Guyana

-future reductions being analysed for areas utilising solar, hydro systems   GUYANA is pressing ahead with plans to slash electricity costs by 50 per cent nationwide through a phased programme of solar installations and other renewable energy projects, President Dr Irfaan Ali has said.   Speaking at a recent press conference, Dr Ali said the

GUYANA is targeting transformation into a global gold and jewellery hub by 2030, with a comprehensive strategy aimed at modernising the industry, increasing production and exports, and positioning the country’s gold and jewellery products more prominently on international markets.   Technical Consultant at the Ministry of Natural Resources Dominic Gaskin […]

-President Ali says, urges responsible use while safeguarding human judgement and editorial responsibility   PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has urged Caribbean broadcasters to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool to strengthen journalism, while cautioning against allowing the technology to replace human judgement and editorial responsibility.   The […]

PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has pledged a calibrated response to Guyana’s persistent noise-nuisance problem, promising measures that protect citizens’ quality of life while allowing the entertainment sector to operate sustainably.   Responding to a question during a recent news conference on the national economic and social policy, the president […]

-nearly half of candidates now taking at least one technical subject   NEARLY half of the students sitting the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations are now taking at least one technical and vocational education and training (TVET) subject, signalling a growing shift towards skills-based learning among Guyanese secondary school […]

ction contains fire aboard Liza Unity FPSO   A FIRE that erupted aboard the Liza Unity FPSO was quickly extinguished following the initiation of the appropriate response procedures, ExxonMobil Guyana said in a statement on Sunday.   Based on a statement from the company, there was no extensive damage or injuries.   “Heat detectors aboard

THE Ministry of Health has further strengthened health sciences education in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) with the commissioning of a new Simulation Centre valued at $140,848,000.   The facility was officially commissioned on Saturday August 22, 2026, by Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, marking another significant step in the government’s efforts […]

-honours agents, employees during dinner and awards ceremony     THE Guyana Lottery Company Limited (GLCL) on Friday night celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Banquet Hall, Marriott Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown in fine-style, honouring its agents and employees.   General Manager of GLCL, Kalima Ali told the large gathering that the event is not only

FARMERS across eight Berbice River communities are set to expand their agricultural operations with the support of new machinery handed over by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha.   Eight tractors, eight rotovators and a harvester were, on Saturday, handed over to farmers in DeVeldt, Geatroy, Fort Nassau, Sand Hills, Kimbia, Ebini, Wiruni and […]

– says only 13 residents complete housing applications so far As the regularisation process continues at Block E, Section E, Plantation Non Pariel West, East Coast Demerara, (ECD) only 13 individuals have officially completed the required housing application process. This was according to Housing Minster, Collin Croal who led a team to the area on The […]

…farmers forced to pump water, install sprinklers as groundwater levels fall By Andrew Carmichael Cracked earth, wilting leaves and blossoms falling prematurely are becoming increasingly visible on farms in Berbice as farmers battle hot, dry conditions and the growing challenge of securing enough freshwater to keep their crops producing. Across the farms […]

WHEN you are a daily commentator, people will miss many of your deliveries because it is natural for people to do so. Yesterday (Sunday), I published the second review of a fantastic book on Guyana titled, “A Proxy Africa: Guyana, African Americans, and the Radical Seventies” by Professor Rickford Russell, historian at Cornell University.  

– says detailed assessment would allow UN to identify practical opportunities for renewed diplomatic engagement Guyana’s candidate for United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has said that a closer examination of previous peace efforts could help the organisation identify new pathways to resolving some of the […]

…says injured e-bike rider alive, stable President of the Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association (BCCDA), Samantha Reid, has denied claims circulating on social media which suggested that she under the influence of alcohol at the time of an accident involving an electric cycle at Fairfield Village, Mahaica on Friday. Reid, who is also […]

The Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) plans to pursue legal action against the driver of a motorcar that crashed into a utility pole on Sunday at Annandale, East Coast Demerara (ECD), resulting in significant damage to the company’s electricity network. Based on reports, the driver, Trevon Cockfield, was operating motorcar PAE 3137 when the The post GPL […]