Guyana

— says Venezuela has “no good answer” to Guyana’s case –maintains Essequibo controversy threatens Guyana’s existence as sovereign state Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, on Friday urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to deliver a “clear and complete” judgment affirming the validity of the 1899 […]

-PM Phillips notes, highlights €8.9M investment as being part of efforts to strengthen healthcare system   PRIME Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has hailed the expanding cooperation between Guyana and the European Union in the areas of pharmaceuticals, health, and digital innovation, noting that the partnership is helping to advance […]

-President Ali says, emphasises economic value of biodiversity   PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has noted that countries protecting critical environmental resources must be fairly compensated for the services it provides to the world and called for a global system that places tangible economic value on biodiversity.   The Head of State made the call while

-Education Ministry reiterates importance of secure, conducive learning environment   A STUDENT of the Tuschen Secondary School could be expelled and will be the subject of a police investigation following an incident that left two fellow students injured, the Ministry of Education said on Thursday.   While not divulging details of how the two students

THE City Constabulary on Thursday clamped several vehicles parked on pavements in Georgetown, after motorists ignored a public warning to desist from doing so.   On Wednesday, the Mayor and City Council issued a press release warning citizens of Georgetown that parking on pavements within the capital city is strictly prohibited.   Furthermore, the council

THE following is the text of the full press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation on Thursday:   “THE International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, concluded the second day of oral hearings in the case concerning the Arbitral Award of 3 October 1899 (Guyana v. Venezuela),

LINDEN Fund USA (LFU), in partnership with the Department of Education, Region 10, has once again reinforced its longstanding commitment to educational development with the successful hosting of its 2026 Teachers’ Workshop, held from April 28–30 at the NICIL Watooka Complex in Mackenzie, Linden.   According to a press release, the three-day workshop […]

-three couples to receive fully curated wedding experiences LOVE, culture and the promise of new beginnings filled the air on Thursday evening as Seishonen Guyana officially launched “Land of Many Loves,” a new Caribbean-Guyanese Wedding Destination Expo slated for September 26 and 27.   The event is designed to spotlight the country’s growing […]

A DEADLY hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean poses a low global public health risk and is “not the start of another COVID pandemic”, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.   Three people have died and several others have fallen ill aboard the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius, prompting a major

-‘Agri’ Ministry says strawberry cultivation trials will be conducted   AGRICULTURE Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday visited Kato Village in Region Eight, where he met with farmers from Kato and Paramakatoi, who will be participating in a major commercial farming initiative conceptualised by His Excellency, President Dr. Irfaan Ali.   The […]

…urges investors to seek out opportunities Having already experienced unprecedented successes and unmatched progress, especially in the local oil and gas sector, President of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) Alistair Routledge has said more excitement is yet to come as Guyana continues on its development trajectory. He made these remarks at a US-Guyana […]

Approximately 300 to 340 hives have been distributed to farmers in three villages in Region Nine – Nappi, Parashara, and Haiowa, as part of an initiative aimed at developing communities through honey production. Before 2020, Guyana produced approximately 2128 gallons of honey annually, a level of production that can barely fulfil the needs of a The post […]

A fire of unknown origin on Wednesday morning destroyed a house at Heatburn Village, East Bank Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), leaving investigators trying to determine what sparked the blaze. Two fire tenders from the New Amsterdam Fire Station responded to the scene, but despite efforts by firefighters, the building and its contents were […]

Graphic crime scene photographs were on Thursday shown to jurors as the trial into the murders of cousins, Joel and Isaiah Henry, opened before Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall. The jury heard testimony from the prosecution’s first witnesses raising questions about whether the West Coast Berbice teenagers were killed elsewhere before their bodies were dumped […]

Traffic Education Officer attached to Traffic Headquarters, Inspector Richard Trotz, has reminded minibus operators that overcharging passengers and refusing to transport commuters are offences under the law, urging both operators and the public to ensure compliance with established transport regulations. Speaking during a traffic education segment aired on […]