Guyana

—President Ali says AI-powered enforcement systems are helping authorities identify repeat offenders, suspicious licences   APPROXIMATELY 1,600 drivers across Guyana will soon receive letters from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) over licence or traffic irregularities as the government intensifies a technology-driven crackdown on road offences. President […]

—President Ali says alarming levels of violence, gang activity and Online abuse in schools are driving urgent national interventions   PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced a national public consultation on cyberbullying and social media, amid what he describes as “alarming” levels of misbehaviour, gang activity and other delinquent behaviours in […]

—says Guyana remained firm and united as the country awaits the World Court’s ruling in the border controversy case ATTORNEY GENERAL and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has credited President Dr Irfaan Ali’s leadership as instrumental in steering Guyana through one of the most critical periods in its border controversy with Venezuela. He

—Doctors urge early screening and healthier lifestyles as hundreds undergo dialysis treatment nationwide KIDNEY disease continues to place a heavy burden on healthcare systems globally, and health officials in Guyana are warning that the illness is becoming increasingly prevalent locally, particularly among persons living with diabetes, hypertension and […]

GOVERNMENT’S ongoing construction of several regional pharmaceutical bonds is expected to significantly strengthen medicine storage and increase distribution and access across Guyana This was revealed by Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, during a recent interview on Starting Point. “What we are doing is mimicking what we have at the MMU at Diamond, […]

GUYANA’S approach to climate-resilient urban development and sustainable housing was highlighted on the international stage during the Thirteenth World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Azerbaijan, where Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, represented the country as a featured speaker. Croal participated in a high-level panel discussion focused on “Inclusive […]

I AM not an admirer of Donald Trump, but I believe three things happened to Mr. Trump on two occasions. Those two occasions were during his first presidential campaign and secondly during his first term. The three things were – the role of powerful state security agencies to undermine his first term presidency, which Mr.

AS Guyana celebrates Independence Month, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is also observing International Month of Families and Foster Care Month, while highlighting the importance of safe, supportive and nurturing family environments for children. The ministry is using the observance to remind citizens that love, stability and support are […]

—Minister Indar says second CJIA terminal, new regional airports and upgraded hinterland airstrips are part of plans to transform Guyana’s aviation sector FOR several years now, a huge buzz has been generated concerning the expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), at Timehri on the East Bank of Demerara, as well as the general

CHIEF Magistrate Faith McGusty on Friday continued examining hundreds of Statements of Poll (SoPs) from the contentious March 2020 General and Regional Elections, with the court moving through the documents in batches of 100 as part of ongoing proceedings in the election fraud trial. The exercise formed part of the prosecution’s presentation of […]

Newly-appointed Regional Executive Officers (REOs) have officially assumed office in Regions One through Eight and Region Ten, marking a new phase in regional administration and public service delivery across Guyana. The officers who have taken up their posts are Dr Steven Cheefoon, Region One; Deolall Rooplall, Region Two; Surendra Khayyam, Region Three; […]

Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Susan Rodrigues posited that Guyana must remain grounded in its identity even as the country continues to experience rapid economic growth and international attention, ahead of Guyana’s 60th Independence celebrations and the return of the Guyana Festival under the theme Sound, Soul and Taste. In the midst of the […]

Guyana’s Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha told an international forum in Paris on Monday that his Government is committed to the cause of treating animal health as a strategic investment for stability, prosperity and sustainability. He made the remarks whilst delivering a virtual presentation at the 93rd General Session of the World Organisation […]

A 25-year-old taxi driver of Five Miles Housing Scheme, Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) has been granted bail in the sum of $200,000 after being charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. Reon Speede, called “Pooh,” was charged in connection with a police operation that led to the discovery of suspected cocaine at The […]

Residents of Bethany on the Supenaam River, Region Two, are celebrating a major milestone in education with the construction of the village’s first nursery school valued at $26.5 million. The new facility is funded by the Government and expected to significantly improve early childhood education in the riverine community by providing a dedicated learning […]