Guyana

—President Ali leads emergency assessments as Cabinet Ministers fan out across affected regions; authorities deploy additional pumps, warn against actions hinderiHE ng drainage efforts THE Government has intensified its nationwide flood response following days of heavy rainfall that have affected several communities across Guyana, with President Dr. […]

—President Ali assures fisherfolk development will proceed without displacement PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has assured fisherfolk at Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara, that the government’s waterfront and fisheries development project remains on track, and will not result in the displacement of vendors and boat owners operating in the area. The President […]

– says infrastructural projects will unlock thousands of acres for cultivation By Bebi Shafeah Oosman MINISTER of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha continues to champion the extensive development agenda earmarked for Region Six, highlighting the significant investments being made to transform the region’s agricultural landscape. According to the minister, […]

—More than $85B invested as national hospital emerges among Caribbean’s best JUST five years ago, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) was operating without a functional X-ray machine. Today, following more than $85 billion in investments, Guyana’s premier public hospital is constructing a state-of-the-art medical imaging centre, […]

TRADE between Guyana and Brazil has expanded significantly, with both governments positioning the growing partnership as a key driver for South American integration and long-term economic development. Brazil’s Ambassador to Guyana, Maria Cristina de Castro Martins, recently revealed that trade between the two countries has increased from approximately […]

-welcome the opportunity to engage directly with Vice-President Jagdeo, key government ministers, and other officials CITIZENS who attended Friday’s Public Day outreach in Region Six have praised the Government of Guyana’s continued efforts to bring services directly to communities, describing the exercise as an effective way to raise concerns, access […]

POLICE are investigating the death of Sergeant Bhachan Singh, who died on Friday night, six days after he reportedly ingested a poisonous substance at his East Coast Demerara home. Singh, of Airstrip Road, Non Pareil, was reportedly rushed to the Enmore Regional Hospital on May 23 after the incident occurred around 14:00 hrs. According to

  THE Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has condemned what it describes as a reckless act after rocks were deliberately placed across the runway of the Lethem Aerodrome, endangering aircraft operations and the lives of passengers and crew. In a statement issued on Saturday, the aviation regulator said it is working closely with the Guyana

THERE are moments in a nation’s life when leadership is measured not by speeches, slogans, or social-media performances, but by its response to adversity. Last Saturday’s extraordinary rainfall, which inundated communities across Guyana before dawn, presented precisely such a moment. By sunrise, the government’s machinery had already been activated. […]

A FEW years ago, many young Guyanese may not have readily seen themselves becoming petroleum engineers, robotics specialists, data analysts, offshore technicians, or industrial innovators. That is beginning to change. As Guyana’s economy continues to expand, particularly with the rapid development of the oil and gas sector, there is growing national […]

A 25-year-old labourer from Charity Back Street, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to a simple larceny charge. Vellon Tobin, also known as “Bullseye”, appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Charity Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Tobin was charged with simple […]

Police in Regional Division Eight are investigating the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis found during an operation conducted at School Street, Mahdia, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), on Saturday. According to Police, the discovery was made between 05:10h and 05:50h while ranks were carrying out searches in the area. During the exercise, […]

A 24-year-old vendor from Henrietta, Essequibo Coast, Region Two, has been charged with possession of narcotics following his appearance before the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court. Jarod Granville, of Henrietta, was charged with possession of 23.5 grams of cannabis. The offence was allegedly committed at Public Justice and was laid under Section 4(1)(a)(i) […]

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is investigating the death of a Police Sergeant of Airstrip Road, Non Pariel, East Coast Demerara (ECD), who reportedly died by suicide. Dead is Bachan Singh. Based on Police reports, Singh attempted suicide on Saturday, May 23, at about 14:00h at his home. He was subsequently taken to the Enmore The post Police sergeant dies […]

…says new route between Georgetown, Paramaribo & Cayenne coming soon The French Ambassador to Guyana, Olivier Plançon, says his office in Georgetown is working to enhance the visa application and issuance process in the country. He made these remarks on Friday at the Private Sector Commission’s (PSC) Annual General Meeting, where he acknowledged […]