Guyana

AGRICULTURE Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Saturday conducted a site visit to the new Bean Conditioning and Storage Facility at Kimbia, Region 10, where works are progressing on a major agricultural, infrastructural project aimed at strengthening Guyana’s capacity to store, condition and process beans. The facility is being developed with six silos, each […]

— installation underway, power expected by mid-next week EFFORTS to strengthen Linden’s electricity supply have advanced with the arrival of an additional 1.5-megawatt (MW) portable generating set at Bosai’s power house in Linden. Installation of the unit is currently underway, with technical teams working on the necessary transformer and fuel-line […]

—says Wales could become blueprint for new industries; second gas pipeline to Berbice could unlock further development GUYANA’S gas-to-energy project at Wales, West Bank Demerara (WBD) is being positioned as a foundation for industrialisation, with the government looking to use natural gas to provide cheaper, stable and reliable electricity, while […]

THE Guyana–Suriname ferry service has been temporarily suspended after Suriname’s Maritime Authority directed that repairs to the MV Canawaima be undertaken immediately, despite written assessments indicating that the vessel could continue operating until its scheduled drydocking. According to a press release from the Ministry of Public Works, two […]

— Mustapha says farmers will gain greater access to financing, freedom to seek better prices MINISTER of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, has described the establishment of the Guyana Development Bank as a “game changer” for the country’s agriculture sector, noting that its impact will extend far beyond Region Six and provide farmers, young […]

OIL Spill Response Limited (OSRL) has opened a new Subsea Response facility at the Emergency Response Base at the Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase Inc (VEHSI) facility in Guyana. The facility now houses the capping stack and other subsea well-intervention equipment. Its location is expected to improve access to specialist resources for offshore spill response in […]

— 18 slated for 2026; over 10,000 international attendees recorded from 12 events so far GUYANA is strengthening its position as an international conference destination, with 18 international conferences slated for 2026 and more than 10,000 overseas attendees already recorded from 12 events held so far this year. Minister of Tourism, Industry and […]

VENDORS who had previously operated along the ‘E’ Field Sophia Road now have a designated market tarmac. The tarmac allows them to continue their livelihoods while facilitating the smooth progress of ongoing road-expansion works. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill handed over the newly completed tarmac and presided over the drawing of lots to

SOPHIA and surrounding communities are benefitting from major road upgrades as the government continues to improve connectivity and create opportunities for residents. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, made that disclosure on Saturday at the handing-over ceremony for the new ‘E’ Field Sophia Market tarmac. The tarmac was constructed to […]

GUYANA is on track to reap its first large-scale onion harvest by the end of this year, with 300 acres now under cultivation following a successful pilot project in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo). Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of an event on Friday, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, said the crop is expected

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has said that it has already prepared a workplan for the hosting of Local Government Elections (LGE) this year and is awaiting the necessary instructions before rolling out the programme. LGEs are constitutionally due every two year in Guyana and was last held in June 2023. However, since General and The post […]

The Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce (CCCC) has launched the 20th Berbice Expo and Trade Fair, with this year’s event placing artificial intelligence (AI), innovation and the development of people at the centre of discussions on the future of business in the region. The Expo, scheduled for October 2 to 5 at the Rose Hall The post 20th Berbice Expo […]

The Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN), parent company of the Guyana Lottery Company (GLC), has donated G$5 million to the Hope, Empathy, Aid, Resilience and Trust (HEART) Initiative, which was established by President Dr Irfaan Ali to support survivors and bereaved families affected by the MV Barima tragedy. This donation was announced by President of The […]

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) on Friday concluded the Berbice leg of its 2026 Harmony Tour, bringing 49 participants, including 46 children accompanied by parents and guardians, to religious, cultural and historical sites across New Amsterdam and surrounding communities in Region Six. Participants explore Guyana’s religious diversity and […]

…says ready for consultations on proposed laws The Guyana Lottery Company (GLC) says it is ready to have consultations on the proposed Gaming Authority Bill that was tabled in the National Assembly last month, as the agency supports the Government’s efforts to better regulate the sector. General Manager (GM) and Director of GLC, Kalima Ali, The post […]