Guyana

Guyana is expected to receive a US$500 million credit facility from India to support key development projects across areas such as infrastructure, healthcare innovation, and defence. This announcement was made by the Indian Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, during the recent signing of three major bilateral agreements […]

The Government of Guyana will deploy the MB Sandaka to maintain ferry operations between Guyana and Suriname from Saturdaywhen the MV Canawaima is scheduled to enter dry dock, in a move aimed at preventing another disruption to the cross-border transportation service. In a notice issued on Thursday, the Public Works Ministry confired that the replacement […]

Five Brazilian nationals pleaded guilty to illegally entering Guyana during a virtual appearance before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. Charged are 29-year-old Elvis Maques De Souza, along with Derick Pereira De Souza; Delroy Batista, 29; Hentony Gabriel Silva, 26; and Hosana Gomes DaSilva, 45, from Boa Vista, […]

An outgoing Guyanese passenger was intercepted at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, on Thursday with a quantity of raw gold, and was fined $100,000. The yellow metal substance was reportedly discovered during routine screening. According to the Police, the raw gold was found concealed in the hand luggage of a 44-year-old Guyanese male, who […]

Some 14 Cuban women suspected of having been trafficked to Guyana were found at a location in Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), during an investigation. Police stated that on Wednesday, acting on information that a Cuban female national was allegedly being held against her will, ranks proceeded to a location in Bartica, where Cuban female nationals […]

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) is training 33 frontline ranks to respond to hazardous materials emergencies as part of efforts to establish its first dedicated team to handle incidents involving dangerous substances. The four-day Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) programme began on Tuesday and will conclude today, with a […]

…new admissions will strengthen local legal representation – Justice Persaud Three attorneys were admitted to the Guyana Bar on Friday during proceedings at the Berbice High Court in New Amsterdam, with High Court Judge Gino Persaud welcoming their addition as the legal fraternity expands and legal representation in the county becomes more available. […]

…urges unity, respect as Diwali celebrations highlight Guyana’s diversity Prime Minister (PM) Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has highlighted the importance of cultural and religious celebrations in strengthening national unity while commending the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha for its continued efforts to preserve the country’s religious and cultural […]

As Commonwealth nations gathered in Antigua and Barbuda for the 28th Heads of Government Meeting, Guyana has underscored that access to quality eye care should be a fundamental development priority as it is linked to education, productivity, equality, and economic growth. “Guyana is honoured to co-host this Summit because we believe that the ability to […]

…says increased training budget not evidence of waste The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has defended its reported expenditure of approximately $13.8 million on staff training and development, arguing that the investment is necessary to strengthen its capacity to regulate Guyana’s expanding economy, particularly the oil and gas sector. In a […]