Guyana

— reveals desperate message before daughter killed by mother, infant injured as probe ongoing THE father of the seven-year-old Corentyne child who was killed on Sunday has broken his silence, claiming that he was given minutes to return home before the tragic incident unfolded. The community of Fyrish was left in shock after a 26-year-old

See Full Release From The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) Guyana has secured a 3rd-place ranking in the latest assessments under the SEACOP Joint Maritime Control Unit (JMCU) Caribbean Competition, achieving a score of 72 out of 80 (90%). This performance places Guyana among the top-performing maritime law enforcement units in the Caribbean, tied with

Police have confirmed that seven-year-old Isabella Dabadial, whose death occurred at Fyrish, Corentyne, Berbice, was suffocated, nearly 24 hours after media reports of the incident. The updated information comes as investigators continue probing the circumstances surrounding the child’s death, which occurred on Sunday at about 11:30hrs. According to […]

–President Ali tells Guyanese amidst Easter festivities PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali on Sunday extended Easter greetings to Guyanese at home and in the Diaspora, urging citizens to embrace the season as one of hope, renewal, and enduring joy. In his Easter message, the Head of State reflected on the significance of Christ’s resurrection, describing Easter

–President Ali announces, stresses importance of protection from community to national level   PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has announced the establishment of the first district-level Border Patrol Unit in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), describing it as a major step in strengthening community-based security and protecting Guyana’s borders from […]

–Amerindian Affairs Minister highlights   MINISTER of Amerindian Affairs, Sarah Browne, has noted that the Rupununi is firmly establishing itself as one of Guyana’s leading regions for growth, culture and opportunity, shedding its title as the “sleeping giant.”   Minister Browne made these remarks during her address at the Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo […]

–emphasises activity’s reflection of rich culture, spirit, and pride of the Region Seven town   PRIME Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips was present at the Bartica Easter Regatta 2026 on Easter Sunday, where he officially declared the races open at the annual event held in the river town of Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni–Mazaruni).   […]

GUYANA’S Private Sector Commission (PSC) has issued a forceful denunciation of Suriname’s newly enforced fees on vessels traversing the Corentyne River, declaring the charges anti-trade, in violation of the spirit of CARICOM’s regional integration framework, and directly harmful to the livelihoods of thousands of Guyanese citizens who depend on the […]

THERE is a particular kind of quiet confidence that comes not from books or boardrooms, but from years of early mornings, muddy boots, and watching life grow under your care.   At 22, Shakeem McCalmon of Bel Air Village, West Coast Berbice, carries that confidence like a second skin.   While most young men his

–White-Griffith says, as gov’t ramps up investment in ‘orange’ economy GUYANA’S push to develop its ‘orange’ economy is positioning creativity and talent as viable and sustainable career paths for young people navigating their future in the world’s evolving job market.   This was according to Chief Planning Officer at the Ministry of […]

– remembered for shaping Caribbean integration, CSME vision President Dr Irfaan Ali has joined the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in mourning the death of Roderick Rainford, who served as Caricom Secretary-General from 1983 to 1992. In a message posted on his social media platform, President Ali recalled Rainford’s key role in the push for the Caribbean […]

– drivers still being warned, educated even after grace period ends Even though the grace period for compliance with Guyana’s new vehicular tint regulations has ended, traffic police in Region Three (Essequibo Island West Demerara) say they are still taking a “soft approach” by warning and educating motorists rather than immediately moving to rigid […]

As discussions continue around cash grants and direct transfers, Guyanese economist Richard Rambarran warns that while such payouts can help vulnerable groups and stimulate spending, they can also drive inflation if they are poorly designed or become predictable. Rambarran said cash transfers do have economic value, particularly when targeted at low-income […]

Some 28 families in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), who have commenced constructing their homes, received steel and cement vouchers from the Housing Ministry on Sunday. The initiative forms part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to support homeowners who are actively building, ensuring they can continue construction and move closer […]

– 48 cases already addressed as other 11 being investigated Since the launch of its Anti-Bullying Reporting System last November, the Education Ministry has recorded 58 bullying reports, with 48 already addressed, according to Chief Planning Officer Mischka White-Griffith. Speaking on the Starting Point Podcast, White-Griffith explained that the remaining […]