Guyana

—Says Guyana ‘more confident than ever’ 1899 Arbitral Award will be upheld as case before World Court demonstrated Venezuela’s claim lacks merit in fact and law   PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali, on Friday, said Guyana anticipates that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will deliver its ruling on the decades-old border controversy with Venezuela by

—Commemorative piece crafted entirely from locally sourced gold under new ‘Eldorado Reimagined’ brand   GUYANA on Friday officially launched its national gold and jewellery brand, “El Dorado Reimagined”, with President Dr. Irfaan Ali declaring that the country is moving decisively beyond the export of raw gold and into value-added manufacturing […]

—President Ali says GDB is operationally prepared, with legislation to pave the way for collateral-free SME loans and expanded financial access nationwide   PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has announced that the Guyana Development Bank (GDB) will soon be operationalised and the first disbursements of loans will commence soon after the necessary legislation is […]

—President Ali announces, says country working closely with international allies on intelligence GUYANA has deployed additional security assets along its border with Venezuela following recent attacks on Guyana Defence Force (GDF) patrols along the Cuyuni River, President Dr. Irfaan Ali disclosed on Friday. Speaking during a press conference at the Office […]

—Labour Ministry says investigations into workers’ complaints remain ongoing THE management of EKAA HRIM Earth Resources has committed to paying all outstanding salaries and wages owed to its Indian workers on or before May 27, 2026, according to the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning. The commitment was made on Friday during an inter-agency […]

—Proceeds from sales to assist with medical care and rehabilitation expenses A PEPPER stew sampling event hosted at The Guyana Shop on Friday drew strong public support as proceeds from sales were directed towards assisting local agro-processor and recipe creator of Jofa Products, John Greaves, who is currently ailing and in need of constant medical

—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 […]

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 […]