Guyana

PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has been lauded for his steadfast support of religious freedom and youth development by Pastor Exton Clarke, President of the Guyana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.   Introducing the Head of State to campers and church leaders at the opening of the Seventh-day Adventist Caribbean Union Conference Regional Camporee, Pastor […]

—Guyana’s Diamond Jubilee promises wholesome ‘homecoming’ celebrations GUYANA’S upcoming 60th Diamond Jubilee of Independence will be marked by a programme of wholesome, immersive celebrations designed to reconnect Guyanese at home and abroad with their heritage, culture, and each other.   Speaking at the official launch of ‘The Homecoming’- […]

-World Bank official says, commends government for investing ‘in what really matters’ GUYANA has undergone a remarkable economic transformation over the past five years, fuelled by rapidly growing oil revenues and a series of strategic public investments in people, infrastructure, and climate resilience.   World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean […]

-new record set with 34,923 arrivals in a single month   GUYANA’S tourism sector is experiencing record-breaking growth, with visitor arrivals surging to their highest levels in the country’s history as the nation prepares to celebrate its 60th Diamond Jubilee of Independence.   Delivering remarks at the launch of the Homecoming – Guyana’s 60th […]

-public advised to use registered medical practitioners     THE Ministry of Home Affairs announced on Thursday that it is investigating the falsification of medical certificates submitted by applicants for tint waivers.   “The public is reminded that a robust verification system is in place to oversee the issuance of tint waivers in accordance with

THE following is the full text of the press release issued by the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA):   “The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) is deeply concerned by the imposition of fees on Guyanese operators for the use of the Corentyne River and calls for the immediate reversal of these charges.  

A KALEIDOSCOPE of colours filled the skies above the Enmore Community Centre Ground on Wednesday as Regional Division 4 ‘C’ hosted its 2026 Youth and Scout Groups Kite Flying Competition, bringing together dozens of young participants for a day of recreation, creativity, and community bonding. The April 1 event attracted youth groups from across the

A 58-year-old woman is now dead after the speeding car she was travelling in, crashed head-on into a motor bus on the Coldingen Public Road, East Coast Demerara.   Police identified the deceased as Catherine Hinds, 58, of Yarrowkabra, Soesdyke-Linden Highway.   The accident which occurred on Tuesday, at about 05:10hrs and involved motor car

THE Special, Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) on Thursday said it will be appealing the March 31 decision of Magistrate Annette Singh to uphold a no-case submission and dismiss the charges against Chinese Ying Xin Su, of China.   The charges alleged that on July 9, 2024, during a search conducted by members of the Guyana

THE National Water Purification Project – FLOW– is set to provide clean, purified water to 155 secondary schools, technical and vocational institutions, and special needs schools across all 11 education districts, the Ministry of Education announced on Thursday.   In a Facebook post, the ministry said that representatives of Recover Guyana and the […]

The Small Business Bureau (SBB) has officially launched the 2026 Green Technology Fund, offering up to $1.2 million in grant funding per successful applicant to support innovative, environmentally sustainable business solutions. The Green Technology Fund continues to serve as a key platform for empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses to develop […]

The Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association (BCCDA) is raising alarm over what it describes as the unilateral imposition of fees on vessels operating along the Corentyne River, warning that the development is creating uncertainty and placing an increasing burden on residents and businesses in Upper Corentyne communities. In a recent […]

– 613 students graduate from BIT skills training programmes Some 613 people from Regions Three and Four graduated from the Board of Industrial Training (BIT)’s skills training programme at the National Cultural Centre on Tuesday, with Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh encouraging them to reflect on available opportunities and position themselves to […]

Three days after Magistrate Annette Singh dismissed money laundering charges against Chinese national Ying XinSu, the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) is taking steps to appeal the decision. The accused was represented by attorney-at-law Latchmie Rahamat, who made a no-case submission in a matter that was upheld by the presiding Magistrate in the […]

An accident along the Coldingen Public Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD), on Tuesday has left 58-year-old Catherine Hinds from Yarrowkabra, Soesdyke/Linden Highway, dead. Based on reports received, motor car PRR 2713, which was at the time being driven by a 65-year-old male of Yarrowkabra, Soesdyke–Linden Highway, was proceeding along the Coldingen Public […]