Guyana

-Minister Persaud says barriers to success being removed; ‘We Lift’ provides opportunities for growth and leadership THE government is implementing a series of strategic initiatives to expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs while empowering them to build sustainable businesses locally or even abroad. Speaking at the opening of the ‘We Lift 6’ […]

— key component to support pipeline network linking offshore gas to onshore plant THE first pipe rack for the Gas-to-Energy (GtE) Project has arrived in Guyana, marking another key milestone in the ongoing development of the landmark energy initiative at Wales, West Bank Demerara. President Dr Irfaan Ali made the announcement in a post on

–President Ali, PPP/C pay tribute to his enduring legacy on 29th death anniversary THE People’s Progressive Party /Civic (PPP/C) on Friday paid tribute to its founder, Dr Cheddi Jagan, as Guyana marked 29 years since his passing, highlighting his lasting contributions to democracy and national development. In a commemorative message, the party noted […]

–CIOG, MYO condemn WIN Leader’s discriminatory remarks THE Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) and the Muslim Youth Organisation of Guyana (MYO) have condemned recent public comments by the Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed, regarding the presence of members of the LGBTQ+ community in Masjids. “We wish to respectfully reiterate the […]

–Minister Walrond says at Fourth National Assembly of Girls THE empowerment of women is a national development priority, Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, emphasised on Friday, as she encouraged young women to actively participate in shaping Guyana’s future. Speaking to the participants of the Fourth National Assembly of Girls, Minister Walrond […]

GUYANA has welcomed the appointment of Sweden’s Non-Resident Ambassador, Her Excellency Maria Velasco, a move that will further strengthen relations between the two countries. The ambassador was honoured at a reception hosted at Banks DIH Ltd, Friday evening, where government representatives and diplomats gathered to mark the growing partnership. Speaking […]

THE Small Business Bureau (SBB), a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, has partnered with local media technology company Pixels Guyana Inc to expand affordable advertising opportunities and increase market visibility for registered small businesses. According to a press release, the partnership was formalised through […]

-says forests are economic assets that provide global climate services WHILE speaking during a ministerial roundtable on Policy Pathways to Sustainable Agriculture and Forest Management for Climate-Resilient Development during the 39th Session of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Regional Conference for Latin America and the […]

AS women entrepreneurs continue to play an increasingly important role in Guyana’s economic development, One Communications is strengthening its partnership with women-led businesses by expanding access to the digital tools and connectivity needed to grow and compete in today’s marketplace. In a press release, the telecommunications giant said as more […]

-panel to face questions from live audience ON March 10, BBC World Questions will come to Guyana to debate the nation’s political and economic future in the country’s capital, Georgetown. This is according to the BBC World Service programme, which organises the monthly international debate series. According to a press release, vast offshore oil and

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Thursday advised members of the public, particularly the business community, to remain cautious following reports of an emerging online extortion scheme targeting individuals and companies. According to the Police, several persons have reported receiving emails from individuals or entities claiming to be conducting […]

Police in Regional Division 10 and Regional Division 4 A have made separate firearm discoveries in Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), and East Bank Demerara, Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica), over the past two days. In Linden, ranks conducting an operation at a social event in Amelia’s Ward on Wednesday, at around 12:10h, noticed a male acting The […]

Regional Divisional Police Two carried out a tint sensitisation exercise on Thursday, targeting vehicle owners across the division to ensure compliance with upcoming tint regulations. Between 15:00h and 17:00h, Inspector V Mahadeo and ranks conducted checks using window and windscreen tint meters to measure the percentage of Visible Light Transmission (VLT) […]

…Maxi Williams cops Designer of the Year title Through judging points along Vlissengen Road and the Soca Ground, Carlvin Burnett’s hit track “Lunatic” dominated the Mashramani 2026 celebrations, earning him the coveted Road March title as large masquerade bands paraded through the streets of Georgetown. Meanwhile, the costume and float parade saw […]

Three floats used during the Mashramani celebrations in New Amsterdam on Sunday have been left abandoned along public roadways in the town. The floats, which were part of bands brought to the town for the Mashramani activities, were seen dumped along Main Street and Strand on Wednesday. One of the structures was left along Main The post Mashramani floats […]