Guyana

THE Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced sweeping reforms to its School-Based Assessment (SBA) framework, replacing the traditional SBA in most non-practical subjects with an examination-based assessment from the 2027 academic year in a move aimed at preserving the integrity of its qualifications amid the rapid rise of generative artificial […]

– 3,000 to 5,000 homes planned for vulnerable Guyanese – More than 270 private developers express interest in housing construction PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday outlined plans for a new social housing programme that will provide between 3,000 and 5,000 homes for vulnerable Guyanese. As part of the wider housing push, he disclosed that

defends President Ali’s pre-office business interests, urges focus on national development   PHILANTHROPIST, businessman and former Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Dr Komal Singh, has defended President Dr Irfaan Ali’s ownership of a poultry farm established before he assumed office, arguing that public servants should not be expected […]

–           urges young Guyanese to seize training, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities   SENIOR Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, has urged young Guyanese to capitalise on the country’s expanding economic opportunities, highlighting that youth unemployment has fallen by more […]

President says demand has surged with growing confidence and returning Guyanese   PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali, on Thursday, announced an ambitious plan to eliminate Guyana’s housing backlog by 2030, when the People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s (PPP/C) second term in office concludes. The strategy sets out a region-by-region approach to clearing pending […]

THE Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has set July 29 to deliver its ruling in the high-profile extradition case involving United States-sanctioned businessmen, Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed.   The regional court had reserved its decision after hearing arguments on April 21, stating that judgement would be delivered “as […]

GY$1.78B investment in youth training since 2020   HUNDREDS of young Guyanese, employers, educators and government officials gathered at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Wednesday for the National Youth Skills Forum and Skills Search Expo, an event organised by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) under the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning to

  THE government’s investments are reshaping St. Cuthbert’s Mission, the only Amerindian village in Region Four, with major improvements to infrastructure, agriculture, education and community development, enhancing the lives of residents. During a visit to the village on Wednesday by the Department of Public Information (DPI), Toshao Alvoro Simon said […]

agency says 90 per cent of cocaine seizures traced to Venezuela as anti-drug education campaign expands nationwide     INVESTIGATORS have traced a death threat made against Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) Head James Singh to a suspected criminal group operating out of Venezuela, as authorities continue efforts to identify those behind the intimidation […]

–           new institution expected to remove admission limits and expand opportunities for Caribbean students. GUYANA’S long-awaited law school is moving closer to becoming a reality, with the design proposals for the institution now before the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for review, according to Attorney […]

Three residents of Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), were on Wednesday granted $100,000 bail each on a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm. Jevion Jones, 24, a miner from Caribese Hill, Bartica; Conroy Cox, 31, a pump attendant from Third Avenue, Bartica; and Romario Smartt, 29, a gold miner from Sixth Avenue, Bartica have been charged. The […]

Karpowership has launched a new internship and trainee programme designed to provide young Guyanese with practical exposure to the power generation industry while supporting the development of a skilled local workforce. The initiative reflects Karpowership’s continued commitment to investing in Guyana by creating opportunities for students and young […]

Days after unearthing foreign marijuana along with firearms and ammunition in a barrel from the US, local authorities have again intercepted two other barrels containing almost four kilograms (kg) of cannabis and more weapons. These discoveries were made by Customs Officers attached to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and agents of the Customs […]

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Thursday issued a wanted bulletin for Wayne Joseph Carlos, also called “Wayne Castello” and “Satan”, for questioning in connection with the murder of Leon Baird, which was committed between January 23, 2026, and January 25, 2026. The 44-year-old man from Parishara Village, Central Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper […]

The Housing Ministry on Wednesday engaged electrical contractors and suppliers to assess progress on ongoing electrical infrastructure works and reinforce the importance of timely completion of projects across housing developments nationwide. The session formed part of the Ministry’s continued efforts to closely monitor infrastructure works within housing […]