Guyana

—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 […]

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 judgment would be delivered “as soon […]

– modern tunnel-ventilated pens commissioned as government deepens technology-driven farming THE Government of Guyana’s state-of-the-art tunnel-ventilated poultry pens project at Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara was commissioned on Wednesday, marking another milestone in the country’s agricultural transformation, with Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) […]

– programme aims to equip young people with labour-market skills amid growing economic opportunities THE Board of Industrial Training (BIT) is set to expand its skills development programmes to benefit an additional 2,000 Guyanese by the end of 2026, as the Government continues its investment in preparing young people for employment, entrepreneurship and […]

– Prime Minister says as five Commissioners of Title, six Magistrates sworn in to strengthen justice delivery PRIME Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Wednesday reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to preserving an independent, adequately resourced and efficient judiciary, describing it as a cornerstone of democracy, as he swore in five new […]

– President Ali receives credentials from new Peruvian Ambassador PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali received the Letters of Credence of Peru’s newly accredited Ambassador to Guyana, His Excellency Enri Tica, on Wednesday, as both countries indicated their intention to strengthen bilateral co-operation in areas including climate action, energy, food security and […]

– two-storey facility to accommodate over 100 vendors as government pushes nation-wide, market-modernisation programme THE sod was turned on Wednesday for the construction of a new $388 million market at Buxton, East Coast Demerara, marking the beginning of a project aimed at revitalising commerce in the village and providing modern facilities for […]

– World Youth Skills Day forum highlights training, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in growing economy THE Government of Guyana is intensifying efforts to equip young people with the skills required to take advantage of emerging employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, as the country continues to experience rapid economic growth and […]

– public urged to report neglected billboards, posters and banners MINISTER of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, has warned that businesses and organisations which fail to remove advertising materials after events are contributing to the defacement of communities and undermining the Government’s nationwide beautification efforts. The minister said the […]

–rejects attack on President Ali by Azruddin ATTORNEY General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, has dismissed allegations of corruption, abuse of office and unexplained wealth levelled against President Dr. Irfaan Ali over his privately owned farm. He argued that United States-sanctioned and criminally indicted Opposition Leader Azruddin […]

Police in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) have discovered 1.10 kilograms (kg) of ganja during separate operations on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. In the first instance, Police were conducting an operation at Mahdia Arcade where ranks found one black plastic bag containing five transparent plastic bags with 207 transparent Ziploc bags of cannabis hiding […]

The body of 14-year-old Devanand Ritesh Balram, also called “Whiteboy”, who went missing on Sunday while swimming in the Corentyne River, was discovered on Wednesday in the vicinity of the Dukestown Foreshore, Corriverton, Berbice. Police stated that after two days of searches in and around the Springlands Foreshore, family members resumed searching at […]

Thirty-two-year-old Kim Pablo, a farmer from Karasabai Village, South Pakaraimas, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for planting a prohibited plant (ganja). Pablo appeared before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where he pleaded guilty to the charge when it was […]

Days after 38-year-old Shawn Edwards of South Vigilance, East Coast Demerara (ECD) was shot and killed, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a wanted bulletin for 30-year-old Tyrese Chester. Edwards was reportedly found lying on the roadway at Vigilance, ECD, with a gunshot injury to his abdomen on Monday. It was reported that Edwards The post Police […]

…citizens urged to report poor-quality operations The Public Works Ministry has awarded almost 1000 contracts to improve drainage in the capital city, with the subject Minister, Juan Edghill, urging citizens to report instances of poor-quality works. In a live broadcast on Wednesday, Minister Edghill said, “A number of persons have been calling me and […]