Guyana

…as BK International awarded contract to recover sunken vessel Salvage operations to recover the sunken MV Barima could commence before the end of October, nearly three months after the vessel capsized and sank on July 18, killing about 100 persons. The development was disclosed on Wednesday by forensic naval architect Dr Andrzej Jastrzenowski, a member […]

A Sophia, Georgetown, woman is in Police custody after prison officers found a quantity of cannabis concealed in a box she intended to send to a prisoner at the Mazaruni location. Tachanna Henry, a resident of C Field, Sophia, Georgetown, was arrested around 10:15h on Wednesday during a visit to the Georgetown Prison. According to The post Woman nabbed […]

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Wednesday visited the Farmers’ Market at the Sophia Exhibition Centre, where he interacted with farmers, vendors, and shoppers as activities continued for Agriculture Month 2026. The Farmers’ Market, an initiative of President Dr Irfaan Ali, was established to create a direct link between farmers and consumers […]

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, has urged graduates of JC Chandisingh Secondary School to help them pursue their chosen careers with excellence, while reminding them that their journey does not end with graduation. Singh delivered the feature address at the school’s annual graduation ceremony […]

Workers attached to the Johns/Port Mourant Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) staged a picketing exercise outside the NDC office on Tuesday, demanding the removal of the overseer, as they complained that their September salaries remain unpaid and that late payments have become a recurring problem. The workers, drawn from the Community Infrastructure […]

A Guyanese parliamentary delegation, led by Speaker of the National Assembly and Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Governing Council Member Manzoor Nadir, is participating in the 153rd IPU Assembly and related meetings in Arusha, Tanzania. The Assembly is being held from October 5 to 9, 2026, at the Arusha International Conference Centre under the theme, […]

A delegation from the Guyana-Colombian Chamber of Commerce discussed potential investment opportunities and strategic collaboration in Guyana’s growing construction, recycling, and infrastructure sectors during a courtesy call with Public Works Minister Juan Edghill. During the engagement, chamber representatives outlined their members’ key areas of […]

Guyana is strengthening its capacity to conduct forensic toxicology testing locally as Police and forensic laboratory personnel undergo specialised training aimed at improving the scientific support available to criminal investigations. According to Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond, in a social media post, nine participants, three from the Guyana […]

Construction of a new roundabout in the vicinity of the Timehri Police Station is set to commence shortly, the Public Works Ministry has announced. The Ministry said on Wednesday the works will affect motorists, businesses, residents, and commuters using the Timehri Junction, with traffic management measures put in place to minimise disruptions and maintain […]

…Guyana receives Green Destinations Country Baseline Assessment Award As regional leaders and stakeholders gathered in Georgetown to examine the opportunities and challenges confronting the future of Caribbean tourism, emphasis has been placed on ensuring that the people, communities and businesses that shape the region reap the benefits of the industry. […]