Guyana

— to improve access to almost 500 mining properties, forestry concessions THE Government is advancing construction of a permanent 109-metre modular steel bridge across the Puruni River in Region Seven, replacing the existing pontoon crossing as part of a wider push to improve critical infrastructure supporting Guyana’s mining and forestry sectors. The […]

–gov’t cites human rights safeguards GUYANA has concluded a migration co-operation framework with the United States under which the country will accept a limited number of vetted, skilled individuals with no criminal record through the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Assisted Voluntary Return Programme, the Government of Guyana […]

— Human Services Ministry to expand services in riverain communities; child protection, social service officers for Kwakwani MORE than $246 million has been invested in the riverain communities of Kimbia and Wiruni since 2020, as the Government continues efforts to expand infrastructure, economic opportunities and access to essential services across the […]

— billions in infrastructural, agricultural and business investments driving Region Six transformation By Bebi Shafeah Oosman BERBICE is being positioned to become a major agriculture, trade, logistics and investment hub as the government continues to roll out billions of dollars in infrastructure, agricultural development and business-support initiatives […]

— August arrivals climb 5.6%; year-to-date figures up 11% GUYANA is projected to welcome more than 500,000 visitors by the end of 2026, as the country continues to record growth in visitor arrivals, according to the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce. The Ministry announced on Friday that Guyana welcomed 48,582 visitors in August 2026,

— residents to have easier access to pension, public assistance, disability services THE community of Kwakwani in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice) will soon have its own Child Protection and Probation Officers, bringing critical social services closer to residents who currently depend on officers travelling from Linden. Minister of Human Services […]

SCENES from the final night at Whirlwind Village at the National Exhibition Centre, Sophia, as the Amerindian Arts, Craft and Cuisine Exhibition comes to a close. This year’s exhibition is being held under the theme, “Observing Our Cultural Heritage During Our Diamond Jubilee: Honouring Our Traditions, Culture and Contributions,” celebrating the rich […]

YOUNG parliamentarians gathered virtually on Thursday, September 3, 2026, for the 19th Regional Youth Parliament which formed part of the 48th Conference of the Caribbean, the Americas and the Atlantic Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. Under the umbrella Conference theme of “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” this […]

— says failure to address key issues raises questions about decision-making ATTORNEY General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has questioned whether the opposition would be capable of making the decisions required to govern Guyana, pointing to the outcome of the recent meeting between A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and We Invest

DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack’s bid to have Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif removed from the Haresh Singh murder proceedings involving three of the four accused men has been rejected. The judge ruled that her earlier decision to sever the trials did not amount to prejudging the accused. The three accused are Joel Gittens, called

Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has echoed a call to embrace the future of medicine amid the conclusion of a 21-day training programme on digital healthcare co-organised by the Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO), MOFCOM and Sinopharm. According to Dr Anthony, the Ministry of Health is working to ensure that medical personnel are adequately […]

…67 identified as Mayor presses officers for action The City Hall is stepping up efforts to rid Georgetown of derelict vehicles, with approximately 67 already identified and Mayor Alfred Mentore pressing municipal officers to ensure those still occupying public spaces are removed. Some vehicle owners have already responded to the municipality’s efforts […]

– over 48,000 passengers processed Visitor arrivals to Guyana continue to climb, with local tourism authorities reporting that the country welcomed some 48,582 persons during August 2026. This figure represents a 5.6 per cent increase compared to August 2025 and continues the country’s strong tourism growth trajectory, according to the Ministry of […]

…application followed ruling to try one of four accused separately Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack has failed in an attempt to have Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif removed from the Haresh Singh murder case after she refused an application for her to recuse herself from the proceedings on Friday. The application followed an earlier […]

–  Private Sector invited to participate Guyana is set to host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2026 from October 5 to 9, and members of the Private Sector and wider business community are invited to participate. This marks the first time that Guyana will host SOTIC, which will be The post […]