Guyana

  THE Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) recently launched its new Climate-Smart Agriculture course, in collaboration with the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI). According to the ministry, this initiative was part of a series of training programmes being rolled […]

THE Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has advised customers and the public that a notice currently circulating on social media regarding a “nationwide blackout due to low fuel supplies” is completely false and was not issued by the company. GPL, in a notice on Monday, categorically rejected this misinformation, noting: “There is no scheduled

–as highly contagious, deadly ‘Canine Distemper’ cases rise A LOCAL veterinarian has urged dog owners along Guyana’s coastal communities to vaccinate their animals as soon as possible, following a worrying increase in cases of Canine Distemper, a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease. Dr. Steve Surujbally, in a letter on Monday, said that […]

RESIDENTS and commuters of Region Ten can soon expect a seamless flow of traffic as the new US$35 million Mackenzie–Wismar Bridge is expected to be fully operational by June. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill made the announcement during the opening of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge Office Building on Sunday. “The Mackenzie/Wismar

THE Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce hosted its Annual Meeting and Outlook for 2026–2027 at the Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain, on Friday, bringing together business leaders at a critical moment for regional competitiveness, investment and economic expansion. According to a press release from the chamber, President of Guyana, Dr Irfaan […]

A 26-year-old mother of Fyrish, Region Six, was, on Monday, remanded to prison after being charged with the capital offence of murder in connection with the death of her seven-year-old daughter. Sarah Elizabeth Shivpersaud appeared at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court, where the charge was formally read. She was not required to enter a plea.

IN 2020, the University of Guyana (UG) appointed Professor Dr. Paloma Mohamed-Martin as the institution’s eleventh Vice-Chancellor (VC) and the first woman to hold the post in its more than 50-year history. It was announced in March that she was stepping down from the position at the end of her contractual period in the coming

  IN the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department, where some of the smallest structures of the human body can determine the biggest outcomes in a patient’s quality of life, medical registrar Dr. Donyale Cappell is part of a team delivering highly specialised and often life-changing care. With more than nine years of experience in

  PROJECT FLOW will soon be introduced in several schools across Guyana through a partnership involving Recover Guyana, The Greater Guyana Initiative and the Ministry of Education. For several weeks, Recover Guyana, a non-profit organisation focused on creating opportunities that uplift lives while fostering environmental stewardship and long-term […]

IT has been 54 years since Asha Bhosle and music director, Rahul Dev Burman, gave the world two great songs, one of which would never have been recorded if it wasn’t for the modern mind of Asha Bhosle. One composition was the featured song from a film about the hippie generation that swept the world

As Guyana continues to push its green energy transition, Chinese Ambassador Yang Yang has underscored the importance of the mining industry to move away from traditional practices towards a more environmentally-friendly method. She made these remarks during the recent commissioning of the Aurora Solar Farm at the Aurora Gold Mine site in Region Seven […]

…$10M proceeds to go towards animal shelters Guyana’s first son, Zayd Ali, brought a burst of citrus to the lawns of State House as he launched his fourth annual Lemonade Sale, an event aimed at raising funds to support local animal shelters and promote animal welfare. The lawns of State House came alive with citrus The post “I want to help […]

G Mining Ventures’ $3 billion acquisition catapults it to become a significant immediate gold producer with one of the highest current gold profiles, says the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The company announced an agreement to acquire G2 Goldfields on Tuesday. The deal will see both the Canadian companies combine their two adjacent projects […]

…calls for timely medical reports in abuse cases Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud has called for urgent improvements in the handling of abuse cases, warning that delays in obtaining medical reports, especially in matters of sexual violence, are weakening cases and undermining the pursuit of justice in the courts. The […]

The Supreme Court of Judicature of Guyana has issued a public notice outlining the legal authority of Court Marshals and confirming the execution of a writ of possession in relation to a land dispute on the East Bank of Demerara. According to the notice, Court Marshals function as executive officers of the court and operate The post Court confirms […]