Guyana

-IDB report says, notes GDP grew 19.3 per cent in 2025 as non-oil sector growth accelerated to 15 per cent   GUYANA’S economy continued to record strong expansion in 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) growing by 19.3 per cent and significantly surpassing earlier growth expectations, according to the latest Caribbean Economics Quarterly published by

–ahead of Monday’s reopening WITH schools across Guyana set to reopen for the new academic year on Monday, August 31, the Ministry of Education has ramped up a nationwide inspection drive to ensure that every institution, in all 10 administrative regions, is fully prepared to receive students, teachers and parents when the Christmas term begins.

–reveals more than 2,000 squatting areas have been regularised, but occupants of reserves, other restricted areas will have to move THE government has identified more than 1,000 squatters who will have to be relocated, while more than 2,000 regularisation exercises have been conducted over the past five years to provide legal ownership to persons occupying

DRILLING has recently commenced on the installation of a new 69 kV submarine cable across the Demerara River. This is a first-of-its-kind transmission crossing that will connect the Kingston Substation to the Vreed-en-Hoop Substation and significantly strengthen power supply to West Demerara, according to information from the Guyana Power and Light Inc. […]

-improved revenues, lower capital spending help narrow fiscal deficit in 2025   GUYANA’S fiscal position improved in 2025, with stronger revenues helping to narrow the country’s primary fiscal deficit, while overall debt levels remained highly sustainable, according to the latest Caribbean Economics Quarterly published by the Inter-American Development […]

TWO Indonesian nationals were killed and four other foreign nationals injured early Friday morning in a three-vehicle collision on the Timehri Public Road, East Bank Demerara. Police said the accident occurred at about 03:51 hrs on Friday, August 28, and involved motor lorry GAJ 3074 and minibuses BAH 6588 and BAF 1135. The two men

…4 others injured Two Indonesian nationals were killed while four others were injured following a three-vehicle smash-up along the Timehri Public Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD) in the wee hours of Friday. Edy Ansyori Sukri and Ikomang Tedy Arsa Bantara Putra died at the scene, while those who sustained injuries were rushed to the Diamond The post 2 […]

POLICE officers in Regional Division Three are being trained in child-friendly procedures as the Ministry of Home Affairs moves to strengthen the handling of children who come into contact with the law. The three-day programme, titled “Training with the Police in Child-Friendly Procedures,” began on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, and concluded yesterday, […]

GUYANA will need a major improvement in its logistics systems if it is to successfully expand its gold and jewellery trade internationally, Technical Consultant at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Dominic Gaskin, has said. Gaskin said the anticipated growth of the industry would result in significantly greater movement of high-value gold and jewellery […]

DIRECTOR of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot, has urged prison officers to rededicate themselves to performing their duties professionally, reflecting their roles as correctional officers. He delivered the message on Thursday, August 27, 2026, during his third quarterly muster and general inspection of ranks stationed at the Mazaruni Prison. “Our role is to help […]

The Court of Appeal has quashed the murder conviction of 55-year-old Foster Gravesande, formerly of Mahaica, East Coast Demerara (ECD), after finding that the jury was not properly directed on the defence of provocation. Gravesande, who was convicted of murdering his 49-year-old neighbour, Courtney Porter, will now serve a sentence for manslaughter by […]

…as Police seek legal advice The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is preparing to seek legal advice on the way forward with the case involving Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Natasha Singh, who, along with her husband, is being investigated for possession of firearm and ammunition. “A case file is being prepared for legal advice,” the The post […]

A 23-year-old man along with a 22-year-old, both labourers from Tucville, Georgetown, and a 22-year-old security guard from Cane View Squatting Area, Georgetown, were arrested on Friday after attempting to break into the home of a Director of Projects attached to the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) at his Tuschen New Housing Scheme, East The […]

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has stepped up its efforts to support children, families, and young people ahead of the new school term, with Police divisions and community partners distributing backpacks and school supplies while 47 students recently completed the force’s work-study programme. On Friday, Regional Police Division No. 2 distributed backpacks […]