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Guyana’s candidate for United Nations Secretary General, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, says she would seek to serve as a “neutral broker” if elected to lead the world body, using the office to help bridge divisions among powerful member states and push for action on global crises. Rodrigues-Birkett, Guyana’s Ambassador to the United Nations, made the comments […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali says his government is considering a broad intervention to address public transportation costs, following repeated complaints from residents about fares, inconsistent pricing and the need for a more structured system. Speaking at a recent press conference, the Head of State said public transportation costs came up during several public consultations, particularly […]
–Says lasting benefits will depend on businesses expanding, training workers and building capacity Guyanese businesses benefiting from the country’s expanding petroleum sector should be looking beyond immediate contracts and using their earnings to strengthen and expand their operations, Senior Petroleum Coordinator at the Ministry of Natural Resources Dr. Bobby Gossai Jr. has said. Gossai said…
–Senior Petroleum Coordinator points to cheaper, stable and reliable energy as a foundation for new industries and locally manufactured products Guyana is looking to use its natural gas resources to drive a new phase of industrial development. Senior Petroleum Coordinator at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Dr. Bobby Gossai Jr., said cheaper, stable and reliable […]
A Venezuelan national who was remanded in July after more than 55 kilogrammes of cocaine were allegedly found in a vehicle on the East Bank of Demerara has been granted bail in the sum of $8 million. Gerardo Martinez was granted bail when the matter came up again in the Diamond Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. […]
The Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, on Wednesday attended a certificate luncheon honouring the first cohort of graduates of the Digital Health Training Institute (DHTI), following their successful completion of the programme. The DHTI is a Mount Sinai initiative implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Health, with support from the Greater Guyana Initiative. […]
Goed Bananen Land, East Canje resident Harold Bissoo, who recently celebrated his 106th birthday, has died. Bissoo passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, four months after marking the milestone surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on April 8, 1920, to Bharosi and Chowrasia, Bissoo spent most of his life in Goed Bananen Land. He […]
Avalon Gold Exploration Inc. says a new economic study has outlined a possible path to redeveloping the historic Omai gold mine into a large-scale, long-life mining operation that could create major employment, procurement and investment opportunities in Guyana. The company announced on Wednesday that it had completed a Preliminary Economic Assessment, or PEA, for the […]
Hindu religious leader Pandit Roopnarain Persaud has welcomed new legislation aimed at tightening oversight of Guyana’s gambling industry, warning that gambling can destroy lives, weaken families and harm the wider society. Pandit Persaud said gambling goes against the teachings of Hinduism, also known as Sanatan Dharma, which promotes duty, righteousness, self-control and responsible living. He…
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has rejected claims that Guyana is at risk of falling into an “oil curse,” arguing that the International Monetary Fund’s assessment of the country provides a more credible and fact-based picture of the economy. The Head of State was responding during a recent press conference to questions about a Bloomberg Opinion […]
The historic Bourda Cemetery in Georgetown is being cleaned and restored as part of a wider government effort to improve cemeteries, burial grounds and public spaces across Guyana, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand has said. Speaking from the site, Manickchand said the restoration is already underway at the cemetery, which she […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, says this year’s top CSEC results show that students from rural and outlying communities are increasingly competing with, and outperforming, students from Guyana’s traditional top urban schools. Speaking on his weekly programme, Issues in the News, Nandlall pointed to the performance of the top CSEC […]
Guyana’s pass rate for Mathematics at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations has increased to 34.5 per cent this year, up from 32 per cent in 2025. Chief Education Officer Saddam Hussain disclosed the preliminary results on Tuesday, as he highlighted several interventions being used by the Ministry of Education to improve students’ performance […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has urged Caribbean media professionals to make greater use of global digital platforms to take regional content to international audiences, rather than viewing them as a threat to Caribbean identity. The President made the call on Tuesday evening while delivering the keynote address at the opening of the Caribbean Broadcasting […]
Twenty-two-year-old labourer Shaka “Concrete Man” Phillips on Monday pleaded guilty to murdering his former partner, 26-year-old teacher and mother of three Jenel Pollydore, who was shot dead during a wedding reception in Linden last year. Phillips, of Amelia’s Ward, Linden, entered the guilty plea before Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif at the Demerara High Court and is […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali says the government may have to examine the creation of permanent farmers’ markets across Guyana as part of a wider effort to tackle cost-of-living pressures and reduce the gap between farm-gate and retail prices. Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, Ali said cost-of-living challenges must be addressed from several angles, […]
