#guyana#update Archives

February 3, 2026

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Guyana has seen strong growth in jobs and earnings across multiple sectors, with unemployment falling sharply in recent years, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said on Tuesday, countering criticism of the country’s labour market. Citing official statistics, Ali said total employment rose by more than 100,000 between the first quarter of 2020 and the fourth […]

January 29, 2026

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Construction has officially commenced on the third lot of the East Berbice–Corentyne Highway four-lane expansion, with around 500 encroachments along the roadway currently under review, the Minister of Public Works said on Wednesday. Minister Bishop Juan Edghill met with residents along the Canje Turn in Region Six as work began on Lot Three, which stretches […]

January 13, 2026

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Mas Mani Carnival, Guyana’s fastest-growing carnival band, is set to unveil its 2026 costume collections this Sunday at the Tribe Gastronomic Lounge. The launch will showcase designs for both the Mashramani Parade in February and Guyana Carnival in May. Founded just two years ago, Mas Mani has quickly risen from a debut band to an […]

January 11, 2026

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The tourism sector recorded its strongest performance on record in 2025, with visitor arrivals rising 22 per cent year-on-year to 453,489, the highest annual total in the country’s history, according to official data. The results underscore Guyana’s emergence as one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations in the Caribbean, driven by expanded air connectivity, strong diaspora […]

January 3, 2026

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President Dr. Irfaan Ali said that Guyana continues to monitor developments in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by the United States. In a tweet, the President said that stability, respect for the rule of law, and a democratic transition are critical to the future of Venezuela and the broader Americas. “In this regard, […]

November 10, 2025

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Tragedy struck Queenstown Village, Essequibo Coast, on Monday when a one-year-nine-month-old boy, identified as Devon Walker, drowned in a trench near his home around 17:30 hours. Reports indicate that the toddler had wandered off unnoticed before being found motionless in the nearby trench. Despite desperate efforts by residents to save him, he was pronounced dead. […]

November 10, 2025

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Payment for the government’s support to rice farmers for the second crop will be made directly to farmers, rather than through millers, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said Saturday during a meeting with rice farmers in Region Six. “The President announced that for every bag of paddy sold this crop, we will contribute $300. With the […]

October 31, 2025

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Parika gets new fire station to enhance emergency response A new fire station was commissioned in Parika, Region Three, on Friday, marking a major step forward in strengthening emergency response and improving community safety. Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond, who led the ceremony alongside Permanent Secretary Andre Ally and Chief Fire Officer Gregory Wickham, said […]

October 31, 2025

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The buzz was unmistakable at the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) lawns earlier today, where local beekeepers and entrepreneurs gathered for the Ministry of Agriculture’s second annual Honey Fest, celebrated under the theme “Buzz Forward.” For the exhibitors, the event was more than a showcase — it was a chance to tell their stories, share […]

October 13, 2025

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Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, is urging young people to pause and think carefully before sharing intimate photos or videos online, warning that such actions can lead to severe emotional, legal, and lifelong consequences. Speaking on the Starting Point podcast, Dr. Persaud highlighted the growing risks associated with sharing nude […]

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Growth in jobs and earnings, says President

500 encroachments under review as Corentyne Highway expansion progresses

Mas Mani Carnival to launch 2026 costume collections this weekend

Tourist arrivals hit 453,489; Guyana fastest-growing Caribbean tourism market in 2025

President Ali: Stability and democracy key to Venezuela’s path forward

Toddler drowns in Queenstown trench

$300 per bag to be paid directly to rice farmers, says Minister Mustapha

Parika gets new fire station to enhance emergency response

Sweet buzz at second annual Honey Fest

Minister Persaud urges youths to think before sharing intimate photos

US agrees Venezuelan government can pay Maduro’s legal fees, ending weekslong standoff

Stop-and-search operation leads to 45lbs cannabis seizure, two arrested at Weldaad

Fleeing motorcycle bandits fall in drain, leave haversack with cash behind

US agrees Venezuelan government can pay Maduro’s legal fees, ending weekslong standoff

Stop-and-search operation leads to 45lbs cannabis seizure, two arrested at Weldaad

Fleeing motorcycle bandits fall in drain, leave haversack with cash behind