News

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has made it clear that a date for this year’s elections will be determined within the constitutional timeframe. According to...

In a targeted effort to improve the nation’s health and well-being, the government has officially launched the $10,000 Universal Healthcare Voucher. This initiative enables Guyanese...

Shopping at Massy Stores paid off in a big way for Corencer Mentore! As the grand prize winner of the 2024/5 Christmas Jackpot Promotion, she...

Empowering women and girls is not just the "right thing" to do; it is the "smart thing", said Attorney-at-Law Chandrawattie Persaud. Persaud delivered the keynote...

The Guyana government has officially reclaimed ownership of the Corentyne oil block, which was operated by the joint venture (JV) of Canadian companies CGX Energy...

The G7 Foreign Ministers have strongly condemned Venezuela’s recent incursion into Guyana's maritime space, describing the aggression as "unacceptable" and a violation of Guyana’s internationally...

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has once again called on sanctioned businessman Nazar “Shell” Mohamed to provide the authorities with any valuable information he has...

Political activist and social commentator Melissa Ann Atwell, known on Facebook as “Melly Mel,” has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A...

Vice President and General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has once again shed light on the fact that the government...

Police are investigating the alleged murder of Rianna Ambrose, a four-year-old girl from Karaudarnau Village, South Rupununi, which occurred around 01:00 hrs today in Karaudarnau...

Women and girls are at the centre of empowerment, said the Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud. Minister Persaud made the remarks...

Two brothers were on Wednesday charged with multiple offences after a viral video showed them assaulting two police officers. According to a Police release, Antwan...

The UK Government has announced today that with immediate effect, all nationals of Trinidad and Tobago will need a visa before travelling to the UK,...

Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken on Wednesday said that the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has seen a 42 per cent decrease in serious crimes, as...

Thousands of land titles will be issued to citizens whose properties are tied up in defunct co-op societies, said Attorney General Anil Nandlall. The Ministry...

The legitimacy of the recent police promotions continues to be debated in some quarters, and Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall is advising that those who...

Guyana is considering a plan to export crude oil to the United States for refining and to bring back fuel for domestic supply and possibly...

The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has expressed concern about events being advertised as celebrations of Phagwah, which carry messages promoting alcohol, vulgarity, and other activities...

Access to the mining and logging village of Kwakwani in Region Ten will significantly improve with the construction of a new $248 million airstrip. The...

Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, is expected to push discussions on the electrification of public transport at the Transforming Transportation 2025 conference in Washington,...

With a growing number of cases such as child abuse and family violence recently, seasoned counsellor Linden Swaving believes that more emphasis should be placed...

Police are investigating the alleged murder of Jonnah Pedro, 25, a labourer from Normandie, Brazil. The incident occurred around 19:30 hrs last evening at Karasabai...

Construction will soon begin on 15 additional houses at the Five Miles Housing Scheme in Bartica, Region Seven. The contracts for this project were awarded...

The Organisation of American States on Monday elected Surinamese Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin as its new secretary general through 2030, taking over from Uruguayan diplomat...

Police are investigating the alleged murder of Umar Muqthar Jumai, called "Muggy," a 40-year-old fisherman from Grant, Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice. The incident reportedly occurred...

The main opposition party, the People’s National Congress (PNC), is not relenting in its call for the use of biometric technology in the upcoming elections....

Private sector businesses eagerly await the launch of the much-anticipated tri-state ferry and are working diligently to address, in particular, trade barriers that could hinder...

The Human Services and Social Security Ministry is advancing work on two pieces of legislation, which cater to family violence and sexual offences, said subject...

President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced a series of interventions for residents of Hague Backlands, West Coast of Demerara. During an engagement with the community...

Local Content Secretariat Director, Dr Martin Pertab, has affirmed his commitment to enhancing opportunities for businesses and professionals within the oil and gas sector, with...

The Small Business Bureau (SBB) has launched the 2025 edition of the Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (YEP), reaffirming its commitment to fostering entrepreneurship among young Guyanese....

Guyana’s entertainment scene, particularly its music industry, is buzzing with both existing and emerging talent. However, many artistes have expressed frustration over the persistent rejection...

Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of firefighter Voshaun Manbodh, who tragically lost his life in the line of...

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has said that smaller opposition parties are not considered a threat in the upcoming...

Guyana’s economy is set to grow by an average of 14 per cent per year over the next five years, driven by strong oil production...

A delegation from RailTel Corporation is expected to visit Guyana soon to explore opportunities that will be mutually beneficial to both Guyana and India, a...

Networking and mentorship are vital tools that enable women entrepreneurs to thrive in today’s fast-paced and interconnected business world, said Vice-Chancellor of the University of...

People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said the government is neither vindictive nor harbours any animosity toward the Mohameds, but it must...

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will be the arbitrator in the dispute between the Government of Guyana and Lindsayca/CH4 (LNDCH4), the US contractor building...

Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn today encouraged senior officers of the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) to pay keen attention to the rehabilitation of male prisoners....