Politics
Guyana stands firm on sovereignty as ICJ prepares final judgment in border case – PM
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips addressed the National Assembly on Friday, emphasising that Guyana stands firm on its sovereignty as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) prepares its final judgment in the border controversy case with Venezuela. Guyana has asked the court to confirm that the boundary defined in the 1899 award and demarcated...
Gov’t moves to repeal ‘flawed’ 2015 Fmr. Presidents’ Benefits law
See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility...
Minister Singh tables Loan Agreements in National Assembly
See below full release from the Ministry of Finance: The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government continues to manage Guyana’s public...
Reg. 3 now second most populated region – 2022 census report
A significant reshaping of Guyana’s regional population map has emerged from the preliminary report of the 2022 National Population and...
Men now outnumber women in Guyana for first time in decades – 2022 census report
For the first time in decades, Guyana’s population has shifted from being female-majority to male-majority, according to preliminary results of...
Guyana’s population surges to 878,674 in 2022, but estimated at 956,044 at the end of 2024
Guyana’s population climbed to 878,674 at the time of the 2022 National Population and Housing Census, recording the country’s highest...
Guyana beefs up search and rescue capabilities
Local aviation stakeholders are benefitting from a new search and rescue information management system that helps boost Guyana’s capabilities to...
President Ali receives first copy of 2022 Census Report ahead of public launch
President Irfaan Ali on Monday received the first copy of the Preliminary Report from the Guyana National Population and Housing...
Sugar estates failing to meet targets will see changes – President warns
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Saturday afternoon met with Board of Directors and Management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo)...
Gas-to-Energy project on track for year-end completion
Work on Guyana’s landmark Gas-to-Energy (GTE) Project in Wales is steadily progressing, and it remains firmly on track for completion...
US$35M Mackenzie-Wismar bridge to become fully operational by June- Min Edghill
The US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar bridge in Region 10 is on track to be completed and is expected to be fully...
GGDMA urges miners to comply with laws
Guyana’s main gold and diamond miners’ association has stepped up a campaign to push small-scale miners into the formal economy,...
Another 125 Cotton Tree families secure land titles after generations of waiting
For several decades, families in Cotton Tree lived on lands passed down through generations, rooted in history but unsupported by...
$920M Aishalton airfield commissioned, modern terminal to follow
If you’re travelling to Aishalton in Region Nine and glance out of your aircraft window, you’ll now see a brand...
UNDP hands over US$400,000 in IT equipment to strengthen Guyana’s justice system
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with funding from the European Union (EU), on Thursday handed over approximately US$400,000 in...
Vendors around GPHC to be placed at nearby parking lot
Vendors along New Market Street and in the vicinity of the Georgetown Public Hospital, will be moved to a nearby...
Major expansion of agricultural production in Regions 8, 9 expected
President Dr Irfaan Ali outlined major targets for expanded agricultural production in Regions Eight and Nine, a venture he said...
Guyana should explore ‘Petro-Caricom’ initiative as safety net for region – Academic
As debates over Venezuela’s future and broader Caribbean energy security intensify, political commentator and academic Dr Mark Kirton has urged...
Mohameds’ extradition matter adjourned to February 5
The extradition proceedings involving businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, were on Thursday adjourned to February 5 and...
$161M Soesdyke-Linden Highway upgrade reaches halfway mark
The overall construction works on the US$161 million Soesdyke-Linden Highway are now about 50 per cent complete, placing the landmark...
$2.1 billion to be distributed to rice farmers as part of President’s assistance initiative
On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha spearheaded the distribution of financial assistance to rice farmers as the Government continues to...
