Politics
Strict penalties for health workers who bypass new centralised medical supply system
Health officials who operate outside Guyana’s new centralised medical supply system will be sent home, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has warned on Monday. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali addresses RHOs and other officials on Monday The president sounded this warning during a meeting with regional health officers (RHOs), hospital administrators, ministry officials and the...
Housing scheme planned for Mahaicony – Croal
The government is working to identify and acquire lands for the development of a new housing scheme in the Mahaicony...
Guyana sets sight on becoming CARICOM Leader in online child safety
Guyana is drawing inspiration from global leaders in digital child protection to craft a national online safety and ethical technology...
GECOM gets support to boost institutional capacity, strengthen electoral processes
The Government of the United Kingdom (UK), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in Guyana, is supporting...
US tariffs expected to have ‘limited direct impact on Guyana’ – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its 2025 Article IV report, said the recent tariff announcements from the United States...
PPP keen on more digital solutions for next term in office
The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), if reelected, is keen on developing many digital solutions to improve the delivery of...
Suggestions of retaliatory measures on US tariffs ‘extremely stupid’ – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo cast aside suggestions that Guyana should pursue retaliatory tariffs against the United States’ exports, describing...
Jagdeo says lawbreakers must face ‘full force’ of the law
Commenting on the increase in law enforcement actions against individuals involved in looting and other illegal activities during the recent...
New speed limits, other rules for trucks driving through East Coast villages – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday announced new rules for truck drivers traversing roads inside East Coast Demerara villages....
Guyana’s economic outlook favourable, Gov’t committed to prudent policies – IMF
See below the full statement issued as the IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Guyana: The Executive...
Labour officers conduct capacity building at workplaces with focus on health & safety
Occupational Health and Safety Officers attached to the Ministry of Labour are conducting capacity-building training sessions focused on safety at...
Ramana says Region One residents feel ‘safe’ despite border controversy
Despite the ongoing Guyana-Venezuela border controversy, residents in Region One are feeling safe and more secure now, according to Regional...
Guyana led the way as CARICOM now looks to criminalise public violence as terrorism – Nandlall
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is now actively considering a legal approach Guyana adopted over two decades ago, Guyana’s Attorney General...
Guyana defends track record on human rights issues at UN Forum
Highlights significant strides to ensure healthcare, education services are accessible Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett on...
President Ali pledges more public spaces to boost small businesses and community life
President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced that more public spaces and facilities will soon be developed in commercial areas across...
Police Force gets 5,000 body cameras
The Guyana Police Force on Tuesday got 5,000 body cameras, an investment intended to improve police work locally. President Dr....
Health Minister denies claims in viral voice note on Adriana Younge’s autopsy
Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony has denied claims that he authorised the presence of a woman at the post-mortem...
Diplomats appeal for peace amid national unease over Adriana Younge’s death
Four Western diplomats have issued public appeals for calm and unity in Guyana, following the tragic death of 11-year-old Adriana...
New T&T Gov’t abandons Venezuela energy deal, eyes Guyana and CARICOM partners
In what is seen as a shift in energy policy, Trinidad and Tobago’s newly elected Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC,...
Adriana Younge will be laid to rest today; Police, Gov’t appeal for peaceful funeral procession
UPDATE: Funeral of Adriana Younge postponed As the nation marks Arrival Day on Monday, the late Adriana Younge will be...
Don’t sacrifice responsibility for reach – President Ali urges fact-based journalism amid AI surge
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, President Dr. Irfaan Ali issued a call to action for journalists and...
