Traffic headquarters officer cites Section 11 of Motor Vehicle Act as GRA flags rise in unregistered vehicles on public roads Assistant Superintendent of Police Sherwin Henry has issued a firm warning to motorists across Guyana that driving unregistered vehicles is a breach of the law and carries penalties including a $150,000 fine or three months […]
AI-powered initiative to enable continuous health monitoring through churches, mosques and temples nationwide President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced plans to establish self-testing centres in communities across the country, as part of a broader government push to improve preventative healthcare and reduce the burden of chronic disease. The Head of State made the announcement […]
Loise Lambert, affectionately called “Grand Ma,” returns home to mark milestone more than a century in the making More than a century after her story began in the quiet village of Fyrish on the Corentyne Coast, Loise Millicent Lambert came home on Wednesday to celebrate her 103rd birthday, surrounded by the five living generations she […]
Victim remains unable to walk following April 11 attack at Islington Village A 28-year-old man has been remanded to prison after allegedly shooting and injuring his former partner at Islington Village, East Bank Berbice, in what police say was a targeted attack following the breakdown of their relationship. Damon Morgan of Fort Ordinance Housing Scheme, […]
Opposition MP warns pattern of early public pronouncements risks shaping investigative outcomes The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has accused government officials of compromising ongoing police investigations through a pattern of premature public statements, warning that the practice is eroding public confidence in the Guyana Police Force (GPF). Speaking at the party’s weekly press […]
Guyana advances bold agriculture export vision as regional food security hangs in the balance President Irfaan Ali has called on the Caribbean region to take decisive steps to protect against foot-and-mouth disease, warning that a single outbreak could devastate food security, rural livelihoods and trade across Latin America and the Caribbean. The President made the […]
Full contract could reach US$1.5 billion as Guyana’s oil production pipeline continues to expand ExxonMobil Guyana is moving ahead with development of its Longtail offshore project, with the award of a major subsea contract confirming forward momentum on one of the next wave of developments in the prolific Stabroek Block. Italian energy contractor Saipem announced […]
Attorney General to lead international legal team as landmark case enters critical stage The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will begin oral hearings on Monday, May 4, in the long-standing border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela, a case widely regarded as one of the most significant in the country’s history. Attorney General and Minister of […]
Region Two set to replicate Region Six’s 1,365% production surge as government pushes aquaculture expansion Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Wednesday officially launched the brackish-water shrimp project on the Essequibo Coast, marking what the government described as another significant step in its drive to diversify and expand Guyana’s agriculture sector. Addressing farmers and stakeholders at […]
Maritime agency says vessel has no record in Guyana’s registry; registration deemed false The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has confirmed it was advised of the seizure of oil tanker Majestic X by United States forces in the Indian Ocean, stating categorically that the vessel is not registered in Guyana and is fraudulently flying the Guyanese […]
Man allegedly fled scene, repaired vehicle to conceal evidence A Corentyne man who fled the scene of a road accident and remained in hiding for nine days has been remanded to prison after appearing before a magistrate this week. Bhoadnaline Lackan, 34, of the Chesney Housing Scheme, Corentyne, Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at […]
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh announced that a total of 241,614 persons have now received their $100,000 cash grants as the government continues to transfer funds directly to citizens. Of this total, 218,227 persons have received their grant directly into bank accounts via commercial banks and the New Building Society (NBS). People can sign up […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has said he will exercise restraint in publicly commenting on the extradition case involving Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, following a caution issued by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) during Tuesday’s hearing. CCJ President Justice Winston Anderson, while acknowledging that attorneys have a right to free speech, noted that they also […]
The University of Guyana has received twenty-seven applications for the position of Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Chancellor Sir Ronald Sanders has announced. In a statement, the University said the applications followed an extensive international search conducted by a Council-appointed Search Committee, which invited submissions up to the closing date of April 18, 2026. The Committee will […]
More than 80,000 children across Guyana have already been screened under a nationwide health programme targeting the country’s school population, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has revealed. The President made the disclosure on Wednesday while speaking at the opening of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) 70th Annual Health Research Conference, describing the initiative as a […]
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, has called on regional leaders to redouble efforts to eliminate longstanding impediments to the free movement of goods and people across the Caribbean, as the region grapples with building sustainable and resilient economies. Dr. Singh made the call while leading […]
News Source Guyana Reports : Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett this morning declined to address the growing controversy surrounding her reappointment, walking away without comment when approached by the media at a public event. The controversy stems from Dr. Barnett’s reappointment in February during the 50th Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Conference […]
News Source Guyana Reports : United States Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot has confirmed that Permanent Secretary Mae Thomas, former Regional Police Commander Himnauth Sawh and other Guyanese nationals sanctioned by the US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) remain under American sanctions, with no extradition requests submitted in their cases. Mae […]
After more than a decade of discussions spanning successive administrations, Guyana’s long-awaited law school is finally moving into its implementation phase, with procurement for key design and consultancy services set to begin next week. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall announced Tuesday night that advertisements inviting bids for a range of professional […]
Legislation to establish Guyana’s promised Development Bank is in its final stages and will be presented to Parliament shortly, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has confirmed. Speaking on Issues in the News on Tuesday night, Nandlall revealed that the draft bill has been completed and submitted to President Dr. Irfaan Ali, who has appointed a team […]
