Guyana News Updates

GuyExpo 2025 officially opened tonight at the National Exhibition Centre, showcasing more than 270 local, regional, and international companies under the theme “Transformation through Entrepreneurship and Innovation.” Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, emphasized the significance of this theme, highlighting Guyana’s remarkable growth and the critical role of entrepreneurship and innovation in shaping […]

In response to Yesterday’s front-page headline in the Stabroek News titled “Extradition treaty says requesting party must pay their expenses,” we wish to clarify the interpretation of Article 13 of the extradition treaty between the United States of America and Guyana. The article states that “all expenses connected with the extradition shall be borne by […]

After nearly two decades in education, 37-year-old Dhankumar Singh proudly graduated from the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) as the Best Industrial Technology Student. “I wasn’t expecting that. I was just working towards being the best Industrial Technology teacher. But it was an accomplished feeling for me at this age,” he shared with the […]

A total of 110 individuals have lost their lives in traffic accidents across the country this year, following 99 fatal incidents. This statistic marks a slight increase from 107 deaths arising from 95 fatal accidents in the same period in 2024. Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh expressed concern over the rising numbers, despite an overall 8 […]

As Guyana intensifies efforts to combat diabetes, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony announced on Wednesday that approximately 30,000 individuals are currently receiving treatment for the disease. This figure is considerably lower than the 60,000 reported in 2021, following the ministry’s implementation of a new self-monitoring strategy aimed at curbing diabetes. The strategy encourages individuals to […]