Minister Mustapha urges GSA graduates to drive Guyana’s agricultural transformation
ONE hundred and two students graduated from the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) on Tuesday during the institution’s 61st Graduation Ceremony, with Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening agricultural education, expanding opportunities for young professionals and preparing a skilled workforce to support Guyana’s rapidly developing agriculture sector. Delivering the feature address, […]
ERC consultation examines constitutional reform
-calls for review of commission’s investigative powers CONSTITUTIONAL reform and ethnic sensitivity took centre stage on Tuesday as the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) brought together representatives of its constituency bodies for a one-day consultation on key constitutional matters and the commission’s Glossary of Ethnically Sensitive Terms. The ERC Chairman Shaikh Moeenul Hack used the opportunity […]
Farmers welcome new, expanded opportunities to grow businesses
-producers, agro-processors highlight Farmers’ Market, government support, financing through Guyana Development Bank GUYANA’S farmers and agro-processors are welcoming opportunities created by the Farmers’ Market, praising the continued collaboration with government while also looking forward to expanded operations through the recently opened Guyana Development Bank. Vendors at the Ministry of Agriculture’s event held on Monday […]
Major infrastructural transformation ongoing at Black Bush Polder
SIGNIFICANT infrastructural development continues across Black Bush Polder, Region Six, with works progressing on 22 roads spanning 115 lots across several communities. This includes 56 lots in Yakusari, 37 in Johanna and 22 in Mibicuri, marking a major investment in strengthening the road network and improving accessibility throughout the area, according to information from the […]
Minister Bharrat meets outgoing EITT Chair on sidelines of Brussels Conference
MINISTER of Natural Resources and Champion of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), Vickram Bharrat, held talks with outgoing EITI Chairwoman and former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt. Helen Clark, as part of the week’s activities at the 2026 EITI Global Conference in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting took place on Wednesday, October 7, during […]
Guyana’s trade single window processes nearly 14,000 applications— Min. Rodrigues
GUYANA’S Electronic Single Window (ESW) for trade has processed 13,930 applications, with about 60 per cent handled digitally, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues said. Speaking at the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) Business Luncheon, themed Building the Bridge: Local Capacity, Global Partnership, Rodrigues said the system was designed to make […]
LCII hosts inaugural Breast Cancer Awareness Walk across Demerara River Bridge
THE Lotus Cancer Initiative Inc (LCII) hosted its inaugural Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday across the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, bringing together cancer survivors, supporters, volunteers, and members of the public in a powerful demonstration of solidarity with individuals and families affected by breast cancer. Collaborating with the LCII for this event were […]
Dr. Singh represents Guyana at 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok
SENIOR Minister with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, is representing Guyana at the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) in Bangkok, Thailand. The premier global forum brings together finance ministers, central bankers and development partners from around the world to address global economic growth, […]
Speaker meets high-level Chinese delegation to strengthen Guyana–China ties
STRENGTHENING the longstanding relationship between Guyana and China was the focus of discussions on Tuesday at the Public Buildings, Brickdam, Georgetown, where the Speaker of the National Assembly met with a high-level delegation from the People’s Republic of China. The delegation was led by Mr. Bater, Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese […]
Guyana to host second Global Biodiversity Alliance Conference, Financing Forum
GUYANA is set to host more than 140 representatives from governments, communities and organisations for the Second Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA) Conference and Financing Forum, as the country continues to push for greater investment in protecting nature and advancing sustainable development. The two-day event will be held on October 30 and 31 at the […]
