Work advances on 498-acre housing development, four-lane road in Leonora, Groenveldt
THE Ministry of Housing is advancing major road infrastructure and housing development works in Leonora and Groenveldt, Region Three, as part of ongoing efforts to improve connectivity, open new lands for housing and address the region’s growing demand for house lots and housing units. Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, on Friday, October 9, 2026, inspected […]
MV Barima Commission meets Mabaruma families, urges survivors to give evidence
AHEAD of the commencement of substantive hearings on Wednesday, the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the sinking of the MV Barima visited Mabaruma on Monday to hear firsthand from survivors and encourage them to give evidence before the commission. During the community engagement at the Narie Extension Centre, commissioners assured survivors that appropriate arrangements would […]
Private poultry plant expected to triple processing capacity
–President Ali says, as Guyana targets self-sufficiency in hatching eggs, other poultry products A PRIVATE poultry investor is preparing to commission a new processing plant in Guyana, which is expected to triple the company’s processing capacity, President Dr Irfaan Ali has said. During his address at the Farmers Conference on Monday, President Ali said the […]
Police say clamping of vehicle PAB 4000 was part of dangerous driving probe
THE Guyana Police Force has clarified the circumstances surrounding the clamping of a wheel on motor vehicle PAB 4000 near the Parika Stelling on Saturday, saying the action was linked to an ongoing investigation into reports of dangerous driving. In a statement, the Force said the vehicle was reported to have been driven dangerously along […]
Ten entrepreneurs receive appliances through START UP STRONG initiative
EMPOWERING Guyanese to build sustainable livelihoods and achieve financial independence remains a key priority, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud has said. Recently, 10 individuals received appliances to help them kick-start or expand their small businesses through the Ministry’s START UP STRONG initiative, which is implemented by the Difficult Circumstances Unit […]
GPHC delivers life-changing cardiac care for Orealla infant
PRESIDENT Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s commitment to expanding access to world-class healthcare is translating into life-changing outcomes for Guyanese families, with three-month-old Jervis Herman from Orealla successfully undergoing a specialised heart procedure at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). For Jervis’ parents, Glenroy Herman and Nita Penu, the successful intervention brought relief after the discovery […]
Gov’t commends firefighters’ dedication, professionalism
–as investments improve emergency response MINISTER of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, on Monday, commended the dedication and professionalism of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), pointing to sustained investments in modern equipment, infrastructure and personnel training as critical to improving emergency response and safeguarding lives and property. “I always want to say to them that we […]
Prosecutor hands over reply in MV Barima murder case; ruling set for October 19
SENIOR Police Legal Advisor Mandel Moore on Monday submitted the prosecution’s response to arguments advanced by defence attorney Dexter Todd. Todd is seeking a stay of the murder proceedings against two Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) employees charged over the deadly MV Barima disaster. The matter was called before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the […]
Teen fatally shot at home; suspect also found dead
A 17-year-old schoolgirl was shot dead at her home in Wismar, Linden, on Monday afternoon. Police said her 21-year-old boyfriend also died at the scene from what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Guyana Police Force said it is investigating the incident as an alleged murder-suicide that happened around 16:30hrs at Block […]
ANSA McAL Awards $20M to Three NGOs for youth development, education
ANSA McAL and The ANSA McAL Foundation have awarded three non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Georgetown, signalling their intention to invest G$20 million in programmes designed to create impact for youth and support education in communities across Guyana. The awards were presented on Tuesday at the Cara Lodge by Troy Cadogan, Country Head for Guyana […]
