President Ali sets out four-year vision for a more connected, prosperous Guyana
-says investments will benefit generations PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali said his priority for the next four years is to build on the foundations laid during his first six years in office, bringing communities closer together while pursuing projects intended to transform Guyana’s economy. In a sit-down interview with Journalist Fareeza Haniff on Sunday, President Ali […]
Police seize more than $2M in illegal sirens
-Traffic Chief says only police, fire service, ambulances legally authorised to use them THE Traffic Department has seized four pieces of emergency warning equipment valued at more than $2 million from private vehicles over the past seven days, as the police intensify efforts to clamp down on the unauthorised use of sirens and emergency lights. […]
‘MV Barima tragedy must inform a stronger culture of safety, infrastructure, leadership and responsibility’ –President Ali
PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has emphasised that the lessons of the MV Barima tragedy must inform a stronger culture of safety, infrastructure, leadership and responsibility, as Guyana continues to grapple with the pain left by the loss of dozens of lives. Speaking during a recently released interview, President Ali said the tragedy remains a source […]
More traffic cameras to be operationalised before year’s end
MORE traffic-enforcement cameras are expected to become operational before the end of the year as the Guyana Police Force continues to expand the use of technology to strengthen traffic enforcement and road safety. According to Traffic Chief, Assistant Commissioner of Police Mahendra Singh, the expansion is progressing well, with an additional 48 lanes expected […]
Guyana, Grand Duchy sign Air Services Agreement
On September 24, 2026, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg signed an Air Services Agreement. The agreement was signed by Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation of Guyana and Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Minister for Development Co-operation […]
Aircraft ‘veers’ off runway after landing at Mahdia Airstrip
POLICE in Regional Division #8 are investigating an aircraft incident which occurred on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Mahdia Airstrip, Region Eight. According to a police press release, preliminary enquiries revealed that the aircraft, which had five passengers and the pilot on board, had landed at the Mahdia Airstrip when it reportedly veered off […]
The Mighty Sparrow is dead
I WOULD regret being a columnist after I have stopped writing, I looked over my work and found out that I would have ended my columnist career without pontificating on one of the great Caribbean icons whom I grew up with – the Mighty Sparrow. What do you tell Guyana about Sparrow when over 80 […]
Volunteerism, leadership, mentorship are part of Angelene Juman’s life
ANEGELENE Juman is a very passionate young woman who stands beside her own mother in many behind-the-scenes acts of volunteerism, assisting those in need. Juman comes from a patriotic family, so giving back to society is part of their everyday lives and they simply love what they do for others. She is a final-year architecture […]
BROCODE, Scotty’s partner to host fund-raiser fashion show for breast, prostate cancer survivors
BROCODE “Fashion of Hope” was held on Sunday at Scotty’s Smoke House, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara, where an entire afternoon was dedicated to style, purpose and inspiration celebrating cancer survivors. The fashion designers, Derek Moore and Donna Ramsammy-James provided trendy outfits which were modeled by cancer survivors of both genders. The breast and prostate […]
Guyana, Malaysia discuss education, agriculture, energy collaboration
On September 25, 2026, Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation of Guyana engaged in a bilateral meeting with Mohamad Hasan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The ministers discussed areas for further co-operation between their countries, including in […]
