Development agenda delivering gains across Guyana
– President Ali highlights major expansion in treated-water access since 2020 PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has pointed to the significant progress made in Guyana’s development since 2020, highlighting the expansion of access to treated water as one example of the transformation taking place across the country. Dr Ali was at the time addressing hundreds of […]
Government launches workplace gender equality and PSEAH training
THE Government has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening gender equality and protection against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment across Guyana’s public sector. The Gender Equality in the Workplace initiative and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Training were launched on Friday by Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya […]
Global turbine demand threatens to complicate Guyana’s future power expansion
– Indar says data-centre boom is driving strong demand for turbines GUYANA is moving to secure turbine equipment well ahead of planned power-generation projects as rising global demand, particularly from the expansion of data centres, creates pressure on the availability of the equipment needed to expand electricity generation. Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat […]
Labour Ministry, Prison Service explore accredited skills training for inmates
THE Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning and the Guyana Prison Service are set to collaborate on accredited skills training programmes for inmates, with the aim of equipping prisoners with qualifications aligned with labour-market demand. The initiative was discussed on Friday, September 25, during a visit to Lusignan Prison by Minister of Labour and Manpower […]
Bourda Market design to be revised to reflect Guyanese shopping habits
THE proposed re-development of Bourda Market is being reconsidered to better accommodate the way Guyanese vendors operate and consumers shop, following a review of initial designs by Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya Manickchand and officials involved in the project. Manickchand, Project Manager with responsibility for Markets, Anjanie Ramlall and Deputy Permanent Secretary, Godfrey […]
UG spends $7B, expands access to medicine, engineering
THE University of Guyana (UG) spent $7 billion in the first half of 2026, including funds related to expanding access to medicine and engineering programmes. As part of that expansion, UG extended its pre-medicine programme to all regions in April, with 80 students currently benefiting. More than 400 applications are also being processed for […]
GCAA warns animal owners over runway incursions
THE Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has warned owners of animals found trespassing on aerodromes that they could face prosecution, as concerns grow over the increasing frequency of animals crossing runways across the country. The Authority said the presence of animals on active runways poses a serious threat to aviation safety, potentially endangering passengers, […]
Semonie community builds on heritage with housing, livestock and water initiatives
IMPROVED housing, water security and livestock development are creating new opportunities for residents of Semonie, a small Macushi community in Region Nine, while efforts to strengthen livelihoods remain closely tied to the village’s cultural heritage and traditional knowledge. Located in the Rupununi, Semonie is a satellite community of Katoka Village with approximately 129 residents living […]
Rupununi honey assessment maps opportunities for stronger beekeeping industry
A NEW assessment of the Rupununi’s honey industry is expected to help beekeepers and other stakeholders strengthen production, improve profitability and develop stronger market opportunities across seven communities. The first major honey production assessment report was officially released and handed over to communities and key stakeholders in the Rupununi on September 16, providing an assessment […]
New attorney vows to bring legal services home to Region Nine
A LETHEM-BORN scholar who left the Region Nine community after Grade Six on a Hinterland Scholarship has been admitted to practise law in Guyana and hopes to eventually return home to establish her own legal practice. Rennata A Nickram was admitted to the Bar on Friday before Justice Fidela Corbin-Lincoln in Court Room 12 of […]
