President Dr Irfaan Ali appointed Commonwealth Champion of Biodiversity
PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has been appointed the Commonwealth Champion of Biodiversity, further strengthening Guyana’s leadership in mobilising global action through the Global Biodiversity Alliance and advancing a future where biodiversity conservation creates real economic opportunities and lasting prosperity for people and communities across the Commonwealth and beyond. This was disclosed on Wednesday in a […]
President Ali, Canada’s Carney discuss trade, investment, climate co-operation at CHOGM
PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Guyana-Canada relations, with discussions focusing on trade, investment, climate action, biodiversity conservation and development financing. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda, where they also explored […]
Guyana records highest-ever October visitor arrivals, with 47,726 tourists
GUYANA recorded its highest-ever number of visitor arrivals for the month of October, welcoming 47,726 visitors in 2026, representing a 12.8 per cent increase over the corresponding period last year. The latest figures underscore the continued growth of the country’s tourism sector, with total visitor arrivals reaching 408,349 between January and October, putting Guyana on […]
Faulty filing by Mohamed’s lawyers delays bail review hearing
– AG challenges evidence filed by defence, describes affidavit as ‘one of the worst’ he has read THE High Court’s review of the decision to deny bail to Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed was delayed on Wednesday after Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif identified deficiencies in an affidavit submitted by his legal team, prompting Attorney General and Minister […]
RSS, UWI forge partnership to strengthen Caribbean security co-operation
REGIONAL security agencies, academics and policymakers to collaborate on financial crime, climate threats and AI-driven security solutions The Regional Security System (RSS) and The University of the West Indies (The UWI) have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the Caribbean’s collective response to emerging security threats, with particular emphasis on financial crime, climate security, […]
Education Minister urges parents to take active role as ministry moves on school violence, bullying
– visit to West Berbice school part of national push to strengthen Parent-Teacher Associations EDUCATION Minister Sonia Parag has called on parents, teachers and guardians to work together to tackle violence, bullying and vaping in schools, warning that children will bear the consequences if the education community fails to act jointly. Parag made the appeal […]
Public Works Ministers lead inspections of road projects across Region Two
A HIGH-LEVEL delegation from the Ministry of Public Works, led by Minister Bishop Juan Edghill and Minister within the Ministry, Madanlall Ramraj, on Wednesday, commenced comprehensive inspections of recently completed and ongoing infrastructural projects across Region Two, Pomeroon-Supenaam. The inspections are aimed at assessing the quality of works, compliance with technical standards, project progress and […]
Chateau Margot Mall reaches 55 per cent completion, opening targeted for 2027
THE US$50 million Chateau Margot Mall and Lifestyle Centre on the East Coast Demerara corridor has reached 55 per cent completion, with the ANSA McAL Group targeting 2027 for the opening of the major commercial development. The project, which officially commenced with a sod-turning ceremony approximately one year ago, is expected to provide a new […]
From Soesdyke to the Bar: Gailann Griffith’s path to the legal profession
GAILANN Griffith’s journey to the legal profession began in the village of Soesdyke, where she attended Soesdyke Nursery and Primary School before moving on to Friendship Secondary School. Raised in a single-parent household, Griffith came from humble beginnings that taught her the value of resilience, sacrifice and making the most of every opportunity. Along the […]
CCJ overturns Court of Appeal ruling in Guyana land dispute, restores Hassan’s victory
THE Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has ruled in favour of Janet Hassan in a long-running Guyana land ownership dispute, restoring a High Court decision that dismissed a claim for possession and finding that a 1990 receipt constituted evidence of an agreement to sell the disputed property. In a judgment delivered on November 3, 2026, […]
