70% of roads completed in Best/Klein Pouderoyen NDC
— Chairman says improved access driving business, investment activities across communities DEVELOPMENT across the Best/Klein Pouderoyen Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) is becoming increasingly visible, with new roads, schools and other infrastructure improving access while encouraging greater business and investment activities. NDC Chairman Umesh Balram said continued investment in infrastructure and services is helping to reshape […]
Gov’t accelerating shift to digitalisation of public services
WITHIN one year, Guyana has accelerated its transition from paper records and processes towards the broader digitalisation of public services. At the centre of that transformation is Ministry of the Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation led by Minister Zulfikar Ally. He has been driving reforms designed to change how citizens access services, interact with […]
From the Shadow of 9/11 to a Politics of Belonging
I REMEMBER the morning of September 11, 2001, with the clarity of something that happened yesterday. As I walked into the lobby of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)’s Toronto building, the images of smoke and fire on the large television screens stopped me in my tracks. They seemed less like news and more like […]
GCCI’s first Youth Entrepreneurship Conference inspires future generation of entrepreneurs
INSPIRING young people across Guyana from ages 10 to 17, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) in partnership with the Ministries of Education and Tourism, Industry and Commerce, and the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI), hosted its inaugural Youth Entrepreneurship Conference at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal. The Youth Entrepreneur […]
Five persons in my autobiography
I DON’T think I am going to write my autobiography. I have been around a long time and have seen sufficient things that will make Guyanese interested in what I have to say, but it doesn’t look as though I will do it. Libel will get in the way because there is so much I […]
Guyana studying Meta litigation, global models for social-media regulation– AG
THE Guyana Government is examining recent court rulings in several United States (U.S.) states involving social media giant Meta, including cases in which the company was ordered to pay billions of dollars in compensation, as it works towards developing a legislative framework to regulate local social media. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil […]
Attorney calls for Hana Mohamed to be barred from court over Facebook posts
— follows magistrate’s repeated warnings over commentary on family’s extradition case GUYANESE-CANADIAN attorney Selwyn Pieters has called for Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman to exclude Hana Mohamed from the courtroom over Facebook posts concerning her family’s ongoing extradition proceedings. Pieters made the call following another warning from the Chief Magistrate to Hana, the sister of Opposition […]
Tourism a key pillar of Guyana’s diversification efforts
— Minister Rodrigues highlights hotel, airlift expansion ahead of SOTIC 2026 TOURISM has been identified as one of the main pillars of Guyana’s economic-diversification efforts, as the country continues to expand its accommodation, airlift and community-based tourism offerings. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, highlighted the sector’s growing importance during recent discussions with […]
Health Minister urges Guyanese to embrace active lifestyles
— says 30 minutes of daily exercise can help tackle chronic diseases MINISTER of Health Dr Frank Anthony has urged Guyanese to embrace more active lifestyles, noting that regular exercise can play a major role in preventing or delaying the onset of chronic non-communicable diseases (CNCDs). The minister made the appeal on Saturday as the […]
Allrig-MBW venture targets 2027 for local facility, technical training
— joint venture plans investment in infrastructure, Guyanese workforce development ALLRIG Guyana Inc., a newly established joint venture between international technical services provider Allrig Group and Guyanese-owned MBW Inc., is targetting 2027 for the establishment of a local laydown yard and the commencement of technical training programmes for Guyanese workers. According to a press release, […]
