Gov’t aims to add 57MW power from GtE to national grid
—as ‘first fire’ testing on turbines set for December WITH a target “first fire” date of December 4 for testing its turbines, the Government’s flagship gas-to-energy project (GtE) is being pushed as an urgent response to Guyana’s growing electricity demand, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, has said. Speaking during a Tuesday walkthrough […]
Guyana marks aviation milestone with ICAO panel appointment
– Dr Sulaman named representative on ICAO Air Transport Panel GUYANA has achieved a significant milestone with its appointment to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Air Transport Regulation Panel (ATRP), further highlighting the country’s role in global aviation. This appointment, effective July 28th, 2026, underscores Guyana’s growing leadership and active role in shaping international […]
Puruni Bridge construction begins, completion targeted for December
– crossing to improve movement of heavy-duty equipment and support expanding mining activity CONSTRUCTION has commenced on the new Puruni River Crossing Bridge in Region Seven, with completion targeted for December 2026, as Government moves to improve access through one of the region’s major mining and logging areas. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, during […]
Development Bank to open new financing avenues for Indigenous entrepreneurs
– Minister Browne-Shadeek says – urges Indigenous communities to tap new financing opportunities for larger-scale investments THE establishment of the Guyana Development Bank is expected to open new avenues for Indigenous entrepreneurs to access financing and undertake larger-scale investments, Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Sarah Browne-Shadeek, has said. The Minister made these remarks while on a […]
Mohameds’ contempt case against ‘Guyanese Critic’ no longer clashes with extradition hearing
THE contempt case involving Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, his father, businessman Nazar Mohamed, and social media personality Mikhail Rodrigues, popularly known as the “Guyanese Critic,” has been adjourned to November. The move removes an immediate clash with the extradition proceedings being fought by both Mohameds. The contempt proceedings concern orders made in a defamation […]
Guyana assumes presidency of Amazon health commission
GUYANA on Tuesday assumed the Pro Tempore Presidency of the Special Commission on Health in the Amazon (CESAM), taking over from Ecuador and pledging to strengthen regional co-operation in tackling the major health challenges affecting countries across the Amazon region. The handover took place during the 8th Extraordinary Meeting of CESAM, which was held virtually […]
UG law professor Courtney Abel earns major regional honour
PROFESSOR Justice (Ret’d) Courtney A. Abel, Head of the Department of Law at the University of Guyana (UG), has received another major regional honour, earning the 2026 Organisation of Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Associations (OCCBA) Award for Distinguished Service to the Legal Profession and the Judiciary. The award, which recognises Professor Abel’s significant contribution to the […]
Guyana Together marks third anniversary with 250 organisational endorsers
– Campaign says growing support reflects calls for greater inclusion, workplace protection GUYANA Together, the campaign which has been advocating greater acceptance and reduced stigma and prejudice against LGBT people, is marking its third anniversary with 250 businesses, civic organisations and other groups having endorsed its call for a more inclusive Guyana. The campaign, launched […]
Minister Manickchand engages Region Five REO on 2027 budget priorities
MINISTER of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, alongside Permanent Secretary Miguel Choo-Kang met with the Regional Executive Officer (REO) of Region Five, Mary Samaroo, to discuss areas of consideration in the development of the regional budget and priorities ahead of the new year. During the engagement, Minister Manickchand urged the REO to look […]
Home Affairs Ministry demands retraction over claims about Juvenile Holding Centre
THE Ministry of Home Affairs has demanded an immediate retraction and correction of statements made in a recent media report concerning the Juvenile Holding Centre, describing the information as inaccurate and calling for a public apology from Member of Parliament Coretta McDonald. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry said the comments were made […]
