CARICOM reaffirms support for Rodrigues-Birkett as UN chief
– regional leaders call for Latin America and Caribbean to lead United Nations, citing equitable geographical representation THE Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has reaffirmed its full support for Guyanese diplomat, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, calling for a candidate from Latin America and the Caribbean to assume leadership of […]
Agriculture Ministry rejects APNU call for ‘transformation plan’, says one already exists
– Ministry points to 2020-2025 growth, defends record on sugar and food prices; accepts weaker first half of 2026 THE Ministry of Agriculture has dismissed an APNU call for a National Agricultural Transformation Plan, saying the opposition ignored an existing, funded policy agenda and relied on a six-month downturn to describe a sector that has […]
Two new truck parking facilities under construction in Region Six
By Bebi Shafeah Oosman TWO new truck parking facilities are currently under construction in Region Six, following a directive issued by President Dr. Irfaan Ali to address concerns over the indiscriminate parking of heavy-duty vehicles in residential communities and the associated environmental issues. The two locations are East Canje Berbice and Number 75 Village, Corentyne. […]
Four years on: MoM homes lift rent burden, leaking roofs off vulnerable families
FOR 73-year-old Angela Emmanuel, a house built under President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s Men on Mission (MoM) initiative means her pension no longer goes to paying rent. Emmanuel paid $30,000 a month in rent before she moved into her MoM house about a year ago. During that time, her rent cost competed with her basic […]
Upgraded mangrove information system to strengthen coastal protection efforts
THE government has relaunched the Guyana Mangrove Information System (GuyMIS) to strengthen the monitoring of mangrove ecosystems and support restoration and coastal protection planning. The upgraded platform allows users to access information through interactive maps, project records, research reports, photographs and educational resources. It provides a centralised repository for mangrove-related data, including mangrove distribution, restoration […]
PAC seeks public nominations for Public Procurement Commission; deadline set for Nov. 11
– Commissioners will serve part-time; panel must reflect Guyana’s national and gender makeup THE Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Parliament of Guyana is calling on political parties, civil society organisations, stakeholders and individuals to submit names of persons eligible to serve on the Public Procurement Commission (PPC), with nominations due by Wednesday, November 11, […]
From debt crisis to economic powerhouse: Guyana’s role in the global campaign Britain wants to revive
By Vanessa Narine NEARLY three decades ago, tens of thousands of campaigners encircled the centre of Birmingham, England, forming a human chain to demand that the world’s richest nations cancel the crushing debts of its poorest countries. Among those pressing the case was Bharrat Jagdeo, then Guyana’s 34-year-old finance minister, representing a South American nation […]
Task force to expand child welfare, safety efforts nationwide
– multi-agency body to review existing studies, consult communities and recommend policy, legislative measures A NATIONAL task force established to strengthen child protection and improve the welfare of children is preparing to expand its engagement across Guyana, with plans to review existing research, consult communities and recommend coordinated policy and legislative measures to address abuse, […]
‘CHOGM 2026 is our moment to shape what comes next’ – Commonwealth Secretary-General
WORLD leaders will gather in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda next week for the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) with a call to accelerate partnerships and investment in the interest of the Commonwealth’s 2.7 billion people. “The world is changing and CHOGM 2026 is our moment to shape what comes next. We have […]
Health Ministry launches action plan to strengthen breast cancer care
THE Ministry of Health has launched an action plan aimed at improving breast cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment in Guyana, with a focus on strengthening healthcare services and ensuring women have access to timely and comprehensive care. The plan was officially launched on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the ministry’s Brickdam, Georgetown, […]
