Guyanese UWISTA valedictorian graduates with First-Class Honours
NARESH Jagnanan graduated with First-Class Honours, after pursuing a Double Major in Economics and Political Science at the University of the West Indies (UWI) – St. Augustine (UWISTA) campus in Trinidad and Tobago. The UWISTA 2026 valedictorian works as an Economic and Financial Analyst at the Ministry of Finance and is preparing for his […]
GCOPD opens registration for annual living-skills programme for PWDs
THE Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) with the support of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), announced that registration is now open for training and support through its Independent Living Skills Programme for Persons with Disabilities. Since 2017, the training has benefited around 700 persons who are blind and visually impaired, including […]
From uncertainty to pure confidence: Ariana Ramdharie recounts her journey to the Guyana Bar
GUYANA’S justice system has increased in human capacity, with the admission of Ms. Ariana Ramdharie to the bar. Ramdharie recently petitioned before Madam Justice Nicola Pierre at the High Court of Guyana to practise law in Guyana. In her petition on Friday last, Ms. Ramdharie reflected on her journey to becoming a lawyer. […]
ERC expands Harmony Movement with two new clubs in Region Three
THE Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE), expanded its Harmony Clubs initiative with the launch of two new clubs at Wales Primary School and Vreed-en-Hoop Primary School in Region Three (Essequibo Islands–West Demerara) on Thursday, October 22, 2026. According to a press release, each club is designed to engage […]
Government ferries do not require seaworthiness certificates
-CoI lawyers clarify GOVERNMENT-OWNED-and-operated ferries, including the MV Barima, do not require certificates of seaworthiness to operate, according to the lawyers for the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the vessel’s sinking. When asked to elaborate, attorneys Arudranauth Gossai and Teni Housty told this publication that this legal position arises under the Transport […]
CAMEX launches $2.4M ‘Ultimate Golden Ticket’ in Christmas Campaign
–grand prize delivers $200,000 a month through 2027 towards rent, mortgage or food costs ONE Guyanese household could begin the new year with financial support that lasts all 12 months of it, as CAMEX Restaurants on Thursday launched the Ultimate Golden Ticket, a $2.4 million grand prize that will pay its winner $200,000 monthly throughout […]
IICA, Latin American Bioeconomy Network outline priorities of the Americas
–at the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2026 THE Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Latin American Bioeconomy Network outlined the priorities and perspectives of the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region within the framework of the global agenda on this issue during the Global Bioeconomy Summit (GBS) 2026, one of the main international […]
Bath community holds candlelight vigil in memory of Orlando Jaikarran
A CANDLELIGHT vigil in memory of six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran was held on a solemn note, as relatives, friends, teachers, pupils and parents of Bath Primary School joined members of the wider Region Five community to mourn his tragic death. The vigil began at the Bath Primary School compound before proceeding to the Bath Community Centre […]
AG addresses duties, legal responsibilities of landlords, tenants
ATTORNEY General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, recently explained the legal duties and liabilities of both landlords and tenants. He said that it has been reported that tenants are being wrongfully and unlawfully treated by landlords, with increases in rent prices, vandalisation of the rental property and the removal of necessities, […]
October 5 a special day to remember
Dear Editor, OCTOBER 5, 1992 should be a day in Guyana’s history that we all should remember, because it was on that day democracy had returned to this country since 1964. It was on that day Guyana held General and Regional Elections, after waiting two years from 1990 to 1992. The previous elections were held […]
