PM Phillips calls for greater US-Caribbean co-operation
–in areas of energy, security and disaster preparedness PRIME Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, emphasised the need for Caribbean nations to diversify their energy resources and attract greater United States investments to strengthen energy security, support economic growth and advance regional development. Delivering remarks at the US-Caribbean Dialogue held in Washington, DC, on Thursday, Prime […]
Fast-acting Coast Guard leads to rescue of 50 survivors from MV Barima
HOURS before the GDFS Shahoud set sail from its base at Ruimveldt, before anyone knew the scale of the tragedy that was unfolding at sea, the Coast Guard adopted an all-hands-on-deck approach to the distress signals emanating from a beacon on board the MV Barima. The Presidential Commission of Inquiry heard on Friday that a […]
Opposition Leader, two staffers granted pre-trial liberty despite prosecution’s strong objections
—Deputy DPP cites witness interference as trio receive $750,000 bail each on firearm, ammunition, obstruction of justice charges OPPOSITION Leader Azruddin Mohamed and two members of his staff were, on Friday, granted bail of $750,000 each, despite strong objections from Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Diana O’Brien. She argued that their release could pose a […]
Modern, resilient food systems must be priority
–President Ali emphasises PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has called on farmers, fishers, agro-processors, private-sector partners and citizens to renew their collective commitment to food security, as Guyana joined the international community in observing World Food Day 2026 under the theme “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow,” on Friday. In his message, the President said ensuring that every […]
New buses boost school transportation for Upper East Bank, highway communities
TWO new buses have been added to the Region Four Education Department’s transportation fleet to improve access to education for students living along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway and Upper East Bank Demerara. The government investment responds to the growing school population along the highway. The buses will transport children attending Friendship Secondary, Soesdyke Secondary, Yarrowkabra Secondary, […]
WIIN skills training, counselling planned for women at Timehri Prison
MINISTER of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud is exploring opportunities to provide free skills training and ongoing counselling for nearly 80 women at the Timehri Women’s Prison to support their rehabilitation and re-integration into society. The initiative would be delivered through the Ministry’s Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) programme, which provides […]
UG Press launches Professor Emeritus Jay Mandle’s Essays
–on the Political Economy of the Anglophone Caribbean THE University of Guyana, in partnership with the University of Guyana Press, launched Professor Jay Mandle’s latest publication, Essays on the Political Economy of the Anglophone Caribbean, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Professor Mandle, the W. Bradford Wiley Professor of Economics, Emeritus, at Colgate University and a […]
21 persons complete sign-language training in Region Two
TWENTY-ONE persons have completed Levels One and Three of sign-language skills training at the Essequibo Technical Institute, as the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security continues efforts to promote inclusive communication and improve access to opportunities for persons with disabilities. The training was facilitated through the ministry’s Support Services for Persons with Disabilities Unit […]
Climate-smart shade houses open new agricultural opportunities for Region One women
TWO climate-smart shade houses were commissioned on Wednesday, 14 October, 2026, in Morawhanna and Smith Creek, Mabaruma, Region One, to support women’s groups in expanding agricultural production, pursuing income-generating opportunities, and building more resilient livelihoods through agriculture. Funded by the Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI) and implemented by the Guyana Marine Conservation Society (GMCS), the […]
Seven teams advance in Police Prosecutors’ Debate Competition
THE inaugural Justice Horace Mitchell Police Prosecutors’ Debate Competition has advanced to the regional stage, with seven teams progressing following the preliminary round hosted by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) at Police Headquarters, Eve Leary, Georgetown, on Thursday. The competition, coordinated by Superintendent Shellon Daniels and her team, brought together legal teams from Regional Police […]
