Fri, Jul 17, 2026
Fri, Jul 17, 2026
politics
Guyana’s population surges to 878,674 in 2022, but estimated at 956,044 at the end of 2024Guyana’s population climbed to 878,674 at the time of the 2022 National Population and Housing Census, recording the country’s highest…
Guyana beefs up search and rescue capabilitiesLocal aviation stakeholders are benefitting from a new search and rescue information management system that helps boost Guyana’s capabilities to…
President Ali receives first copy of 2022 Census Report ahead of public launchPresident Irfaan Ali on Monday received the first copy of the Preliminary Report from the Guyana National Population and Housing…
Sugar estates failing to meet targets will see changes – President warnsPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali on Saturday afternoon met with Board of Directors and Management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo)…
Gas-to-Energy project on track for year-end completionWork on Guyana’s landmark Gas-to-Energy (GTE) Project in Wales is steadily progressing, and it remains firmly on track for completion…
US$35M Mackenzie-Wismar bridge to become fully operational by June- Min EdghillThe US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar bridge in Region 10 is on track to be completed and is expected to be fully…
GGDMA urges miners to comply with lawsGuyana’s main gold and diamond miners’ association has stepped up a campaign to push small-scale miners into the formal economy,…
Another 125 Cotton Tree families secure land titles after generations of waitingFor several decades, families in Cotton Tree lived on lands passed down through generations, rooted in history but unsupported by…
$920M Aishalton airfield commissioned, modern terminal to followIf you’re travelling to Aishalton in Region Nine and glance out of your aircraft window, you’ll now see a brand…
UNDP hands over US$400,000 in IT equipment to strengthen Guyana’s justice systemThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with funding from the European Union (EU), on Thursday handed over approximately US$400,000 in…
Vendors around GPHC to be placed at nearby parking lotVendors along New Market Street and in the vicinity of the Georgetown Public Hospital, will be moved to a nearby…
Major expansion of agricultural production in Regions 8, 9 expected President Dr Irfaan Ali outlined major targets for expanded agricultural production in Regions Eight and Nine, a venture he said…
Guyana should explore ‘Petro-Caricom’ initiative as safety net for region - AcademicAs debates over Venezuela’s future and broader Caribbean energy security intensify, political commentator and academic Dr Mark Kirton has urged…
Mohameds’ extradition matter adjourned to February 5The extradition proceedings involving businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, were on Thursday adjourned to February 5 and…
$161M Soesdyke-Linden Highway upgrade reaches halfway markThe overall construction works on the US$161 million Soesdyke-Linden Highway are now about 50 per cent complete, placing the landmark…
$2.1 billion to be distributed to rice farmers as part of President’s assistance initiativeOn Wednesday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha spearheaded the distribution of financial assistance to rice farmers as the Government continues to…
City Constabulary asked to help control vendors outside GPHCAs part of efforts to ensure that vendors operating in the vicinity of the Georgetown Public Hospital vacate the area,…
No ‘equivalent offence’ required - Nandlall clarifies extradition lawWith extradition proceedings against businessmen Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed now firmly underway, Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC, has pushed back…
