The Government is pushing ahead with plans to strengthen legal protections against harassment while expanding workplace safeguards through a new accountability initiative, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Vindhya Persaud said. Speaking at a Sexual Assault Awareness Month symposium recently, Dr Persaud outlined ongoing reforms to Guyana’s legal framework,…
City Hall exploring digital app to track vendors, boost revenue collection
The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown is in talks with an app developer as it moves to modernise its vending system through a new digital application. During an extraordinary statutory meeting, Mayor Alfred Mentore disclosed that the council is examining the introduction of an app aimed at improving…
‘Security is precondition for prosperity’ – U.S. official says on Guyana–Venezuela border controversy
The ongoing territorial controversy between Guyana and Venezuela, now before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), remains a key backdrop to regional security discussions, with a senior U.S. official stressing that stability is essential for economic growth and investment. Speaking during a press roundtable at the U.S. Embassy in Georgetown…
Democrats, Republicans unite in support of Guyana’s sovereignty against Venezuelan threats
In a rare display of bipartisan solidarity, both Democratic and Republican members of the United States Congress have voiced strong support for Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, pushing back sharply against Venezuela’s continued egregious claims over the Essequibo region. Representative Gregory Meeks of New York, Ranking Member of the House…
Immigration officers tighten checkpoints as Guyana faces surge in foreign entry
Immigration officers across Guyana are intensifying checks at key entry points as the country experiences a sharp rise in foreign nationals and travellers, with authorities warning that increased demand to enter Guyana is putting pressure on border monitoring systems. Deputy Chief Immigration Officer Stephen Telford says the expanded use of…
Carter Centre finds calm election day but flags long-standing structural issues
The Carter Center says Guyana’s 2025 general and regional elections were generally peaceful and well administered on election day, but warned that long-standing structural issues continue to undermine public trust in the country’s democratic system. In its final report following its sixth election observation mission in Guyana, the Center found…
30% of 914 calls linked to violence, abuse and sexual assault – Dr Persaud
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud says approximately 30 per cent of the thousands of calls received annually through the 914 hotline are related to violence, abuse and sexual assault. “The 914 hotline started with a few hundred calls in the first year and every year…
President Ali backs motorsport as a ‘national product’ to drive economic growth
By Akeem Greene akeem@newsroom.gy In a transformative move for the local sporting landscape, President Dr Irfaan Ali has officially launched the Guyana Grand Prix, signalling a definitive shift in how the nation views high-octane competition. During the official launch of the third leg of the GT Challenge de las Américas…
Businessman shot in Kitty as gunmen open fire from motorcycle during daylight attack
A 32-year-old businessman from Campbellville, Georgetown, is recovering in hospital after being shot during a gun attack on Dowding Street, Kitty, on Tuesday morning. Police said the incident occurred at about 11:45hrs when the victim and another man were travelling in a motor car and were approached by two unidentified…
Guyana urges Venezuela to act after armed attacks on GDF patrols along Cuyuni River
Guyana has formally urged Venezuela to take urgent steps to prevent further armed attacks on Guyana Defence Force (GDF) personnel, following recent shooting incidents involving patrols along the Cuyuni River. In a diplomatic note dispatched through the Venezuelan Embassy in Georgetown on April 27, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
