As countries in the Caribbean continue to focus on how achieving sustainable and resilient economic growth across the region can be attained in light of their smallness in terms of economies of scale and their vulnerabilities to climate shocks, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for…
Over 80,000 children screened in nationwide health programme – President Ali
President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday revealed that more than 80,000 children across Guyana have already been screened under a nationwide health programme targeting the country’s school population. Speaking at the opening of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) 70th Annual Health Research Conference, President Ali described the initiative as a…
GECOM says use of boat involved in Reg. 1 accident was unauthorised
See below the full release from the Guyana Elections Commission: The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has determined, based on preliminary internal investigations, that its vessel involved in the accident on Sunday, 19th April, 2026, in the Barima River, Region 1, was being used without authorization and was not engaged in…
Guyana launches bamboo pilot project
A milestone bamboo planting activity has commenced for the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) project: “Piloting Bamboo for Restoration & Sustainable Livelihoods in Guyana” – funded by the European Union (EU) under the Euroclima programme; and implemented with technical assistance from Expertise France and the International Bamboo & Rattan Organisation (INBAR)….
City Council eyeing alternative site for displaced Square of the Revolution vendors
Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore on Tuesday said the city is moving to provide an alternative space for displaced vendors who were at the Square of the Revolution, with plans advancing for a new site on Hadfield Street. During the delivery of the Council’s 2026 budget, the mayor revealed that officials…
Corriverton men granted bail for possession of firearm, ammo
Two men from Corriverton were granted bail on Monday after being accused of firearm and ammunition possession. Mark Matthews, a 23-year-old laborer, and Umeer Park, a 23-year-old businessman, both from Springlands, Corriverton, appeared before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy at the Whim Magistrate’s Court on Monday. It was alleged that on April…
Authorities urge stronger surveillance as region enters new phase in fight against FMD
Stronger surveillance, diagnostics and emergency response systems must be central to the region’s next phase of Foot and Mouth Disease control, Guyana’s Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has said. As officials prepare to launch the 2026 to 2030 action cycle, Mustapha said sustained vigilance is needed despite major progress across the…
Livestock disease-free status underpins Guyana’s goal to serve region – President Ali
President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday said Guyana’s disease-free status is central to protecting food supply and expanding regional production. The Head-of-State addressed the 52nd Ordinary Meeting of the South American Commission for the Fight Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease. There, he warned that any outbreak of the disease could undermine trade and…
New pathways open for Guyana as Martinique enters CARICOM, French Guiana possibly next
The move to bring Martinique into CARICOM, alongside ongoing efforts by French Guiana to soon follow, is being positioned as a major step toward deeper Caribbean integration. It could reshape travel, trade, and cooperation for Guyana and the wider region. French Ambassador to Guyana, Olivier Plançon, said the development reflects…
Two persons arrested after Police seize firearm, ammo
Two individuals, a 32-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman, were arrested on Tuesday night after Police seized a firearm and ammunition found in the car the duo travelled in. In a release, Police Headquarters said ranks were on mobile patrol duty in Sophia when a white Toyota Allion motor car…
