Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh on Monday described Guyana’s 2022 National Population and Housing Census as a “mammoth” exercise, emphasising its critical role in guiding government’s planning and policy. Speaking at the presentation ceremony in the Lula Room of the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Dr Singh said the census is…
Tinnie and Persaud win National U-12 Rapid Chess titles
Aiden Tinnie is the new U-12 Open Rapid Chess Champion, while Divya Persaud is the newly crowned U-12 Girls Rapid Chess Champion for 2026. The 11-year-olds delivered splendid performances in the MOO! Milk-sponsored U-12 Open Chess Championship on January 10 at the ACADO Building on the East Bank of Demerara….
Smaller family sizes but number of households increase – 2022 census report
Guyana recorded 271,946 households in 2022, marking a 32.9 per cent increase from 204,624 households in 2012, according to preliminary results from the 2022 National Population and Housing Census. The figures reflect a long-term upward trend in household formation observed since at least 1991 and signal profound changes in family…
Reg. 3 now second most populated region – 2022 census report
A significant reshaping of Guyana’s regional population map has emerged from the preliminary report of the 2022 National Population and Housing Census, with Region Six (East Berbice–Corentyne) becoming the country’s third most populous administrative region, overtaking Region Ten and underscoring shifting settlement and growth patterns across the country. The preliminary…
Men now outnumber women in Guyana for first time in decades – 2022 census results
For the first time in decades, Guyana’s population has shifted from being female-majority to male-majority, according to preliminary results of the 2022 National Population and Housing Census. The census shows that while both male and female populations increased significantly between 2012 and 2022, the rate of growth among men was…
Guyana’s population surges to 878,674 in 2022, but estimated at 956,044 at the end of 2024
Guyana’s population climbed to 878,674 at the time of the 2022 National Population and Housing Census, recording the country’s highest population growth rate since the end of World War II. The preliminary results of the census were formally unveiled to the public on Monday, January 12, at the Arthur Chung…
Guyana beefs up search and rescue capabilities
Local aviation stakeholders are benefitting from a new search and rescue information management system that helps boost Guyana’s capabilities to respond to emergencies and save lives. The system uses IMSAR software, and 16 individuals have been trained. Those individuals are now able to use the digital system to process an…
Corentyne youth dies in car crash
Tragedy struck on Sunday night along the Number 36 Public Road, Corentyne, when a young man lost his life in a car accident. The deceased has been identified as 22-year-old Lakhram Etwaroo, a construction worker of Number 35 Village. Speaking with News Room, Derick Doodnauth, a resident of Number 36…
One dead, brother critically injured after fight at Barakat Landing
A man is dead and his brother is critically injured after they were involved in a heated altercation with another male at Barakat Landing, Cuyuni River on Sunday. Police Headquarters in a statement said efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect. According to the police, the two brothers, who are…
WPL 2026: Harris, Mandhana power RCB to massive win over UP Warriorz
An opening partnership of 137 between Australia international Grace Harris and India batter Smriti Mandhana powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant nine-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League. The stand took RCB within seven runs of victory as they chased 144 in just 12.1 overs. Harris made…
