The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) is calling for continued diplomatic engagement between Guyana and Suriname following recent public statements by both governments regarding charges linked to activity on the Corentyne River. In a statement, the Chamber said the issue should be addressed through direct dialogue and constructive engagement, noting…
Guyana, Belize sign forest cooperation agreement with automatic extension provision
Guyana and Belize have formalised a major step toward regional environmental cooperation and sustainable development, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on strengthening collaboration in the forest sector. The agreement was signed on Friday, March 27, at Ramphal House in Georgetown, marking what officials described as the beginning of…
GPL says labour, network challenges made some targets unreachable – PUC
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) failed to meet the majority of its performance targets for 2025, according to a review conducted by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Friday. During the Commission’s annual assessment of GPL’s Operating Standards and Performance Targets (OSPT), the power company reported that…
Legal action looms as City Council hopes to seize back control of G/Town roads
In a move to seize back control of 22 city streets from the government, the Georgetown Mayor and City Council on Friday put forward a resolution to take the matter to court. These streets, some of which are commercial and residential, were made Public Roads in a move gazetted on…
Guyana Harpy Eagles Four-Day matches shifted to Antigua
In a move that has sparked frustration within St. Vincent’s sporting administration, the highly anticipated Regional Four-Day Championship clash between defending champions Guyana Harpy Eagles and the Windward Islands Volcanoes has been relocated to Antigua. The shift comes against the backdrop of “miscommunication” and venue scheduling conflicts that left St….
Manickchand calls for crackdown on loud music from vehicles
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, has raised concerns over the growing trend of vehicles blasting loud music across communities and has urged greater respect for public spaces. The Minister said she has observed an increasing number of vehicles outfitted with large sound systems, often occupying entire…
National initiative launched to strengthen hospital quality, patient safety
A national initiative to strengthen hospital quality and patient safety was launched on Thursday by the Ministry of Health in partnership with the Mount Sinai Health System, signalling a decisive shift in Guyana’s healthcare transformation. The initiative, supported by Mount Sinai’s global expertise, including its collaboration with Joint Commission International…
Gov’t urges small contractors to register for projects under $15M
Small contractors across Guyana are being urged to formally register with the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) to access government contracts valued below $15 million. The call was issued by the Ministry of Public Works, which noted that many contractors frequently visit the Ministry seeking project opportunities but…
Penalties for drivers using ‘drugs’ but no recent detection – Traffic Chief
The Guyana Police Force is again warning that driving under the influence of drugs carries the same serious legal consequences as drunk driving and Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh says that such offences are not being taken lightly. Under the law, any person found driving or attempting to drive while under…
CH&PA targets illegal settlements, housing backlog in next five year plan
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) has outlined an aggressive five-year plan aimed at eliminating illegal settlements, clearing the backlog of housing applications and significantly expanding the national housing programme. Chief Executive Officer Dr. Martin Pertab made the announcement during remarks at the launch of the International Building Expo…
