A new Center of Excellence aimed at strengthening agricultural education and practical training for farmers will be established at the Guyana School of Agriculture. “We are also working very closely at the Guyana School of Agriculture to build a Centre of Excellence where we will have more subjects on agriculture,…
South Rupununi Conservation Society selected as St. Andrews Prize for the Environment finalist
The South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS) has been selected as one of three finalists for the prestigious St Andrews Prize for the Environment for their project titled “Transforming Environmental Education in Guyana”. The St Andrews Prize for the Environment is an annual international award conferred to an innovative and impactful environment initiative by the…
‘AI must be integrated into national planning now’ – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr Bharat Jagdeo is warning the Global South that advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) could create a new disparity between larger and smaller nations, urging governments to integrate AI into national planning now. Delivering the inaugural address on Wednesday at the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) at the…
Guyana’s Ali, Trinidad’s Kamla to meet Trump in March
Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali and Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad- Bissessar are expected to meet United States (US) President Donald Trump in Miami on March 7. Both regional leaders confirmed the meeting on the sidelines of the ongoing meeting of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government in…
$219.4M worth of cannabis destroyed in Upper Berbice River operation
Approximately $219.4 million worth of cannabis was destroyed during a police eradication exercise conducted on Wednesday at Fort Nassau, Upper Berbice River. According to Police Headquarters, the operation was carried out between 05:00hrs and 16:05hrs. During the exercise, ranks discovered two cannabis fields covering a combined area of about six…
How pensioners can receive old age pension increase
Old Age Pensioners can receive the increased pension payment beginning in March, according to Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud. Pensioners who already collected their January and February payments of $41,000 are required to visit the post office to stamp their March voucher, which reflects the…
Berbice teen mom battles for life after stabbed 25 time by child father
A woman from Berbice is fighting for her life in the Intensive Care Unit of the New Amsterdam Public Hospital after being stabbed 25 times by the father of her child. The injured woman is Tiana Chapman, 15, from Pepper Street, Heat Burn Village, East Bank Berbice. Her aunt, Donzel…
‘B’ Field Sophia vendors relocated to facilitate road works
Vendors who sell at B Field, Sophia, were on Wednesday relocated to facilitate the ongoing road widening project in the area. Some 11 of them, who previously operated between Dennis Street and Pain Lane (the 9th Corner) commenced the relocation process while another 60 will soon join. This is the…
Major foundation work commences on Hilton-branded 256-room Georgetown Seafront Resort and Convention Centre
Major foundation works are currently underway on the Hilton-branded 256-room Georgetown Seafront Resort and Convention Centre, a GYD 63 billion investment secured under an Investment Agreement signed in 2025 between Go-Invest and the project’s international developers. The development represents one of the largest hospitality investments underway in Guyana and will…
Corriverton Stabbing: Woman survives 12 stab wounds, undergoes surgery for injured liver
A Corriverton woman is recovering after sustaining 12 stab wounds allegedly inflicted by her partner, 46-year-old Patrick Singh. Ruth Persaud, a neighbour, recounted the frightening events. She said that at about 13:40 hrs on Sunday, she was at home with her family when their peace was shattered by screams that…
