See below the full release from the Ministry of Labour: The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning notes with serious concern allegations regarding the treatment of foreign workers employed at Ekaa Hrim Earth Resources in Batavia Village, Region Seven. Acting on information received, the Ministry over the weekend launched an…
United Nations joins Global Biodiversity Alliance, signs declaration with Guyana
(Ministry of Natural Resources and United Nations Guyana Joint Press Release) The Government of Guyana and the United Nations in Guyana signed a Declaration of Intent (DOI) to formalise the United Nations’ participation in the Global Biodiversity Alliance, marking an important step in strengthening cooperation on biodiversity conservation, sustainable development,…
Elections trial resumes; concerns raised about Lawrence absence
The trial into the March 2020 elections resumed on Monday after a two weeks adjournment with a key witness, Bibi Aneishaw Mohamed continuing and concluding her sworn testimony. The proceedings resumed after the last hearing which was held on April 30. On that date, the defence and prosecution teams, along…
60th anniversary celebrations to unlock Orange Economy potential – Jacobs
Guyana’s Orange Economy being pushed by the government is expected to greatly benefit stakeholders through the range of activities planned for the nation’s 60th Independence Anniversary Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs on Sunday appeared on the Starting Point Podcast and said…
Fernandes and Arjoon claim top individual titles at 60th Independence Squash
The National Racquet Centre on Sunday played host to a masterclass in squash as the 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee Invitational Tournament concluded in thrilling fashion. Given Guyana’s long-standing dominance in Caribbean squash, the stakes were exceptionally high, bringing together the absolute crème de la crème —the top eight-ranked players across…
Haynes and Beharry stand out at 60th Independence Badminton Tournament
The Guyana 60th Independence Anniversary Badminton Tournament concluded at the National Gymnasium with a series of final matches featuring the country’s leading senior and junior athletes. The event marked Guyana’s Diamond Jubilee Independence celebrations, showcasing the sport’s current development. Akili Haynes and Mishka Beharry emerged as the standout performers of…
As demand for translators grows, Police Academy expands foreign language training
Head of the Guyana Police Force Academy, Sonia Herbert, says the institution is strengthening foreign language training and translation capacity, as Guyana continues to experience increased interaction with foreign nationals. “Because of the influx of foreign nationals and with the oil and gas industry and all the development that is…
‘The best time for sport’ – Minister Jacobs outlines aggressive diversification, mega events and infrastructure boom
Describing the current era as “the best time for sport” in Guyana’s history, Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs, has outlined a comprehensive strategy to transform the nation into a premier regional sporting hub. Speaking on the Starting Point podcast on Sunday, Minister Jacobs detailed…
Police recruits undergo body cam, computer training amid digital policing push
The Guyana Police Force is ramping up efforts to modernise policing, with recruits now undergoing specialised training on the use of body cameras and computer literacy as the force pushes deeper into technology-driven law enforcement. Chief Instructor at the Police Force Academy, Inspector Kareem Hoosein said recruits are being trained…
Prisoner escapes from Lusignan Prison
The Guyana Prison Service is seeking the public’s assistance to recapture an inmate who escaped from the Lusignan Prison on Monday. The escapee is Adrian Damder, whose last known address is 44 Graham Street, Better Hope, East Coast Demerara. According to the Prison Service, Damder is incarcerated for threatening language….
