Guyana’s rice sector is poised for another record harvest in 2025, but while farmers and millers are celebrating strong yields, the international market is proving less favourable, with falling prices and a global glut creating serious challenges for exporters. President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday said that global rice production…

President Dr Irfaan Ali has reiterated that while Guyana remains committed to keeping the Caribbean a zone of peace, the country will not turn a blind eye to the growing threats posed by transnational crime, drug trafficking and incursions linked to Venezuela. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Ali stressed that…

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced that Guyanese will soon be able to apply online for key government documents—including police clearances, and birth and death certificates—as part of the administration’s sweeping digitisation agenda aimed at modernising public services. Speaking at his first press conference of his second term, President Ali…

President Dr. Irfaan Ali says the government’s move to make university education free has already doubled applications at the University of Guyana (UG), with an immediate focus on expanding high-demand programmes in medicine and engineering across the regions. “By removing barriers and making education more affordable, we’ve seen applications at…

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced that the government will embark on a series of multi-million-dollar investments to modernise the operations of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) and build a full-scale smart grid capable of meeting the country’s growing energy demands. Speaking at his first press conference of his…

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has unveiled a sweeping Georgetown Revival Plan, signalling the government’s determination to transform the capital city into a model of urban development, heritage preservation and public service delivery. The announcement came during his first press conference of his second term, held Tuesday afternoon at his Shiv…

  A 39-year-old truck driver from Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, has been charged with multiple traffic offences following an incident earlier this month. Stephen Sumner of Lot 12-13 Farm, Mahaicony, appeared at the Mahaica Magistrate’s Court on 10th September 2025, facing three charges under the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic…

Mae’s School is now required to provide supporting documents—either approved or in the process of being approved—in order to continue its occupancy at Farnum Ground, Subryanville, where it currently accommodates more than 2,000 students. The issue, which is being addressed through the Georgetown Mayor and City Council’s office, continued this…

Just two days into his new role, Keoma Griffith, Guyana’s freshly appointed Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, says he is still “pinching himself” as he settles into the Cabinet of President Dr Irfaan Ali. Griffith, a 34-year-old attorney with nearly a decade of experience in the courts, including appearances…

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced its 15-member touring squad for the October 2nd-14th, two-test series against India, with matches in Ahmedabad and Delhi. The series forms part of the ICC World Test Championship and will be the first away fixture for the test team in the new cycle and…