The Government has advanced plans to construct a brand new senior citizens home, as part of a wider national push to modernise elder care services and strengthen what President Dr Irfaan Ali has described as the country’s emerging “care economy.” The update was provided by the Minister of Human Services…
Diana Chapman was always going to win
By Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy In Guyana, you learn early when to hold your breath. Certain rooms tighten when certain people walk in. In sport, in culture, in school, in work, Linden people tend to be those moments. Competitive and allergic to mediocrity, they arrive with a reputation that precedes them….
$72.3B budgeted for pensions, newborn grants and subsidies
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has earmarked more than $72 billion in 2026 to support pensions and social assistance, including old age pensions, public assistance, permanent disability payments, the newborn cash grant, and new transport and utility subsidies. The breakdown was provided in the Committee of Supply…
Guyana Cricket Board receives landmark Olympic Association affiliation
In a historic and groundbreaking development, the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has officially received Olympic affiliation following the unanimous approval and ratification of its membership application by the Executive Committee and General Council of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA). According to a joint press release from the two bodies, the…
$47M for upgrades to historic service buildings including 150-year-old Palms
As the Committee of Supply continued scrutiny of proposed spending for fiscal year 2026, the Minister of Human Services and Social Security was called on to explain an allocation for building maintenance. Minister Dr. Vindyha Persaud said the ministry is upgrading aging facilities to modernise service delivery while preserving important…
Guyana among countries seeing resurgence of chikungunya – PAHO
Guyana is among several countries in the Americas recording increasing chikungunya cases, prompting the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to issue an epidemiological alert and urge governments to strengthen surveillance and preparedness. In its alert issued from Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, PAHO said the region has been experiencing a sustained…
Murder suspect arrested in Annai
Police have arrested a 19-year-old resident of Annai in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old tour guide last September. In a release, Police said the man was arrested in Annai, North Rupununi, on Tuesday. He is a suspect in the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old John Elliot, a tour guide…
Gov’t close to acquiring Berbice Bridge, cost less than one year of tolls – Edghill
The Government of Guyana is moving closer to acquiring the Berbice Bridge and according to Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill, the cost to the Treasury will be less than what it would have paid in tolls for one year. The disclosure was made on Wednesday during consideration of the…
Miner, 19, charged with murder of employer
Ewart Baychu, also known as “Ewie,” a 19-year-old gold miner of Tapacuma Village, Essequibo Coast, has been charged with the murder of his employer, John José Marciano. The murder was committed on February 7, 2026, at a mining camp located at 14 Miles Issano Backdam, Middle Mazaruni River. Baychu appeared…
President Ali proposes use of non-lethal weapons amid growing backlog of firearm license applications
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has proposed the use of non-lethal but “highly effective” weapons as part of efforts to respond to people’s needs and clear the growing backlog of firearm license applications. Speaking at the opening of the Guyana Police Force annual officers’ conference on Wednesday, President Ali revealed that…
