Six political parties are contesting the upcoming General and Regional Elections in Guyana. Seeking support from citizens, the candidates of those parties have been making various promises- from cash incentives and policy commitments, to plans for improved healthcare and social protection initiatives. To get into the nitty-gritty of these promises,…
Bruce Golding leads OAS electoral observation mission to Guyana
See below the full release from the Organization of American States (OAS): The Organization of American States (OAS) has begun deployment of its Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) for the 2025 General and Regional Elections in Guyana, led by former Prime Minister of Jamaica Bruce Golding. The OAS/EOM will comprise 27…
Guyana validates long-term climate adaptation plan
Guyana this week began a validation workshop for its National Adaptation Plan (NAP), a blueprint for tackling the impacts of climate change over the medium and long term. The plan, developed under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, is aligned with Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy and incorporates…
New Tuschen Secondary to facilitate UG college of medical sciences in Reg 3
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced that the newly commissioned Tuschen Secondary School will be used as a branch of the University of Guyana’s College of Medical Sciences. This announcement was made during the commissioning of the $930 million school. The Head of State said the school will accommodate…
Joint Services ‘committed to national security, professional service’
See below the full statement issued by the Joint Services of Guyana: The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and its partners in the Joint Services continue to stand on the frontlines of safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty, protecting our nation’s security, and ensuring the safety of every citizen. Every mission undertaken, whether…
APNU now promises free house lots for applicants earning less than $400,000 monthly
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), the main political opposition, announced on Wednesday that it would give free house lots to applicants earning less than $400,000 monthly. This promise was shared in a graphic posted on Facebook by the party’s Vice Presidential candidate, Ganesh Mahipaul. Notably, this commitment is not…
Heart diseases rise among younger patients – Dr. Carpen
Head of Internal Medicine and Cardiology at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Dr. Mahendra Carpen, is recommending routine health screenings from as early as age 25 in Guyana, as cases of cardiovascular disease are increasingly being detected among the younger population. Speaking on an episode of the Starting Point…
PPP/C eyes aviation school in next term
The incumbent PPP/C has outlined ambitious plans to transform Guyana’s aviation sector in its 2025 manifesto, including the establishment of a state-of-the-art aviation school that will train and certify personnel locally. According to the manifesto, which was launched on Monday at the Pegasus Corporate Center, the aviation school will be…
Van Lange, Budhoo named in West Indies U-19 squad for Sri Lanka series
Guyana’s Jonathan Van Lange and Afraz Ali Budhoo have been named in a 16-man West Indies U-19 squad that will host their Sri Lankan counterparts for a seven-match Youth ODI series in Antigua, beginning on August 25. The team, led by dynamic Barbadian batsman Joshua Dorne, comprises the best performers…
Van Lange, Budhoo named in West Indies U-19 squad for Sri Lanka series
Guyana’s Jonathan Van Lange and Afraz Ali Budhoo have been named in a 16-man West Indies U-19 squad that will host their Sri Lankan counterparts for a seven-match Youth ODI series in Antigua, beginning on August 25. The team, led by dynamic Barbadian batsman Joshua Dorne, comprises the best performers…
