Agriculture Minister and Chairman of the CARICOM Ministerial Taskforce on Food Security, Zulfikar Mustapha, is warning that ongoing global conflicts—particularly in the Middle East—are posing serious and immediate risks to food and economic stability across the Caribbean. Speaking during the Taskforce’s first meeting for the second quarter of 2026, Mustapha…
Mocha’s modern Day/Night Childcare Centre for opening soon
An inspection was conducted at a newly established Early Childhood Development Centre, signalling another step in the government’s efforts to strengthen childcare services and early learning across communities. The facility, located in the heart of the Mocha/Perseverance community, integrates day/night care and early childhood education under one roof. It was…
Newly planted trees along Heroes Highway vandalised
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC), in collaboration with the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC), has issued a strong condemnation of ongoing vandalism targeting young trees planted under the National Tree Planting Project, particularly along the Heroes Highway. In a public statement on Friday, the agencies expressed concern over repeated acts of…
GMSA hails growth of manufacturing sector, launches new programme for small business support
Guyana’s manufacturing sector expanded by 20 per cent in 2025, and the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) has rolled out a targeted programme to support small businesses capitalise on this growth. At the GMSA’s Annual General Meeting on Friday, its President Rafeek Khan credited this growth to the strength…
Edghill announces relocation plan for Dennis Street vendors
In a proactive step to advance the ongoing rehabilitation of Dennis Street, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, recently convened a meeting in the Ministry’s boardroom with vendors currently operating along the corridor in the vicinity of ‘C’ Field, Sophia. The primary objective of the engagement was to establish…
Noor Cricket Youth Club to embark on six-match tour of Guyana
Noor Cricket Youth Club (NCYC) of Canada has announced its squad for the upcoming six-match tour of Guyana. The series, from May 6-11, will give youngsters from the club an opportunity to play against different oppositions and test their skills in varying conditions. Fresh from their dominance in the Canadian Commonwealth…
New date for AmCham Guyana golf tournament to be announced shortly
A new date for the third annual American Chamber of Commerce Guyana (AmCham Guyana) will be announced shortly, following the postponement of the April 25 tournament at the Lusignan Golf Course. “This decision (to postpone) has been made due to unforeseen weather conditions that have resulted in significant flooding of…
Magistrate flags defence attorney’s ‘extended’ absence as 2020 elections trial continues
As the trial into the 2020 General and Regional Elections continues, acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty on Friday raised concerns over the absence of defence attorney Darren Wade, stating that the court had not heard from him for an “extended” period. Wade later apologised to the court through his colleague…
Nandlall signals overhaul of Guyana’s outdated contract system
Guyana’s existing contract framework, seen as outdated, poorly enforced and structurally weak, is no longer fit for purpose, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has said. Speaking at the close of an International Federation of Consulting Engineers FIDIC-focused workshop at the Grand Coastal Hotel on Thursday, Nandlall said key elements of the…
Infrastructure, support for low-yielding farmers in Wakenaam coming
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Wednesday, engaged farmers and residents at the island of Wakenaam, and assured them that efforts are underway to boost production by identifying and supporting farmers. He told the farmers present that those who are recording below-average yields will be assisted by the ministry. He also…
