President Ali signs proclamations dissolving parliament, RDCs

–says upcoming elections represent Guyana’s commitment to renewing democratic covenant between its citizens, gov’t PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday signed the proclamation to dissolve the Parliament of Guyana, making way for the general and...

Guyana’s President unveils global formula to finance biodiversity protection

Guyana Defense Force commended for rebuilding efforts on Union Island

Members of the Guyana Defense Force have been commended for their critical role in rebuilding Union Island in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. Minister of Housing Dr. Orando Brewster expressed heartfelt gratitude to the men and women, at an...

APNU loads up oil money promises at election campaign launch

Last Updated on Monday, 7 July 2025, 1:03 by Denis Chabrol Ganesh Mahipaul The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR)-led A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Sunday night launched its election campaign rally, vowing to deliver more to...

Failure of PPP Government’s food production and food security policies are reflected in New GMC’s four-year data

Dear Editor, The PPP Government continues to mislead Guyanese about actual agricultural output, while providing a narrative that doesn’t reflect the true story. Which is, according to data from the New Guyana Marketing Cooperation (NGPC), “basic...

Guyana pushes for bold new framework to finance biodiversity protection

Guyana is once again stepping onto the international stage with bold ambition, this time to ensure that biodiversity protection takes its rightful place at the centre of the global climate agenda. President Dr Irfaan Ali, speaking on the United...

Cyprus town rallies round Guyanese restaurateur faced with deportation

Katina Baird A Guyanese woman who had been detained in Cyprus and was awaiting deportation was on Friday released by the authorities there following a wave of support for her from the public and organisations. According to the Cyprus Mail, Katina...

Third party writing and the not so scientific elections’ polls

Dear Editor, I was intrigued to see former President Granger break his silence with wisdoms from Pearl. A letter written in the third person. Like Royalty. I will adopt his template. Bill Cotton/Reform has enjoyed penning missals to this organ. He...

Iva Wharton elected president of GPA

Iva Wharton The Guyana Press Association yesterday elected a new executive with senior journalist Iva Wharton of Capitol News voted in as the new president. She was one of two people who contested for the position, the other being sports...

GSL cricket season presents opportunity to showcase Guyana’s capacity as a premier service destination

Dear Editor, As a tourism writer, I am confident that with the highly anticipated GSL cricket season upon us once again, Guyana is poised to experience a significant surge in sports tourism and business travel. This season presents yet another...

Win for President’s XI over Berbice XI in PPP/C fund-raising T10 at Albion

In a festive atmosphere at a vibrant Albion Ground, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) held a grand T10 cricket match and family fun day on Sunday (July 6). The exciting 10-over Tapeball game featured President Irfaan Ali, Minister of...

Guyana President Ali dissolves Parliament ahead of Sept. 1 elections

President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday officially signed a proclamation to dissolve the Parliament of Guyana, paving the way for general and regional elections to be held on September 1, 2025. In a live broadcast on his Facebook page, President Ali...

BRICS Summit: PM Modi Meets Uruguayan President In Brazil

Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the President of Uruguay, Yamandu Orsi, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday. The two leaders held discussions covering the full spectrum of bilateral...

Guyana-China relationship has potential for increased growth best reached through acculturation

Dear Editor, Resilience and stability can be considered the appropriate words to describe the current relationship between Guyana and China in 2025. Despite global turbulence due to armed conflicts, financial system fluctuations and trade wars...

New CCJ president: Make court final appellate body

News Melissa Doughty 3 Hrs Ago Caribbean Court of Justice president Justice Winston Anderson - Courtesy CCJ The Caribbean Court of Justice’s (CCJ) fourth president Justice Winston Anderson hopes more countries make it its final appellate court...

New CCJ President Calls for Wider Regional Accession to Final Appellate Court

Newly sworn-in President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson, is urging Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States that have not yet acceded to the Court’s appellate jurisdiction to take steps toward...

Carter Center launches mission to observe Guyana’s elections

THE Carter Center has launched an international election observation mission to Guyana in advance of the country’s general and regional elections scheduled for September 1. According to a press release, the center was invited to observe this...

Journalist Iva Wharton is new GPA president

See below statement from the Guyana Press Association: The Guyana Press Association elected a new executive council on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at its General Members Meeting held at Theatre Guild in Kingston, Georgetown. Journalist Iva Wharton was...

Urgent need for deeper collaboration on trade, food security and democracy – President Ali says in CARICOM Day message

See below full message on the occasion of CARICOM Day from President Dr Irfaan Ali: On this CARICOM Day, I extend heartfelt greetings and warmest wishes to all Guyanese and our brothers and sisters across the vibrant Caribbean Community. This is a...

Extractive industries initiative silence can jeopardise Guyana – policy forum

Last Updated on Friday, 4 July 2025, 13:43 by Writer The Guyana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GYEITI) has been effectively inactive for the past six months, following the publication of its sixth annual report in December 2024,...