Protest over Commissioner of Information taken to Office of the President

Christopher Ram speaking to Stabroek News yesterday A handful of members of civil society yesterday protested outside of the Office of the President (OP) on Vlissengen Road over the continued non-functioning of the Office of the Commissioner of...

Miner Ronaldo Alphonso backs President Ali for second term, cites major wins for mining sector

Prominent miner and industry leader Ronaldo Alphonso has thrown his full support behind President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s bid for a second term, praising what he calls “real, tangible benefits” delivered to Guyana’s mining sector over the past...

Caribbean civil society demands sanctions and military embargo against the Israeli “rogue state”

Over 40 civil society organisations and prominent individuals from at least 15 countries across the Caribbean have issued an open letter to the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), calling for immediate and decisive action...

Housing Ministers reject suggestion that house lots can be distributed for free

The suggestions and promises being made by political aspirants that house lots can be distributed to citizens for free were today rejected by the ministers of housing Collin Croal and Susan Rodrigues. “You have parties that are now coming to say...

Man charged with violent robbery on King St

Orwin Fraser A man was yesterday granted $80,000 bail after being charged with robbery with violence. Orwin Fraser, also known as “Lilawattie,” appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where the charge was...

Govt monitoring payment methods by Chinese and Trinidadian companies in Guyana

Amidst persisting shortages of foreign currency in the local market, the Guyana Government is closely monitoring the operations of Chinese establishments and Trinidadian companies here to ascertain whether they are involved in gold smuggling or...

Guyana Cricket Board head endorses President Ali for second term

President of the Guyana Cricket Board, Director of Cricket West Indies and businessman Bissoondyal Singh has endorsed President Irfaan Ali for a second term. Delivering remarks at the Berbice Cricket Board’s annual awards ceremony, Singh told the...

Is government in caretaker mode?

Guyana Opens Court Dedicated to People With Mental Health Issues

Guyana has opened a mental health court to improve access to justice and treatment for people with mental health conditions. The specialised court, which will use therapeutic jurisprudence, will operate out of the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. It...

ExxonMobil Guyana relinquishes 20% of Stabroek Block

The Ministry of Natural Resources announced on Wednesday that ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) has officially relinquished 20 per cent of the Stabroek Block. ‘Relinquishment,’ outlined in the 2016 Production Sharing Agreement (PSA), refers to the...

President lays out “bountiful” and security conscious plans for Essequibo

President Irfaan Ali over the weekend laid out a number of programmes he said his government has in the pipeline for the Essequibo region, which he believes will boost productivity, increase disposable income and improve the standard of living...

Guyana, U.S. trade suppasses US$4.7 billion

BILATERAL trade between Guyana and the United States of America (U.S.) has surpassed S$4.7 billion over the past year and according to the U.S. Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, this is a new record reflecting the strong and rapidly growing...

GUYANA-POLITICS-Presidential candidate accuses government of being behind “smear’ allegations

ELECTIONS 2025: Carter Center team of experts to start arriving from June 30

See below the full release from the Carter Center: The Carter Center has launched an international election observation mission to Guyana in advance of the country’s general and regional elections scheduled for Sept. 1. The Center was invited to...

Elections 2025: Carter Centre observers already in Guyana ahead of Sept 1 polls

Guyana should emulate Jamaica’s Integrity Commission Act – Goolsarran

To assist in the fight against corruption, Guyana should consider having an anti-corruption agency that sees the merger of the Integrity and Public Procurement commissions alongside a State Assets Recovery Agency that is staffed with the requisite...

URP endorses President Ali for second term

MOVED by the significant development taking place under the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration, the United Republican Party (URP) has announced its endorsement of President, Dr Irfaan Ali for a second term. A press release...

Modern $940.7M Christ Church Secondary brings Guyana closer to universal education

-President Ali says at commissioning ceremony -emphasises government’s commitment to uplifting young people, providing ‘bridges’ to opportunity, avenues for success NOW equipped with modern laboratories and a multipurpose indoor facility, the...

GECOM intensifies civic, voter-education activities for upcoming elections

THE Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has intensified the implementation of its civic and voter education strategy for General and Regional Elections with several community engagements already underway countrywide, and a series of other planned...

Guyana Searches For Company to Build NGL Facility

Jun 30, 2025 © atdr - stock.adobe.com Guyana is looking for a company willing to build a natural gas liquids (NGL) facility as part of efforts to monetize its offshore gas reserves, according to a notice published by the South American government...