The Government has intensified its support for survivors and families affected by the MV Barima tragedy, with international assistance from the United Nations and the Red Cross also being sought.

This update from Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, who said the Government remains focused on providing assistance and addressing the immediate and longer-term needs of those affected by the tragedy.

Speaking on the Starting Point podcast, Dr. Vindhya

Concerns are growing over efforts by international drug traffickers to use Guyana as a transshipment point for narcotics destined for other markets.

Director of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit, James Singh, says law enforcement agencies, with support from international partners, are stepping up efforts to disrupt these networks.

His comment follows the recent destruction of a quantity of illicit substance worth some four hundred and thirty million dollars.

"The scale at which t

The largest oil Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel is set to enter Guyana’s waters this week after sailing from Singapore.

This development was announced by President Dr. Irfaan Ali today.

"This vessel was built by modec for the cost of US US$12.7 billion it is the largest vessel in Guyana’s fleet designed to add roughly 250,000 barells of oil per day and push national output above 1 million barell per day for the first time," he said.

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The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s “Embrace” platform is a free, confidential, and professional national online mental health and therapy platform designed to address a wide range of counselling needs across Guyana.

The platform link will be available on the Ministry’s Facebook page and website on Friday, August 21, 2026. Embrace is designed to address long-term mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression, as w

Mohamed Aqtar Ali has, through his attorney, demanded the withdrawal of statements allegedly made about him by Opposition Leader and businessman Azruddin Mohamed in a video posted online, warning that legal action could follow if the statements are not retracted.

In a letter dated today, Attorney-at-Law Kashir A. Khan said he was acting on behalf of Ali in relation to a video reportedly uploaded to the Team Mohamed Facebook account earlier in the day. The attorney alleges that several statements made in

As Guyana prepares for the rollout of its Development Bank, small businesses are being positioned to access new financing opportunities.

But the Small Business Bureau says getting the money is only part of the equation. Businesses must also be able to demonstrate that they are ready to receive and manage that financing.

The Guyana Development Bank will soon open another financing door to small businesses, providing entrepreneurs with access to much needed capital.

But before y