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Legal Affairs
    28th Apr, 2026

Major legal reforms planned to strengthen standards and accountability in Guyana

Sweeping reforms to Guyana's legal profession are on the horizon, according to Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC.

Speaking on his weekly programme, 'Issues in the News' on Tuesday evening, the AG outlined a series of changes

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Amerindian Development
    28th Apr, 2026

Health Ministry rejects APA claims at UN, outlines major hinterland investments

The Ministry of Health has pushed back strongly against statements made by the President of the Amerindian Peoples Association (APA), Lemmel Thomas, at a recent United Nations forum, describing the remarks as misleading and not reflective of the reality on the

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Business and Economy
    28th Apr, 2026

SkillsConnect App tops 1,800 user profiles

Government says its push toward digital services is not only improving access but also tackling long-standing inefficiencies and corruption risks.

The Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulifkar Ally

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Legal Affairs
    28th Apr, 2026

Courtroom Clash & Recount Defence in 2020 Elections Fraud Trial

Tensions arose in court during the morning proceedings between key prosecution witness Bibi Aneisha Mohamed and defence attorney Nigel Hughes.

The morning sitting was disrupted by a heated exchange during cross-examination, after M

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Human Development
    28th Apr, 2026

Labour Minister calls for stricter compliance with Health and Safety standards

The push for safer workplaces took centre stage today at the Occupational Safety and Health Symposium, held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.

Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith, revealed that the country has

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Human Development
    28th Apr, 2026

Restorative Justice drive expands across Guyana

Guyana is taking the lead in advancing a more people-centered approach to justice, with a growing national focus on restorative justice.

Restorative justice is at the centre of discussions among judicial stakeholders, as efforts intensif

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Human Development
    27th Apr, 2026

PWDs gain new opportunities through GUYSOL programme

Guyana’s transition to renewable energy is creating new opportunities for inclusion, as persons living with disabilities benefit from the Guyana Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Programme.

At a recent feedback session held at the Grand Coastal Hotel, partic

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Recent News


Court to revisit GECOM headquarters as elections fraud trial intensifies

News
  29th Apr, 2026

The 2020 elections fraud trial is set to enter a critical phase, with the court scheduled to visit the Guyana Elections Commission headquarters on Wednesday at 10 hours.

The exercise will allow witnesses to retrace events and identify, on location, key moments from the 2020 elections period. While cross-examination has already been completed, the defence may revisit questioning if new issues arise.

Earlier in the proceedings today, key prosecution witness Bibi Mohamed returned to

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Distribution of 10 Garbage Trucks to East Coast and East Bank NDCs advances national rollout

Business and Economy
  29th Apr, 2026

The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, on Tuesday distributed ten (10) garbage compactor trucks to Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) along the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara, Region Four. This forms part of the ongoing nationwide rollout to strengthen solid waste management systems.

The NDCs benefitting from this distribution are:

1. Soesdyke/Te Huis Te Coverden;

2. Caledonia/Good Success;

3. Golden Grove/Diamon

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MP Hussain assures preparedness in Reg. 6 for May-June rainy season

Agriculture
  29th Apr, 2026

Building on the absence of major flooding in Region Six despite recent heavy rainfall, Member of Parliament Zamal Hussain has assured that measures are in place to reduce the risk of potential flooding during the upcoming May–June rainy season.

During an interview with NCN News, MP Hussain said the government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), has been working assiduously to ensure that all canals and internal drains are pr

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Over 15,000 Pupils begin NGSA nationwide

Education
  29th Apr, 2026

Some 15,938 pupils are writing the National Grade Six Assessment, which commenced today and will conclude tomorrow.

Across the country, parents turned out early to accompany their children, ensuring they arrived at their respective exam centres on time.

In Georgetown, our news team, Nakasia Logan and Gavin Allen, visited several schools and spoke with students and parents who shared mixed emotions about their level of preparation and readiness for the exams.

Candidates shared t

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1,765 pupils sit NGSA in Reg. 6

Education
  29th Apr, 2026

Pupils across Region Six were in high spirits on Wednesday morning as they entered examination rooms to sit the 2026 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA).



Regional Executive Officer Narindra Persaud visited several schools throughout the region, offering words of encouragement as students commenced the two-day exam.

A total of 1,765 pupils in Region Six will sit the four core subjects of Mathematics, English, Science, and Social Studies, during the two-day examination.

The examina

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Labour Ministry Launches OSH Village and Job Fair on Main Street

Business and Economy
  29th Apr, 2026

The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning has officially launched the Occupational Safety and Health Village and Job Fair on Main Street, Georgetown.

This event is part of the month-long Occupational Safety and Health activities.

Over 32 booths have set up along Main Street, advertising jobs in a range of areas.

Representatives from several agencies, such as AGM and NewRest Guyana encouraged persons to come out and engage with their teams to explore available opportuniti

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