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Business and Economy
    26th Jun, 2026

President Ali calls for reinvention of accounting profession to meet AI era

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has called on Caribbean accountants to fundamentally redefine their profession to align with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI).

Addressing delegates at the opening of the 43rd Annual Conference of the Institute of C

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Local Development
    26th Jun, 2026

GWI acquires two new sewer combination tanker trucks to strengthen response time for sanitation services

Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has expanded its fleet of emergency and maintenance vehicles by acquiring two new sewer combination tanker trucks, a strategic investment to enhance the utility's sanitation operations and improve service delivery within sewered

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News
    26th Jun, 2026

‘Putting Safety First’ Campaign intensifies with public awareness and inspections

The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning, through its Occupational Safety and Health Department, in collaboration with other stakeholders, has formally commenced and is now intensifying the “Putting Safety First” Campaign.

This national initiative began

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Business and Economy
    26th Jun, 2026

Government doubles mortgage interest tax relief for first-time homeowners

First-time homeowners can now deduct the full interest paid on their home loans from their taxable income, after the government doubled the relief ceiling under Section 28 of the Income Tax Act, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Thursday at the open

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Local Development
    25th Jun, 2026

Over 1,000 Local Government Officials to receive stipend increases within days

More than 1,000 local government officials across Guyana are set to benefit from significant increases in their monthly stipends, with payments expected to take effect within days, according to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manick

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Housing
    24th Jun, 2026

Over 400 Reg. 6 residents receive certificates of title

Over 400 residents of Region 6 are now one step closer to homeownership, after they received their certificates of title on Wednesday.

The distribution was spearheaded by the Ministry of Housing, through the Central Housing and Plannin

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Crime & Security
    24th Jun, 2026

‘Sir Mars’ murder accused wuthdraws guilty plea

The murder case involving famed Entertainer Kerwyn Mars, popularly known as “Sir Mars”, took an unexpected turn today when the young man who pleaded guilty for his murder withdrew his plea.

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Recent News


Partnerships essential to meet housing demand

Business and Economy
  26th Jun, 2026

The Private Sector Commission is reinforcing the need for partnerships, to continue Guyana's construction boom, with the commission’s Chairman, Gerry Gouveia Junior, highlighting the unprecedented opportunities for local and international investors.

The Government of Guyana has for some time urged companies to form consortiums and take up opportunities in construction and other sectors.

It is a message reinforced by PSC Chairman, Captain

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Guyana & Jamaica ink several MOU’s  

Agriculture
  26th Jun, 2026

Guyana is looking to advance cooperation in various fields with its sister CARICOM Country, Jamaica.

This was outlined today by the Guyanese and Jamaican leaders, when they witnessed the signing of several bilateral agreements.

The two countries plan to deepen bilateral cooperation in several areas including Agriculture, Financial Services, Energy and Security.

To facilitate this, several MOUs were signed today at State House, as Jamaican Prime Minis

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Ministry of Local Government Connects La Grange and Bagotville WBD by building bridge

Human Development
  29th Jun, 2026

Demonstrating a commitment to rapid community development, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Honourable Priya Manickchand, officially commissioned a newly constructed pedestrian bridge connecting Unity Street, La Grange, to Inner Bagotville over the weekend.

Delivered in fulfillment of a promise, the structure provides safe, immediate access for residents and daily commuters.

The commissioning ceremony was attended by Regional Executive Officer (REO) for Region 3 (Essequibo Island

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Historic Victory for Guyana: GCAA Deputy DG Elected Chairman of ACS Special Committee on Transport

Aviation
  29th Jun, 2026

Guyana has achieved a historic milestone with its election, for the first time, to the Chairmanship of the Special Committee on Transport of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS). The election, which took place during the 31st Extraordinary Session of the ACS Ministerial Council on June 21, 2026, marks a significant step in Guyana’s growing leadership within the Greater Caribbean. Dr. Saheed Sulaman, Deputy Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), will serve as Chairman of the Com

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Rice Farmers to receive $3 billion in cash subsidies starting next week

Agriculture
  29th Jun, 2026

In keeping with the commitment made by His Excellency, President Dr. Irfaan Ali, in April this year, the Ministry of Agriculture will commence the distribution of cash subsidies to rice farmers across Guyana beginning next week.

This commitment was made during a consultation with hundreds of rice farmers at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on April 30, as part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to support the rice industry in the face of increasing global challenges affecting agricultural produ

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Screening shows alarming levels of juvenile substance abuse

Healthcare
  26th Jun, 2026

Alarming levels of substance use among schoolchildren in Guyana have been uncovered through recent health screenings. For instance, almost half of the more than 6000 secondary school children screened had consumed alcohol and a significant number of students also vape.

Speaking at the observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2026, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony described drug trafficking as a comp

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