As part of government’s continuing response measures to strengthen maritime safety and prevent future tragedies, I have established a Safety and Compliance Audit Team to undertake a comprehensive review of the safety and compliance standards governing marine vessels operating in Guyana.

The Team will comprise Dr Ivor English, former Director-General of the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD); Mr Volton Skeete, former Harbour Master of Guyana; and Captain Joseph

Government support has helped one determined farmer turn devastating setbacks into a thriving agricultural venture.

For Devon Gilead, farming has never been just about growing crops it has been a story of determination.

Long before investing more than $5 million into establishing a thriving dragon fruit farm in Glasgow Housing Scheme, East Bank Berbice, Devon experimented with cultivating grapes, apples and vanilla.

His ambitious venture drew wide

Visiting United Kingdom (UK) Member of Parliament, David Lammy has said that Guyana and other Caribbean small states have successfully placed their climate vulnerabilities at the centre of global diplomacy through decades of persistent collective action.

Speaking at a conservation event in Guyana on Friday, Lammy said that despite their limited geographical size and geopolitical in

The Government of Guyana, through the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has gone out to seek Expressions of Interest from contractors who can salvage the MV Barima wreck.

It was explained that the ill-fated vessel, which sank last month resulting in Guyana’s worst maritime disaster in history, is lying in soft mud at a depth of 42-49 feet and that visibility at the wreck is poor.

“Strong currents and tidal streams may be encountered at times, necessitating suitably robust procedures and equip

Local Professional bodybuilder Nicholas Albert captured his first point in his professional career, in the process inching one step closer to competing in Mr. Olympia, the biggest Bodybuilding Stage.

The point, which he earned by clinching 5th place in the heavyweight category, is the first part of his bid to reach the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Olympia.

The IFBB Mr. Olympia, known officially as the Joe Weider's Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend, is the most presti

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed Guyana’s five-year strategic development plan, which it noted sets the country firmly on the path to economic diversification and resilience.

In the organization’s concluding statement for the 2026 article four mission, IMF explained that the oil money Guyana is saving in the Natural Resources Fund, is helping to protect the country who