Guyana looks beyond oil amid economic boom
-by NaAsia Bristol Guyana’s oil and gas sector continues to drive rapid economic growth, but President Irfaan Ali says the country must use this period of expansion to build an…
GPL’s US$20M Control Centre, Goedverwagting Substation near commissioning
-by Shamiah Grant Guyana Power and Light is preparing to commission its 300-megawatt Goedverwagting substation and a new US$20 million National Control Centre. The projects form part of GPL’s US$422.2…
Growth Vs. Cost of Living
-by David Clarke Guyana’s economy continues to record rapid growth, with the country’s expanding oil sector complemented by strong performance across the non-oil economy. President Irfaan Ali has made reducing…
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- 2026
- Council of Legal Education
- September 4, 2026
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New law school signals Guyana’s emergence as regional centre for professional training
Guyana’s new Council of Legal Education (CLE) law school is expected to strengthen the country’s position as a regional centre for higher education and professional training. Attorney General Anil Nandlall,…
Major infrastructure upgrades set for Region 10
-by Shamiah Grant Significant infrastructural improvements are on the horizon for Region Ten. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill made the announcement during Wednesday’s Cabinet outreach, assuring residents that key community projects…
- 2026
- Corentyne Highway
- September 2, 2026
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Work advancing on Corentyne Highway expansion
-by Kyler Rollins The Palmyra to Moleson Creek road expansion project is moving apace, with asphalt already being laid along sections of the roadway. This update from Member of Parliament Zamal…
City Hall restoration nears completion
-by Nakasia Logan After years of painstaking restoration and an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars, Georgetown’s iconic City Hall is now in its final phase of completion. The…
New US$35M Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge set to open by October 5
Commuters in Region Ten or travellers heading into the hinterland will benefit from safer, more accessible and toll-free travel when the new US$35 Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge is officially opened. Similar to…
- 2026
- Community Development
- August 31, 2026
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Gov’t accelerates model village initiative
-by Kimberly Giddings The government is accelerating its model village initiative, targeting 23 communities across Regions Two to Six for comprehensive infrastructure upgrades and holistic community development. Minister within the…
- 2026
- Central Housing and Planning Authority
- August 31, 2026
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CH&PA begins move to new headquarters
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) has started operating from its new headquarters, kicking off a phased relocation of departments and services. The Community Development Department, formerly housed at…
