The Guyana Youth Entrepreneurship Chamber (GYEC), which is currently participating in the Suriname Energy, Oil & Gas Summit & Exhibition (SEOGS 2026) in Paramaribo, has strongly condemned the misrepresentation of Guyana’s territory during the event’s opening ceremony.

The Chamber noted that a map displayed during the ceremony depicted the New River Triangle, a recognised and undisputed part of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, as belonging to Suriname.

This depiction is inaccurate and unacceptable,

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has dismissed concerns that the government's proposed social media regulations are intended to censor citizens, insisting that the initiative is focused solely on protecting children from harmful online content.

Speaking on his weekly programme Issues in the News on Tuesday evening, Nandlall described the proposed legislation as a noble initiative that carries no hidden agenda.

"It is devoid of any ulterior motive and there is no intention t

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 Planning Authority, at the Classic Hotel parking lot in Corriverton. 

The distribution exercise saw 407 residents receiving their land titles for house lots that were allocated at Block 2/No. 75 Spring Gardens and Blocks 3 and 4 of No. 76/Plantation Harrie

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.

Back in May 2026, Brian Richards had pleaded guilty to the murder of entertainer and educator Kerywn Mars popularly known as “Sir Mars”.

When he returned to court today for sentencing, however, things took a different turn as he professed his innoce

Thousands of National Insurance Scheme pensioners will now have more options to receive their monthly payments without having to endure long lines.

The NIS has introduced three new payment channels, expanding access to nearly 4,800 locations nationwide while the government continues to encourage pensioners to opt for direct bank deposits.

Gone are the days when pensioners had to rely solely on NIS offices and post offices to collect their monthly payments.

The National Insurance Scheme has launched

President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday travelled to Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) to assess the impact of the recent adverse weather conditions and receive firsthand updates from regional officials on the extent of the damage.

The president was informed that more than 100 households and properties across several communities were affected by strong winds, with the majority of the damage involving roofs being partially or completely blown away.

Severe damage was recorded along sections of the coastline,