As Nurses Week begins, the matron of the New Amsterdam Hospital, Adonis McAndrew, is commending the government's efforts to improve and streamline the training of nurses. With nurses now being trained through a hybrid learning approach, she says more registered nurses will be added to the system soon. 

Nursing staff at the New Amsterdam Hospital has increased from approximately 200 to 418, a development credited to the Ministry of Health's hybrid

In a strategic move to strengthen responsible reporting and develop the global media landscape, Guyana and Zambia are deepening bilateral ties to enhance media and economic cooperation. 

During the 2026 World Press Freedom Day conference, Public Affairs Minister Kwame McCoy met with Zambia's Minister of Information and Media, Cornelius Mweetwa.

The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral cooperation with a focus on cross-border learning and strategic partnerships aimed

The Government of Guyana has temporarily suspended Phase One of small contractor contract awards in Region Four to allow additional verification checks following complaints raised during the signing process.

In a statement issued on the matter, the government said the decision forms part of its ongoing effort to maintain transparency, fairness and accountability in the public pre-qualification process for small contractors undertaking projects valued at $15 million and under.

The pre-qualification pr

The atmosphere at the 1823 monument will come alive in a few days as the cast of the 1823 revolt reenactment prepares to transport audiences back to one of the most defining moments in Guyana's history. 

As Guyana celebrates its 60th anniversary, the National Drama Company is preparing a dramatic retelling of the 1823 Demerara Revolt led by national hero Jack Gladstone. 

The production is expected to showcase the courage, resistance and sacrifices of enslaved Africans who fought f

As Guyana continues to expand its energy production capacity and pursue major infrastructure development, Prime Minister Mark Phillips says energy efficiency must now be treated as a national priority and a key pillar of the country's long-term development strategy.

PM Phillips says Guyana's long-term energy security will depend not only on expanding generation capacity but also improving energy efficiency across the country. Addressing an energy efficiency and conservation seminar,

Prime Minister Mark Phillips says Guyana's partnership with the European Union is central to advancing cooperation in climate action, trade, health, governance, renewable energy and digital infrastructure.

He made these remarks at the Europe Day reception hosted last evening at Herdmanston Lodge, Georgetown.

"The partnership between Guyana and the European Union is strong because it is essential.Together, we can shape a future that delivers opportunity, stability and prosperi