The Ministry of Health today commissioned the upgraded Charlestown Health Centre, formerly known as the No. 1 Dispensary, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen primary health care across the country.

This facility will now provide a range of services for residents of Charlestown and surrounding areas. These include Maternal and Child Health, Men's and Adolescent Health, Tobacco Cessation Support, ECGs, Ultrasound, Dental Care and severa

A total of 1,484 rice farmers in Region 6 today received a much-needed boost, with over $800 million in relief checks disbursed. The initiative aims to help offset the challenges and rising costs associated with rice cultivation.

The initiative fulfills a commitment made by President Dr. Irfan Ali when he met with rice farmers in April. The payments cover 74,314 acres cultivated during the last crop, with all beneficiaries undergoing a thorough verification process before receiving t

GUYANA’S estimated population has surpassed the one-million mark for the first time, reflecting the country’s continued demographic growth and underscoring the need for sustained investment in housing, healthcare, education and employment opportunities.



According to the Bureau of Statistics, Guyana’s estimated population reached 1,025,334 by the end of 2025, up from 956,044 at the end of 2024. The figures were released on Friday as part of the country’s observance of World Population Day 2026.

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Ahead of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference to be held July 20-24, at the Arthu Chung Conference Centre, Minister of Housing Collin Croal has urged village leaders to focus on the bigger picture when they gather for the annual forum.

He made the remarks at the 2026 Regional Toshaos and Community Development Council Chairperson's meeting. Minister Croal said discussions at the NTC Conference should focus on broad policy directions, national

Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya Persaud said many parents, especially mothers, have had to postpone their studies or delay entering the workforce because they lacked access to reliable childcare options.

Dr. Persaud said the investment will support the establishment of home and community-based childcare centers in communities across all 10 administrative regions. She explained that the initiative includes training childcare providers and supporting the

Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat says Guyana's new oil agreements are designed to deliver greater benefits to the country compared with previous contracts. 

Speaking on the Starting Point podcast, Minister Bharrat says new production sharing agreements now include a 10 per cent royalty, 10 per cent tax and reduced cost recovery provisions. He said two agreements were signed last year, including one with a consortium comprising Total Energies,