VP promises to engage stakeholders to address Region 2 paddy crisis
As thousands of bags of paddy remain unharvested in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) due to issues with millers, Vice President (VP) Bharrat Jagdeo has taken...
DR company interested in developing cocoa industry in Guyana
President Dr Irfaan Ali recently met with representatives of Dominican Republic (DR) company Rizek Cacao, who have expressed interest in establishing operations in Guyana.
The...
Science, technology & innovation hub launched in Guyana
Guyana today took another significant step in advancing agricultural innovation and regional food security with the launch of the Caribbean Sustainable Agriculture Science, Technology...
GFS monitoring brush fire in Lethem
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) is currently monitoring a brush fire in the Lethem region. The fire began on Sunday at approximately 8:30h and...
“Crop insurance is a lifeline for us” – Essequibo rice farmer
Gaitree Bharrat, a rice farmer from Essequibo, says the recently introduced crop insurance by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic Government is a life line for...
65 acres of land being developed to rear sheep, goat
will be allocated to farmers
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, met with sheep and goat farmers from Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) to review progress on...
$13.4B allocated in 2026 Budget to modernise, expand GuySuCo
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh, in presenting the 2026 Budget, outlined significant investments and plans to restore the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) to financial...
Farmers attempting to exploit, manipulate subsidy system will be prosecuted – Mustapha warns
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Saturday warned that the police would be called in if rice farmers attempt to manipulate the government’s newly announced...
Guyana, CDF ink US$18M agreement for agri project to benefit over 4,000 farmers countrywide
The Government of Guyana and the CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Development Fund (CDF) yesterday signed a US$18 million financing agreement, to kickstart the Agricultural and...
Guyana, Suriname working to address piracy at sea
Some 66 fisherfolk from Albion, and Port Mourant, Corentyne Berbice received seine nets on Saturday to assist with their operations at sea.
This intervention follows...
Recent Articles
“I aspire to serve as the world’s chief public servant” – Amb. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett...
Following President Dr Irfaan Ali's announcement on Friday evening of Guyana's Candidature for Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), former Foreign Affairs Minister and...
Boat captain dies, nephew injured during boat mishap in Moruca River
A 55-year-old businessman/boat captain, John Henry called "Johnny", of Kumaka Waterfront, Moruca, North-West District, was killed, and his nephew, Stephon, is currently hospitalised following...
Guyanese company achieves historic first with new offshore pipe fabrication scope
Georgetown, Guyana - June 13, 2026: Government officials, industry representatives and private sector stakeholders gathered at Friedlander Guyana's facility on June 9 to celebrate...
Interpol, FBI engaged to hold Omar Malik accountable – Housing Ministry
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GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — The Ministry of Housing - Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), wishes to inform the public regarding ongoing enforcement...
Guyana records over 40k visitor arrivals in May 2026
Guyana recorded some 40,149 visitor arrivals last month, marking a 20.6 per cent increase over the period in 2025 and the strongest May performance...
WIN MP on $125,000 bail for assault, threatening behaviour charges
We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Opposition Member of Parliament (MP), Deon La Cruz, has been placed on $125,000 bail after being slapped with charges...
Court dismisses defamation case against Guyana Times filed by Charles Ceres
…editor, publisher awarded $1M in costs
The High Court has dismissed a defamation claim against the editor and publisher of Guyana Times, which was filed...
Guyana to nominate Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett for UN Secretary General post
Guyana is seeking the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) seat and has decided to nominate former Foreign Affairs Minister and current Permanent Representative of Guyana...
23 high-powered rifles, over 500 ammo found; 1 arrested
A joint operation between the Guyana Police Force and the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has resulted in the seizure of 23 AK-47 assault rifles...
‘Your turn will come’ – VP Jagdeo assures pre-qualified small contractors of at least...
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has assured the more than 12,000 small contractors on the government’s pre-qualified list that each of them will be...
