South Rupununi Conservation Society wins prestigious St Andrews Prize for the Environment
The South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS) has won the prestigious St Andrews Prize for the Environment for its project: "Transforming Environmental Education in Guyana".
This...
Finance Minister encourages IDB to expand its instruments to be more responsive to the...
As the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and IDB-Invest continued today in Asunción, Paraguay, Senior...
Guyana bidding to host COP35 Climate Summit in 2030
Guyana has undertaken the task to secure the hosting rights of the 35th United Nations annual Climate Change meeting, Conference of the Parties (COP35),...
“You are the leaders of tomorrow’s environment” – Min. Parag tells Saxacalli children at...
The EMC Foundation officially launched the ‘Saxacalli Rainforest Activity Book’ on Friday during a simple ceremony at the Saxacalli Rainforest Centre, Essequibo River, featuring...
Air quality remains unhealthy as Sahara dust to continue until Sunday – EPA
Air quality across the Low Coastal Plain, including Georgetown and surrounding areas, is still being impacted by Saharan dust, according to the Environmental Protection...
Commonwealth and Guyana to launch Biodiversity Centre of Excellence
See below statement from The Commonwealth Secretariat:
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Hon Shirley Botchwey, and His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the...
Global Private Sector must see value of forested countries – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali has reiterated calls for private sector companies around the world to recognise the investment potential in forest-rich countries such as...
Guyana reinforces global climate leadership with 9M high-integrity TREES carbon credits issued for 2023
The Government of Guyana today announced ART’s issuance of 9,085,923 high-integrity TREES carbon credits for the year 2023, marking another major milestone in the...
WWF, GFC sign addendum for $163M grant for sustainable use of Guyana’s forest resources
The Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) and WWF on Monday signed an addendum for a GY$163 million grant under the EU-Funded Sustainable Forest Livelihoods (SFL)...
King Charles III, Commonwealth back Guyana’s biodiversity agenda
President Dr Irfaan Ali is in the United Kingdom for a series of high-level engagements focused on Guyana’s work in climate, environmental protection and...
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Republic Bank announces updates to residential mortgage offerings
See full statement from Republic Bank Limited:
Following its massive mortgage announcement in February 2026 of 5% for loans up to 60 million in February...
Mainstay/Whyaka airstrip rehabilitation boosts tourism, community development – Toshao
Residents of Mainstay/Whyaka in Region Two are now benefitting from a rehabilitated 610-metre airstrip, a key infrastructure project delivered under the government’s ongoing drive...
Govt to establish new Bartica Housing Scheme to meet growing demand
The government is moving to establish another housing development in Bartica as demand for house lots continues to outpace supply, despite more than 500...
Guyana urges respect for ICJ judgment to secure lasting peace
See full statement from the Attorney General's Chambers:
The oral hearings in Guyana’s case against Venezuela before the International Court of Justice, the world’s highest...
Govt focused on delivering its promises – VP Jagdeo
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration has moved firmly out of campaign mode and into delivery of promises...
GDF conducts community engagements in observance of 60th independence anniversary
As part of activities commemorating Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary, units of the Guyana Defence Force have commenced a series of community engagement initiatives aimed...
US Embassy facilitates Command and Control training for GPF officers
The Guyana Police Force, in collaboration with the US Embassy, earlier today, commenced a five-day training programme for key personnel of the Force at...
Guyana offers unmatched security for O&G investments – Pres. Ali
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has described Guyana as “the most secure location for exploration and investment in oil and gas,” while emphasising the...
Every legitimate contractor will get a contract – VP Jagdeo
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that every legitimately prequalified small contractor will receive at least one contract this year, but cautioned that...
Man jailed for 3 years, fined $8.7M for cocaine trafficking
Winston Hazel has been sentenced to prison for three years and fined $8.7 million for cocaine trafficking.
On Thursday last, Hazel was found guilty when...
