Public consultations are ongoing in Guyana as the government moves to update the Sexual Offences Act, with proposed changes aimed at strengthening protections for victims and improving how cases of sexual violence are addressed. The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is currently engaging stakeholders and inviting recommendations on the draft Sexual Offences (Amendment) […]
Guyana’s Attorney General has reiterated the government’s commitment to an “arm’s length, independent and impartial” investigation into the fatal police shootings of two Linden residents. Ronaldo Peters, 21, and Keon Fogenay, a father of four, were killed in separate incidents during recent protests in the town. Speaking during his Issues in the News programme, Attorney […]
The government has launched the first phase of infrastructure works at the Hauraruni housing development along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, with an investment of approximately GY$1.5 billion. This phase includes the construction of roads and drainage systems to ensure accessible and flood-resilient housing. The project spans 150 acres and is expected to yield nearly 400 residential […]
Forty-four allottees have identified their plots in the Good Hope and Lusignan housing schemes, Phase One, East Coast Demerara-marking a key step toward homeownership. The land identification exercise held on Tuesday, was facilitated by surveyors from the Ministry of Housing and Water’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA). Participants demarcated their land boundaries and planted […]
The communities of Kwakwani and Ituni in Region Ten received new fire tenders, part of the government initiative aimed at improving firefighting capabilities in remote areas of Guyana. The equipment was officially handed over on Tuesday by Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghil. He said the deployment would significantly reduce emergency response times and […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday met with the grieving family members of two men who died within the last 24 hours in Linden, following confrontations with the police. One of the deceased, 21-year-old Ronaldo Peters, died on Monday afternoon from injuries sustained during an encounter with police officers. The second, Keon Fogenay, lost […]
Life in the communities of Hururu and neighbouring Landerville is steadily improving, as targeted investments by the PPP/C Government continue to transform key sectors. From education and infrastructure to agriculture and healthcare, residents are witnessing tangible changes that are shaping a better future for themselves and their families. Among the most notable achievements is the […]
A number of pertinent matters in relation to the business community were today discussed when Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service Dr. Ashni Singh met with newly elected President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) Mrs. Kathy Smith and a team from […]
Ministry of Home Affairs Appeals for Calm and Assures Residents of Wismar, Linden of a Full Investigation into Shooting Incident The Ministry of Home Affairs is extremely concerned of the ongoing unrest in Wismar, Linden, following the tragic shooting incident involving Mr. Ronaldo Peters and a Sergeant from the Wismar Police Station.We recognize and regret […]
– urges innovation and employee incentives to catalyse growth President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has praised the organisers of the 2025 Local Content Summit for creating a key platform for networking, partnerships and local business development. Speaking at the summit’s opening ceremony at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown, the President described the forum […]