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Gov’t to bring on stream 1,000 acres of land to expand red beans, black eyed peas production – President Ali

To provide farmers with an additional income stream, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has said the government will be pumping resources to operationalise 1,000 acres of land before the end of 2025, to support the expansion of red beans and black eyed peas production in the Berbice River. Presently, 77 farmers from Ebini, Kimbia and […]

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Region One village leaders eager to introduce restorative Justice in their communities

Village leaders, educators, religious leaders and members of civil society in Region One (Barima-Waini) were on Friday engaged on the principle of restorative justice and the critical role they can play in its integration with Guyana’s legal system. A sensitisation session was held at the North West Secondary School, led by Attorney General and Minister […]

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AG raises concerns about criminal cases being heard virtually while defendant overseas

-invites Chancellor, Chief Justice to urgently review the situation Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall SC has raised concerns about magistrates hearing criminal cases virtually while defendants are outside the country’s jurisdiction. The attorney general raised these concerns while delivering remarks at the opening of the Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court on Friday. He […]

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Statement by the East Bank/Soesdyke Linden Highway Cash Grant Organizing Committee

The East Bank of Demerara coordinating team for the Government of Guyana $100,000 cash grant distribution categorically rejects the blatant attempts by APNU+AFC MP Nima Flue-Bess to disrupt the cheque distribution process at Mocha, East Bank Demerara. Her reckless and misleading claims are nothing more than a desperate attempt to stir confusion, incite division, and […]

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Determined mothers now certified as heavy duty operators

– As another 50 persons in Region Two graduate from BIT Through the trials of balancing motherhood and their education, two young mothers triumphed over challenges and proudly graduated as certified heavy-duty equipment operators. Latoyah Walcott and Kenisha Walcott, were among the 50 trainees from Region Two who graduated from the Board of Industrial Training […]

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Gov’t equipping youth to lead Guyana’s future – VP Jagdeo tells student forum

– At the Guyana Energy Conference Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has underscored the government’s commitment to empowering the nation’s younger generation with education opportunities, ensuring they are equipped to lead Guyana’s future. During a Youth Forum hosted at the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo, he expressed these assurances, where students from secondary, tertiary, […]

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1,500 hectares of cane for cultivation at Skeldon Estate by year-end

The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) will be cultivating 1,500 hectares of sugarcane in mechanised fields at the Skeldon Sugar Estate in Region Six by the end of 2025. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha provided the update during the ‘Guyana Dialogue’ programme aired on Thursday. He said cane cultivation has started at the Skeldon estate. The […]

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$277.9M Magistrate’s Court commissioned at Mabaruma

A new $277.9 million Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court was commissioned in Region One on Friday, signalling another significant milestone in improving access to judicial services locally. The facility is within walking distance from the township and will serve far-flung communities across the region including White Water and Tobago Hill. Acting President, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark […]

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Finance Minister outlines Government’s effort to support economic diversification, investment priorities and opportunities

–at Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2025 During his presentation today at the  Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2025 underway at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service Dr. Ashni Singh outlined Guyana’s vast investment opportunities with special […]

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