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Guyana gets higher returns than oil companies from Stabroek Block

Since the implementation of the 2016 Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) governing the activities in the Stabroek Block, Guyana has been receiving a higher return of revenues than ExxonMobil and its partners. This was clarified yet again by the Ministry of Natural Resources earlier this week as it poured cold water on recent unfounded allegations that […]

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Academy of Excellence student tops NGSA 2025; achieved a 100 per cent score 

Tanasha Mayers of the Academy of Excellence in Region Three has topped the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), earning an extraordinary 487.88 marks and a coveted place at Queen’s College.   Her stellar performance makes her only the second student in the country’s history to achieve a perfect 100 per cent score at the national level, […]

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Sisters to expand food business with culinary certification from BIT

For many, pursuing a course offered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) is about gaining new knowledge. But for sisters Tia and Tameira Forde, it was a strategic move to expand their food business, T’s Delight & Catering Service. Tia, 23, and Tameira, 26, launched their business in November 2024, quickly earning a reputation […]

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President Ali and PPP/C set bold Digital Guyana agenda including E-ID, agentic AI, Citizen Portal

President Dr. Irfaan Ali, speaking at an early-morning press conference, unveiled a forward-looking digital transformation strategy that is already reshaping how government services are delivered in Guyana. Under the leadership of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), “Digital Guyana” is being actively implemented to make the country smarter, safer, and more connected across all key sectors. […]

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Strong security measures in place for Venezuelan migrants

Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan has assured the nation that robust security measures are in place to screen and document Venezuelan migrants intercepted at Guyana’s borders. While acknowledging the humanitarian crisis unfolding across the Guyana-Venezuelan border, Brigadier Khan emphasised that Guyana’s response remains grounded in both compassion and national security. “While Guyana is […]

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Region Three set to become an engine of national economic growth – President Ali

Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), long known for its rich agricultural heritage, particularly in rice production, is now on the cusp of sweeping economic transformation. According to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the region is set to redefine its role in Guyana’s development narrative. The president made this bold declaration during his address at the […]

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Government exploring options to accommodate growing population at Soesdyke Secondary

The Government is currently exploring options to provide a more spacious learning environment that could comfortably accommodate over 500 students of Soesdyke Secondary School on the East Bank Demerara. Minister of Education Priya Manickchand disclosed this information while conducting an assessment of the work that has been completed on the school. The decision to extend […]

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President Ali: ‘Let’s stay with progress and not risk it all’

His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali delivered a forceful national address on Tuesday, drawing a clear distinction between the steady, long-term development pursued by his government and the “irresponsible, short-sighted” promises floated by the political opposition. Using the classic fable of the ant and the grasshopper, President Ali warned that Guyana’s future cannot be jeopardised […]

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