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Tigerbone Banakari sees significant economic development in three years

Persons residing in Tigerbone Banakari, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway have seen significant development within their community over the last three years, which has positively transformed their lives. Backed by government assistance through Guyana’s carbon credit funds and Presidential Grants, the community now enjoys the advantages of an information and communication technology (ICT) hub, a shade […]

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His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali announces Sunday, December 10 as Day of Prayer and Reflection in memory of our fallen heroes

Our nation is in mourning. The deaths of our five heroic servicemen  – Brigadier (ret’d) Gary Beaton, Colonel Michael Shahoud, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Charles, Lieutenant Colonel Shaun Welcome, and Staff Sergeant Jason Khan – have shaken our nation at its core. It is in moments like these that we must find strength in unity, solace in […]

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CXC awards top CSEC, CAPE students for outstanding academic achievements

– Guyana cops 9 awards for CSEC, CAPE Guyana nabbed 9 awards for its exceptional academic achievements at this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). Other countries including Trinidad and Tobago, St Maarten, and Jamaica, among others also received awards for their performances. Alex Muntaz of Anna Regina […]

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Statement by Prime Minister, Hon. Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Anthony Phillips

I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the fallen soldiers, as well as the Guyana Defence Force on the loss of their comrades, offering my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. As a nation, our hearts are heavy with grief upon learning about the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the […]

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Guyana’s development will continue – VP Jagdeo affirms

Guyana will persist in advancing its development as the government strives to deliver progress to the people of the country. Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during his weekly media conference on Thursday at the Office of the President, reiterated that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will not succeed in his attempt to stymie development here. “If […]

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Message of His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

It is with an indescribable heaviness in my heart and profound anguish that I come before you today to share the devastating news of the loss of five of our bravest sons from the Guyana Defence Force. These valiant men met their untimely end when the helicopter they were travelling in crashed in the rugged […]

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Guyana committed to maintaining a zone of peace- President Ali tells Al Jazeera

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reiterated that Guyana remains a law-abiding country, committed to maintaining a zone of peace in the midst of increasing tensions with Venezuela over the ongoing border controversy. The head of state iterated this position during an interview with the Qatari television network, Al Jazeera, on Wednesday evening. He said […]

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Oil companies operating in Essequibo urged to ignore Venezuela’s ultimatum

Oil companies working under concessions in Guyana’s Essequibo region are encouraged to pay no heed to the ultimatum issued by Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, to withdraw their operations. During a press conference at the Office of the President on Thursday, Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said these companies are operating legally, and the government will […]

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Statement by Vice President and PPP General Secretary, Hon. Bharrat Jagdeo

It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that I extend my sincere condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the five brave Guyana Defence Force soldiers who tragically lost their lives in the helicopter crash on December 6, 2023. During this difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you […]

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UN Security Council to meet Friday to consider Guyana’s request regarding the border controversy

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is expected to convene a meeting on Friday, December 8 to consider Guyana’s request on the recent developments taking place in the ongoing border controversy with Venezuela. Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during a press conference at the Office of the President on Thursday, noted that the meeting is […]

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