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Attorney General addresses misinformation on the Oil Pollution Prevention Bill 2025

We note, with regret, the gross misinformation and misrepresentation being peddled in the public domain on the Oil Pollution Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Responsibility Bill 2025 by the usual self-proclaimed “experts”. As a result, the Attorney General Chambers and the Ministry of Natural Resources intend to address this regrettable deluge of misinformation in a series […]

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Karaudarnau residents welcome smoother travel with new $185M asphalt road

Travel to the Amerindian village of Karaudarnau, Region Nine has significantly and visibly improved with the completion of a $185 million internal road project. The transformation of the village’s internal road from laterite to asphalt has eased access for the 1,092 persons who live there and visitors. The new road stretches 1,500 metres in length […]

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President Ali announces transformative initiatives for Amerindian communities

His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced a series of transformative initiatives spanning the agriculture, housing, education, infrastructure, and security sectors for indigenous communities across the country. As part of ongoing collaboration and consultations with the National Toshaos Council (NTC), the Head of State led a team of Cabinet Ministers and Government officials in […]

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Gov’t injects $253M to boost sports development in hinterland

Sport development across 253 Amerindian villages is set for major expansion, as the government invests $253 million to upgrade community grounds. This announcement was made by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., during his address at the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference on Thursday. Each of the 253 Toshaos in attendance will […]

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President Ali salutes Joint Services for unwavering patriotism, national defense

Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has recognised and praised members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) for their unshakable patriotism and commitment to national defense. He made the remarks when he joined scores of GDF ranks early Saturday morning for breakfast at the base camp in Anna Regina in […]

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Essequibo Coast now has 87% access to clean, treated water

With the commissioning of the massive $1.2 billion Onderneeming Water Treatment Plant in Red Village Onderneeming, Region Two, the Essequibo Coast now enjoys  87 per cent access to clean, treated water — a significant increase from just 40 per cent. His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali  joined scores of delighted residents on Friday to commission […]

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Opposition did not submit any amendments to Venezuela motion – AG

Despite being given the opportunity to submit recommendations and amendments to the motion, members of the parliamentary opposition walked out on the motion that sought to reaffirm the National Assembly’s support for Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. This comes on the heels of a sham electoral process to be held by Venezuela on May 25. […]

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House approves $57.5 billion Supplementary Appropriation Bill successfully piloted by Finance Minister

– as Govt’s aggressive housing drive, upgrade and expansion of electricity distribution network and other initiatives continue     Various development initiatives across the country will continue throughout the year with a $57.5 billion Supplementary Appropriation Bill (Supplementary Appropriation Bill No 1 of 2025) successfully piloted in the National Assembly today by Senior Minister in the Office […]

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Indigenous people reject Venezuela’s illegitimate territorial claims – MP Charlie

Guyana’s Indigenous peoples have unequivocally rejected Venezuela’s baseless claim to more than two-thirds of Guyana’s territory, affirming their unwavering support for the government’s defence of the nation’s sovereignty. This was the position asserted by Member of Parliament Alister Charlie on Friday during his contribution to the National Assembly debate on the motion reaffirming that Essequibo […]

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Minister Singh urges unity among Amerindian leaders

– highlights gov’t investments to make life easier Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to inclusive development, reminding Toshaos that they are an integral part of a unified Guyana. Addressing the National Toshaos Council (NTC), Minister Singh […]

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