The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has enhanced its presence along the Cuyuni River with ongoing patrols and measures to ensure the nation’s border is secure. During a media conference on Thursday afternoon, Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan said the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is equipped and prepared for any potential aggression by Venezuela. […]
The stories of Amerindian development are ripe with success and progress, as government investments are bearing fruit in the villages. This was the view of General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. Over the years, billions of dollars have been spent on improving connectivity, housing, healthcare, and education in the hinterland […]
Underscoring the evolution of the foreign currency market in Guyana, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo noted that the central bank is well equipped to address all eventualities in the case of a foreign currency shortage. The general secretary was at the time addressing the media during his weekly press conference […]
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) is responding to an oil spill incident involving the Motor Vessel AROYAT, IMO # 9151395, which is moored alongside the Demerara Sugar terminal (DST), Ruimveldt. The Palau flagged vessel is a bulk carrier and entered the Port Georgetown earlier today, May 15, 2025, for the purpose of loading rice. MARAD […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources takes this opportunity to respond to yet another false post by the proprietor of Kaieteur News and TikToker, Glenn Lall, who has made a number of outrageous, unsubstantiated statements (pulled out of thin air, no doubt) about Guyana’s oil and gas sector. Below are the Ministry’s responses to three of the […]
The government has strongly condemned three separate attacks on its troops of the Guyana Defence Force, who were conducting riverine patrols, by armed men in civilian clothing on the Venezuelan shore along the Cuyuni River between Eteringbang and Makapa. The attacks occurred between 13th May, 2025 and 15th May, 2025. In a statement to […]
Between the period May 13 and May 15, 2025, armed men in civilian clothing on the Venezuelan shore along the Cuyuni River between Eteringbang and Makapa carried out three (3) separate attacks on troops of the Guyana Defence Force who were conducting riverine patrols. In response, the Guyana Defence Force took appropriate action, and no rank […]
By Lorenda Cuffie Efforts to improve living standards in Guyana’s hinterland and riverine communities are gathering pace, with new housing programmes offering hope to families long affected by inadequate infrastructure and frequent flooding. Hinterland Housing Programme The government relaunched the Hinterland Housing Programme upon its return to government in August 2020, aiming to boost sustainable […]
─ extension possible for Nappi Parabara, a quiet and scenic remote village in Region Nine, will officially receive its long-awaited land title. Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai made the announcement on Monday when she visited the village. During the engagement, the minister congratulated the villagers for finally reaching the eligibility requirements for titling ─ […]
The Ministry of Health has distributed more than 4,000 test kits over the last week in Region Six to increase its dengue fever testing capacity. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony said on Wednesday that there has been a surge of dengue fever cases in East Berbice – Corentyne. Dr Anthony provided the update during […]