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Govt pushes ambitious agro-investment agenda as Agriculture Month opens

As Guyana launched Agriculture Month 2025 under the theme “Transforming Livelihoods through Agri-Food Systems,” Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Vickash Ramkissoon, reaffirmed government’s commitment to reshaping the sector into a resilient, modern and globally competitive industry. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ramkissoon reminded that agriculture has always been the backbone of Guyana’s economy. He […]

FAO hails Guyana’s leadership on food security as Agriculture Month opens

As Guyana launched Agriculture Month 2025 under the theme “Transforming Livelihoods through Agri-Food Systems,” the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) praised the country’s strong role in shaping regional food security and building resilient food systems. FAO’s representative in Guyana, Dr. Gillian Smith, described the theme as “very inspiring,” noting that it speaks not […]

Police Investigating Disturbance of Tombs at Corentyne Cemetery

Police have launched an investigation into reports that several tombs at the Madia Cemetery, Corentyne, were disturbed during recent construction works in the area. The incident has sparked outrage among villagers and grieving families, who are demanding accountability from both the contractor and local authorities. According to reports, the excavation was carried out by a […]

Barbados Prime Minister Embraces Free Movement Between CARICOM Countries

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called for regional support as Barbados, Dominica, Belize, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines implement full free movement among their citizens, beginning October 1, 2025. According to a statement carried by the Jamaica Observer, Mottley framed this step as more than symbolic — she said it “supports jobs, supports […]

Pensioner Robbed of Firearm During Armed Attack in Rasville

Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Rasville, Georgetown, during which a 68-year-old pensioner was robbed of his licensed firearm. Reports indicate that the victim, who resides in Edinburgh Village, East Bank Berbice, was driving through the area around 17:50 hrs when he was intercepted by two men […]

Gov’t invites contractors to build new housing units across all Regions

The Government of Guyana is moving ahead with its housing programme and is now inviting contractors, consortia and even individuals to express their interest in building homes across every Administrative Region. The initiative, being managed by the Ministry of Housing and Water through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), will cater to a wide […]

Superintendent Ian Roberts resigns amid ICE detention

Superintendent Ian Andre Roberts, a Guyanese national detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has resigned from his post as head of Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS). Roberts, who was placed on paid administrative leave last week, submitted his resignation through his attorney on Tuesday. His letter stated that he did not want to […]

Guyana Continues to Demonstrate Serious and Sustained Effort to Combat Trafficking in Persons

Guyana has once again earned a coveted “Tier 1” ranking in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report issued by the U.S. State Department. The annual report assesses the global landscape of human trafficking and evaluates the efforts of individual countries in combating this grave human rights violation. Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Oneidge Walrond described […]

Government launches Diwali tour initiative to boost cultural tourism

The Ministry of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, through the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), has launched a special Diwali tour initiative aimed at celebrating the Festival of Lights while strengthening Guyana’s cultural tourism brand. According to GTA Director Kamrul Baksh, the initiative is designed to provide both locals and visitors with an opportunity to experience the […]

Ministry of Natural Resources Slams Kaieteur News Over “Twisted” Headline on Oil Cash Transfers

See statement below: The Ministry of Natural Resources wishes to clarify a most devious publication in the September 30 edition of the Kaieteur News headlined: “Oil cash handouts will leave Guyana poorer” -Minister Bharrat. Unsurprisingly, the news agency misrepresented and twisted the intention of the minister’s comments regarding the government’s approach to cash transfers during […]