Guyana’s construction industry emerged as one of the strongest drivers of economic activity in the first half of 2025, expanding by nearly 30 per cent as large-scale infrastructure works and private development gathered pace. According to the Bank of Guyana, the construction sector grew by 29.9 per cent at end-June, reflecting accelerated public investment in […]
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Guyana to launch premier aviation school
-President Ali announces he made call for cheaper domestic air travel President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday announced that Guyana will soon have its own aviation school capable of fully training and certifying local pilots and aviation professionals, a move he says is central to expanding access to air travel and steering the country’s aviation […]
GPL promises more stable connection for Demerara–Berbice as maintenance wraps up
After months of frustrating blackouts across Berbice and sections of the wider Demerara–Berbice grid, GPL’s Chief Executive Officer, Kesh Nandlall, says the utility is now better equipped to keep the lights on this holiday season. Residents have faced repeated outages in recent months, triggered by technical faults, feeder burns, transmission line disruptions and extended shutdowns […]
New Amerindian Hostel already in the works, Mohamed shifting attention from extradition troubles
Browne dismisses Mohamed’s claims, says Amerindian Hostel being used as political distraction Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Sarah Browne, on Sunday pushed back against accusations from U.S.-indicted businessman and WIN leader Azruddin Mohamed, saying his sudden interest in the Amerindian Hostel was nothing more than a political ploy aimed at shifting attention from his own extradition […]
Railway Courtyard opened, heritage walk, craft shops and family spaces coming
Georgetown has gained a major new attraction with the official opening of the Railway Courtyard at Lamaha and High Streets, a project President Dr. Irfaan Ali says will honour Guyana’s past while improving the city’s future. Speaking at a simple ceremony, President Ali described the courtyard as a historic space deeply tied to the growth […]
Agreement Reached with Parika Market Vendors to Relocate Inside Market by December 29, 2025
Today, during a constructive and consultative engagement with vendors of the Parika Market, the Honourable Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, reached a mutual agreement with vendors to relocate fully inside the market by midnight on December 29, 2025. This decision aims to clear the roadway currently used for vending, creating a […]
More speed cameras and radar signs installed in Region 3
The Government of Guyana has extended its Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS) across the entire Essequibo Islands – West Demerara district, activating more radar speed signs and automated cameras to strengthen traffic enforcement in Region Three. The initiative, jointly managed by the National Data Management Authority and the Guyana Police Force, targets major intersections, busy […]
Lochaber Community Ground Moves Ahead With Major Upgrade Works
The Lochaber Community Ground in West Canje, East Berbice is seeing significant transformation as part of the PPP/C government’s ongoing Grounds Enhancement Programme, which is reshaping recreational spaces across the country. At the centre of the upgrade is a newly constructed pavilion, complemented by modern washroom facilities and freshly installed side screens. Floodlights have also […]
8,000+ patients treated since opening of De Kinderen Regional Hospital
Since its official opening on August 11, the De Kinderen Regional Hospital in Region Three has already provided medical care to more than 8,000 patients, highlighting its critical role in improving healthcare access outside the capital. The facility has recorded over 500 visits to its radiology department, treated approximately 100 patients in the Intensive Care […]
Minister McCoy: ‘Obstructionists’ won’t stop Georgetown Revival Plan
Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, has warned that the Government will not allow “obstructionist” political actors to derail the Georgetown Revival Plan, even as works have already begun in sections of the capital. In September, President Dr. Irfaan Ali launched the comprehensive Georgetown Revival Plan, […]