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Political Parties and International Observers Oversee GECOM’s Ballot Preparations

With just under three weeks to go before Guyana’s 2025 General and Regional Elections, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has started processing ballot papers and other sensitive materials under the supervision of political parties and the European Union Election Observer Mission. GECOM Commissioner Sase Gunraj confirmed that the process, which began earlier this week, includes […]

GGMC to host lottery for mining lands in Regions 1, 7 and 8

President Ali commissions $434.5M Waramuri Secondary School, opening doors for 400 Region One students

The educational landscape of the Moruca sub-district has taken a major leap forward with the commissioning of the $434.5 million Waramuri Secondary School by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday. The modern facility, which will open its doors in the new school term, can accommodate about 400 students from Waramuri, Haimaracabra, Para and surrounding […]

GGMC to host lottery for mining lands in Regions 1, 7 and 8

From 5 to 22 fire stations: Wickham details Guyana Fire Service progress, public challenges

Chief Fire Officer Gregory Wickham, appearing on Episode Eight of Safeguarding Our Nation, provided a comprehensive overview of the advancements made by the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) under his leadership. Throughout the discussion, Wickham emphasised not only the growing national capacity of the GFS but also the urgent need for public cooperation—particularly in curbing the […]

GGMC to host lottery for mining lands in Regions 1, 7 and 8

UK expands ‘deport now, appeal later’ initiative- Guyana among new countries listed

The United Kingdom has expanded its “deport now, appeal later” policy and now includes Guyana in its list of 15 new countries whose nationals can be deported before their legal appeals are heard. With the new additions such as Canada, India, and Australia, the list of eligible countries now stands at 23. The policy was […]

GGMC to host lottery for mining lands in Regions 1, 7 and 8

Free University Access for All Police Officers

President Irfaan Ali today revealed that discussions were held on how to further professionalise the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and support career development within the body. The talks focused on making the GPF more agile, competitive, and grounded in values such as academic achievement, opportunity, fairness, and accountability. As part of this push, the government […]

GGMC to host lottery for mining lands in Regions 1, 7 and 8

Guyana’s Education Boom: Inside the reforms pushing learners forward

by Kevin Smith While Guyana’s schoolchildren are on vacation, the country still celebrates the young 2025 NGSA candidates whose performance has been described as the best in the country’s history. The results show a significant jump in the national pass rate, from 49 percent to 63 percent, marking a historic milestone for Guyana’s education system, […]

GGMC to host lottery for mining lands in Regions 1, 7 and 8

U.S. to provide election security training for GPF ahead of September 1 polls

The United States (U.S.) will soon deploy a team of police trainers to support the Guyana Police Force (GPF) with election security ahead of the September 1 General and Regional elections. The move is part of broader support for safeguarding the integrity of Guyana’s democratic process, U.S. Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot has confirmed. Speaking […]

Housing demand surges — Gov’t moves to access NICIL lands

Wikki/Calcuni Toshao says village laws must be respected following clash with WIN party

Toshao of Wikki/Calcuni, Kevin Seegolam, has emphasised the importance of respecting Indigenous village governance following an incident on Sunday involving the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, which is led by United States-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed. The situation, which unfolded during a local female cricket match, drew social media attention after a video footage surfaced […]

GGMC to host lottery for mining lands in Regions 1, 7 and 8

Richard Stanton to lead One Communications as Damian Blackburn moves to Chairman role

ATN International (ATNI) has announced a strategic leadership transition with Richard Stanton assuming leadership of the company’s Guyana operations, following Damian Blackburn’s appointment as Chairman of the Board for ATN’s international businesses. Effective July 1, 2025, Blackburn, President of International Operations and CEO of One Communications Guyana, will shift to a broader strategic role as […]

GGMC to host lottery for mining lands in Regions 1, 7 and 8