Guyana is already producing enough poultry meat to satisfy domestic demand, according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, who told the National Assembly recently that limited chicken imports are only being permitted to meet growing demand from the country’s expanding tourism and hospitality sectors.
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) says it will increase its generation capacity in Bartica, Region Seven, with the addition of a new 2.2-megawatt generating set that is expected to be commissioned by the end of July.
Sonic Business Services and Lonsdale Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising Limited have formalised a strategic partnership designed to deliver expanded marketing, communications and business solutions to clients operating here and across the wider Caribbean.
Nominations are open for the CARICOM Farmer of the Year Award, and the Ministers of Agriculture Young Farmer of the Year Awards for 2026, according to a release from the CARICOM Secretariat.
The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Guyana Police Force yesterday launched the new Online Guyana Passport Application and Appointment System, marking a key step forward in the modernization of passport services and the digital transformation of public service delivery.
Guyana is one of 13 Caribbean countries which will benefit from an International Finance Corporation (IFC) programme targeting job creation and resilience, according to a release from the IFC.
Guyana is set to host two major regional maritime meetings this month, bringing together delegates and senior officials from across the Caribbean to discuss issues relating to safety, security and regulatory oversight.
The Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) recently hosted its Annual Final Year Agro-Processing Exhibition, where students showcased a range of value-added products developed from locally available agricultural resources.
The police are investigating the discovery of a firearm and ammunition at Kendall Village, East Coast Berbice, on Sunday.
A 24-year-old miner of Haimacabra Village, Moruca, Region One, was yesterday remanded to prison after being charged with attempted murder.
A 27-year-old Venezuelan national was yesterday remanded to prison after being charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
(Parliament of Guyana press release) Committee of Selection Chairperson: Hon. Manzoor Nadir, J.P., M.P., Speaker of the National Assembly Members: (Nominated by the Committee of Selection on 5th June, 2026) Government: • Hon.
As has become customary, heavy and persistent rain today has flooded some parts of the city.
The Ministry of Health says it successfully delivered essential medical supplies to the Moraikobai Health Centre along the Mahaicony River over the weekend through the use of drone technology.
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill recently toured the headquarters in Shenzen of Chinese information technology and smart phone company, Huawei while on official work duties in China.
While broadly in support of the government’s planned Development Bank, commentator Christopher Ram and politician Terrence Campbell have raised serious concerns about the architecture for the institution and have warned about political influence and absence of financial safeguards.
Three houses in the same yard at Lot 110 ‘F’ North Sophia, Georgetown, were last evening gutted by fire after a man reportedly went berserk and lit a motorcycle ablaze, causing the flames to spread to the buildings.
Newly named Science and Technology Laureate, Dr Niven Narain, has promised to use his US$35,000 cash prize from the Anthony N Sabga Awards for Caribbean Excellence to set up a foundation focused on women’s health in Guyana and the United States.
Minister of Education Sonia Parag yesterday announced that the results of the Grade Six examination will be released on July 10th.
Even with the threats of the Mayor & City Council (M&CC) to move to the court over what it described as a hostile takeover of city streets; the Ministry of Public Works has moved full steam ahead with recent gazetted orders bringing the number of roads now under its watch to over 100.