APNU’s Campbell slams WIN, calls Region 10 candidate ‘arrogant and unpopular’ after failed alliance talks

BUSINESSMAN Terrence Campbell, who is set to lead A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) in the next Parliament, has launched a scathing critique of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, accusing its Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice)...

Guyana plans to sell its own crude

Last Updated on Thursday, 2 October 2025, 11:57 by Denis Chabrol President Irfaan Ali addressing a Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry breakfast that focussed on the energy sector. President Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that Guyana...

China-built river bridge opens to traffic in Guyana

GEORGETOWN -- The Chinese-built new Demerara River Bridge officially opened to traffic in Guyana on Sunday. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, President Irfaan Ali thanked the Chinese contractor, saying that the opening of the bridge marked the...

Guyana Basketball Federation hailed as ‘model’ after landing Caribbean Award of Excellence

The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has been recognised for its “exceptional leadership and development work” after receiving the prestigious Award of Excellence from the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC). The honour was presented to GBF...

‘Guyana not chasing short-term gains’

–Gov’t to work with local private sector, international partners to trade crude oil, President Ali says PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced plans for Guyana to build its capacity in trading crude oil, through strategic partnerships that will...

President upbraids contractor, consultant over East Bank road works

Work ongoing on the East Bank road Amid severe delays for persons travelling to CJIA, President Irfaan Ali met today with the contractor, China Road & Bridge Corporation (CRBC); the consultant, Sheladia Associates Inc.; engineers; and a traffic...

After major East Bank congestion, President reads riot act to contractors

President Dr Irfaan Ali met with contractors, the project consultant, engineers and other stakeholders (Photo: Office of the President/ October 12, 2025) President Dr Irfaan Ali met today with the contractor, China Road & Bridge Corporation...

A chapter closes: Guyana bids goodbye to its first floating bridge

For decades, it groaned beneath the weight of cars, trucks, and time itself – a steel spine holding two of Guyana’s major coasts together. But as plans for the new Demerara River Bridge come to fruition, the existing Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB)...

Anti-trafficking operations to be intensified across Guyana

–police to conduct greater intelligence gathering in vulnerable districts, hinterland communities ANTI-TRAFFICKING operations across Guyana, particularly in vulnerable districts will be intensified as the interagency task force here looks to...

Guyana Retains Tier 1 Ranking in U.S. 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report

GUYANA has once again secured a coveted “Tier 1” ranking in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report issued by the United States Department of State, underscoring the country’s continued serious and sustained efforts to combat human...

The new Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge commissioned as symbol of modern and connected Guyana

Amid a celebration by thousands who gathered and tributes that included an air fly-pass formation and a water salute, President Irfaan Ali on Sunday commissioned the new US$260M bridge across the Demerara River, naming it the Bharrat Jagdeo...

Feature: A bridge connecting lives -- Chinese-built bridge opens in Guyana

by Xu Yongzheng, Meng Yifei GEORGETOWN, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- On the first Sunday of October, thousands of Guyanese gathered along the banks of the Demerara River to witness a historic moment -- the opening of the new Demerara River Bridge,...

Guyana showcases bold agricultural vision as Agri-Month 2025 launches

– achievements in increase production, investments and diversification take centre stage OUTLINING Guyana’s ambitious strides and its rising influence in regional and global agri-food systems, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Wednesday,...

Is Littering Embedded Within Our Guyanese Culture?

AS a child, I often heard my grandparents reference how, decades ago, many communities were kept clean by community members and villagers. They always emphasised that the people were seldom wealthy but always took pride in property ownership. They...

The Character of the Jungle in Edgar Mittelholzer’s Shadows Move Among Them

MUCH has been written about what literary critic Frank Birbalsingh, in his book Passion & Exile: Essays in Caribbean Literature, called the “pornographic psycho-sexual” aspects of Edgar Mittelholzer’s novels. This thesis is readily supported with...

A Riverfront View of History

By Chevon Lim AS the late afternoon light washed Georgetown in a radiant glow, the pavement bordering Parliament Building stirred with quiet anticipation. Strangers clustered together—some laughing, others hushed and thoughtful—united by a shared...

Mavis & Macaw

By Robert J. Fernandes (From his published short story anthology ‘Short & Sweet’) THE small aircraft came to a stop in a cloud of dust at the end of the interior airstrip. It looked like some strange insect from the surrounding forest and seemed...

The ‘Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge’ commissioned as a symbol of Guyana’s transformation

The new Demerara River Bridge, named the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, was commissioned on Sunday night, an event Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali said signals the dawn of a new era of transformation. Amid much pomp and fanfare, President...

Guyana goes high-tech to uncover mineral wealth

Oct 02, 2025 News …as Govt. launches $4B mineral mapping project The aircraft to be used in the aerial mapping project Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission on Wednesday launched a new...

The rise of ancillary industries in Guyana

GUYANA’S energy boom has propelled the country onto the global stage, opening doors to jobs, training, and lucrative business opportunities. Beyond the rigs’ production activities offshore, this growth has also given rise to ancillary industries,...