President Irfaan Ali has urged young people to reject division and embrace unity, as he officially declared open the highly – anticipated Guyana Festival 2026 at the National Stadium.

Addressing a large gathering, Friday evening, the Head of State said Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary must serve as a turning point towards healing, inclusion and national unity.

Against a backdrop of vibrant cultural displays, pulsating music and a colorful parade of nations, the opening cere

President Dr. Irfaan Ali today praised members of the Joint Services for their courage, discipline and dedication, while declaring that Guyana's sovereignty is neither negotiable nor for sale.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces delivered the remarks following the Joint Services Route March in Georgetown, as part of Guyana's 60th Independence Anniversary celebrations.

The parade got underway at exactly 7:00 hours and featured members of the Joint Services, Scouts Association, veterans, steel p

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday praised the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) for nearly two centuries of service, innovation and contribution to national development, describing the institution as a critical pillar in Guyana’s financial evolution.

Speaking at the bank’s 190th anniversary celebration held at the Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown, President Ali congratulated the bank’s directors, management, staff, customers and regulators for helping to build one of Guyana’s most endu

Guyana’s financial sector is set for a major leap forward with the official launch of Fast Pay, the country’s new real-time payments platform, on June 2, 2026, a development President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali says will significantly modernise how financial transactions are conducted nationwide.

The Head of State made the announcement during the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry’s 190th anniversary celebration at the Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown on Saturday evening.

The president described the syst

The education sector in Region 10 has seen significant growth and transformation over the past five years. According to Regional Education Officer LaShanna Anderson, major investments in infrastructure and learning facilities are helping to improve access to quality education across the region.

She revealed that the number of schools in the region has increased over the past five years. New nursery schools were constructed for the first time in communities including Bamia, Hururu

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, GPHC, today hosted its fourth cardiology symposium under the theme Healthy Hearts, Healthy Guyana, Advancing Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases at the Arthur Chung Conference Center. 

The event brought together medical professionals and key stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, advance clinical learning, and improve patient care. 

Addressing the gathering, GPHC's Director of Medical and Professional Services, Dr. Navindranauth Ram