Guyana is targeting major expansion in the creative economy and digital services sector as part of efforts to diversify its rapidly growing economy and position itself as a regional hub for innovation and entertainment.

Speaking to investors at the US-Guyana Business Exchange Reception, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the government intends to make significant investments in what is globally known as the orange economy, encompassing film, entertainment, culture, sports and creative industries.

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A new wing has been added to the Sophia Primary School, addressing overcrowding and bringing comfort and convenience to both teachers and pupils. The investment was welcomed with one pupil expressing herself through a beautiful poem. 

The facility encompasses nine classrooms, a head teacher's office, two washroom blocks, and an auditorium. There is also a specialised reading room, a library, and a dedicated medical area.

Education Minister Sonia Parag handed over the keys to the n

As Nurses Week begins, the matron of the New Amsterdam Hospital, Adonis McAndrew, is commending the government's efforts to improve and streamline the training of nurses. With nurses now being trained through a hybrid learning approach, she says more registered nurses will be added to the system soon. 

Nursing staff at the New Amsterdam Hospital has increased from approximately 200 to 418, a development credited to the Ministry of Health's hybrid

In a strategic move to strengthen responsible reporting and develop the global media landscape, Guyana and Zambia are deepening bilateral ties to enhance media and economic cooperation. 

During the 2026 World Press Freedom Day conference, Public Affairs Minister Kwame McCoy met with Zambia's Minister of Information and Media, Cornelius Mweetwa.

The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral cooperation with a focus on cross-border learning and strategic partnerships aimed

Minister of Housing Collin Croal says while Guyana's ambitious housing expansion program may appear to be moving slowly, major preparatory works are actively underway behind the scenes to support large-scale development across the country.

He explained that the government is currently focused on critical infrastructure works, including roads, utilities, and land preparation, which are necessary before large-scale housing construction can accelerate.

"It may seem to be off a slow start, so I've heard

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, concluded the second day of oral hearings in the case concerning the Arbitral Award of 3 October 1899 (Guyana v. Venezuela), which is being held at the Peace Palace, in The Hague.

These proceedings form part of the merits of the case, during which both parties will present their full legal arguments regarding the validity of the 1899 Arbitral Award.

On Monday, May 4, 2026, during its submission, Guyana requested the Court to affirm th