Guyana is set to become a regional center for agricultural innovation following the launch of the Caribbean Sustainable Agriculture Science, Technology and Innovation Hub. The initiative was officially launched today when Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha signed a letter of intent with Brazil and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA).

The hub is expected to facilitate joint research, strengthen scientific capacity a

Guyana's rapid growth is creating opportunities beyond oil with investments in infrastructure, tourism, manufacturing and education, driving jobs and business expansion. Speaking with the Guyana Suriname Trade Mission, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh said these developments are strengthening regional partnerships and opening new avenues for growth.

The minister says Guyana is experiencing an unprecedented period of eco

In an effort to tackle bullying and violence in schools, the Ministry of Education says it is moving to strengthen support systems by providing enhanced psychology training for guidance counsellors ahead of the new school term. 

Some 50 guidance counsellors within the school system will be among the first cohort to undertake enhanced psychology training this September.

The programme will be delivered in partnership with the School of Nations and the UK-based or

A meeting was held today at State House with Contractor China Road and Bridge Corporation, (CRBC), Consultants, Shaledia Associates, Inc., and engineers overseeing the rehabilitation and expansion of the eastbound public road.

During the discussion, President Dr. Irfaan Ali emphasised the importance of the project and the need to bring works back on schedule. 

He noted that the project is currently about 62 per cent complete compared to t

The Government of Guyana and ExxonMobil are in advanced discussions to appoint a mutually agreed independent expert to help resolve a US$214 million cost recovery dispute linked to the company's first oil audit. The disagreement stems from costs flagged during an audit of ExxonMobil's operations covering the period 1999 to 2017.

Speaking on the matter, ExxonMobil Guyana Limited Business Services Manager John Colling said both parties are active

Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said access to mammography services has expanded beyond Georgetown with plans to make breast cancer screening available in every region.

The minister is urging greater public awareness and early screening, noting that breast cancer remains the leading cancer affecting women in Guyana. He highlighted advances at GPHC, including local breast cancer testing and telepathology services that reduces the need to send sampl