Two new emergency response facilities in Lethem and Madio are expected to become fully operational as Guyana continues to strengthen its disaster preparedness and response capabilities. This was announced by Prime Minister Retired Brigadier Mark Phillips during today's opening of the 14th Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) Conference at the Pegasus Corporate Center. 

Speaking at the official launch of the conference, Prime Minist

Saint Lucia will host the Fifty-First Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM from July 5 to 8 in Gros Islet.

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, who assumes the CARICOM chairmanship on July 1, says the meeting will be held under the theme, "CARICOM: From Resilience to Renewal in a Changing World."

He noted that the Caribbean must move beyond resilience and focus on renewing its economies, institutions and

The maritime sector in Guyana continues to grow with vessel traffic expanding by over 40 percent in the past five years.

This was highlighted as Guyana hosts the 31st Caribbean Port State Control Conference, attended by maritime officials.

Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar says vessel traffic in Guyana has increased by 42 percent since 2020, while imports have grown from approximately 42,000 t

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to protecting the interests of sugar workers, signalling that further reforms and investments are being considered to strengthen the industry and improve outcomes for those who depend on it.

The president was at the time paying tribute to the Enmore Martyrs, whose death during a sugar workers’ protest in June 1948 became a defining moment in Guyana’s labour movement.

Guyana Restaurant Week continues to play a key role in promoting the country's culinary heritage, while supporting the growth of gastronomy as a pillar of Guyana's orange economy. 

Speaking at the launch of the 19th season of Restaurant Week, Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority, Kamrul Baksh, says the initiative has significantly boosted the profile of Guyanese cuisine both locally and internationally. 

"I know that Guyana Restaurant Week, this initiative, has certainly eleva

Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving media landscape, regional broadcasters will convene in Guyana this August to discuss the future of the industry, with a particular focus on the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI).Guyana will host the Caribbean Broadcasting Union's Annual General Assembly and Media Awards, attracting media executives, broadcasters and communication professionals from across the Caribbean. 

Minister of Public Affairs Kwame McCoy says the Caribbean media must not fear t