Preparations are advancing for the traditional flag raising ceremony to be held this year at Fort Island. At the same time, Guyanese across the country are encouraged to join in the celebration, wherever they are, showcasing their love for country.

Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports Steven Jacobs is encouraging more Guyanese to proudly display their patriotism as the country celebrates its Diamond Jubilee. 

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-High Court quashes his decision to dismiss gold smuggling case, orders him to pay $50,000 to SOCU

On Thursday, 21 May 2026, the Honourable Acting Chief Justice, Navindra Singh, granted judicial review relief in favour of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), quashing the decision of Magistrate Clive Nurse to dismiss a gold smuggling case against Brazilian national, Osmil Costa Da Silva, for want of prosecution.

The matter had been dismissed on the basis that the prosecution had failed to provide a

The first set of disbursements from the Guyana Development Bank are expected soon as government moves to complete the legislative process needed to formally operationalise the institution.

Speaking during Friday's press conference, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali disclosed that the technical groundwork for the bank has already been completed, with systems and operational structures largely in place ahead of its launch.

“In our parliamentary sitting coming up, I think the legislation will be tabled, an

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali says Guyana is moving towards an AI-driven national security system that will use predictive policing, facial recognition, smart surveillance and integrated command centers to strengthen crime prevention and public safety by 2030.

During a press conference at the Office of the President on Friday, the President explained that the system would connect all security agencies through a common interface designed to improve interoperability and data-sharing while supporting reg

And as we continue celebrating our Diamond Jubilee, the country's rich cultural diversity was at the weekend brought to life at the Guyana Festival, where traditions from generations past was not only showcased, but preserved and passed on to younger generations. 

In the African booth, patrons were taken on a journey through time, as displays showed traditional items once commonly used by our ancestors, including coal pots, lanterns, old flat irons and scrubbing bo

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira has described as regrettable recent comments from members of the diplomatic corps concerning the sittings of the National Assembly.

The minister's comments followed reports that sections of the diplomatic corps had expressed concern about the National Assembly not meeting for more than 90 days since the passage of the 2026 national budget. 

"It is regrettable that the ambassadors and those embassies and high commissions did not see it fit