As Guyana moves to strengthen its waste management system, a workshop on the Development of the National Solid Waste Management Strategic Plan was convened today at the World Trade Centre in Georgetown.

The event brought together government stakeholders, local authorities, and private development partners.

The workshop is a collaborative effort between the United Nations development program and the local government ministry which ai

Forty-Eight local content plans were today approved and handed over to industry stakeholders.

Local content plans have been approved for ExxonMobil Guyana, SBM Offshore, MODEC, CNOOC Limited, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes among others.  

Approving the local content plans reinforces the companies' commitment to local content implementation and ensuring Guyanese are meaningful participants in Guyana's patrimony.

These approved plans,  along with the subsequent half yearly rep

On Wednesday, the Guyana Languages Unit, hosted its inaugural Indigenous Language Awards at the University of Guyana. The first batch of graduands from the Elementary Wapichan Course were celebrated for their contributions to advancing Indigenous language education in Guyana.

The ceremony recognised learners who successfully completed the programme and highlighted ongoing efforts to preserve, promote, and revitalise Indigenous languages as an important part of Guyana’s cultural heritage.

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The Caribbean Economic Forum 2026 opened in Barbados today, bringing together policymakers, investors and financial leaders from across the region.

During the opening session, Governor of the Bank of Guyana, Dr. Gobind Ganga highlighted Guyana's strong economic performance and called for greater investment in key sectors.

Guyana continues to record double-digit economic growth, supported by the prudent management of oil reven

One of Guyana’s leading beverage and manufacturing companies, Banks DIH Limited has officially launched canned versions of its popular beers, marking a new phase in the company’s production and distribution operations.

The familiar taste of Banks Beer and GT Beer is now being delivered in a new way, as Banks DIH introduces canned packaging aimed at boosting convenience and expanding how consumers enjoy the brands.

Guyana’s candidate for United Nations Secretary General, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has outlined an ambitious vision for a stronger, more responsive UN during an interactive dialogue with member states today.

Rodrigues-Birkett, Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the UN, thanked President Irfaan Ali and the Government of Guyana for her nomination, emphasizing that the next Secretary General must be prepared to navigate a rapidly evolving global landscape.

She acknowledged frustr