Guyana and Barbados have officially launched a shared digital ID travel system, allowing citizens to travel between the two countries using digital identification cards instead of passports. The initiative, implemented on May 25, was symbolically launched when Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, became the first person to use the system while traveling from Barbados to Guyana.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali described the move as a major step forward for deeper regional integration, border modernisation a

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has urged Guyanese to embrace the values of sacrifice, patience, faith and peace as the nation observed Eid al-Adha. Addressing worshippers at the Leonora Masjid, the head of state said Eid al-Adha serves as a powerful reminder of obedience, selflessness and unwavering faith, values he noted are increasingly important in today's challenging world. 

"The circumstances, the challenges, the greatest challenge and when the most is expected of us and the circumst

As more restaurants and businesses open across the country, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues is emphasising the importance of quality customer service.

She was at time speaking at the opening of a new restaurant – The Spice Route. The impact of good customer service was underlined by the Minister as she welcomed this latest addition to the local hospitality sector.

She says a growing hospitality sect

Guyana has recorded a monumental milestone in passenger travel, welcoming over 56,000 passengers into the country for the historic 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee "Homecoming" Celebrations.

Demonstrating its critical role as the nation’s primary gateway, the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) efficiently processed 48,500 of those arriving travellers.

This unprecedented influx represents a 16% increase in passenger traffic compared to the same period in 2025, underscoring the massive draw of t

Of the approximately 1,200 community-related concerns lodged by residents on the Citizens Connect App since its launch in March, more than 875 have been resolved.

Citizens have used the app to report matters relating to garbage collection, drainage, community infrastructure, house lot applications and cash grant queries.

In an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Thursday, Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency, and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, noted that many of t

Culture, Youth and Sport Minister, Charles Ramson Jr., says the long-delayed Mabaruma Multi-Purpose Hall project has been retendered and awarded with works expected to restart later this year once contracts are signed.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a recent event at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Minister Ramson disclosed that the procurement process has already been completed.

“The project has already been tendered and already awarded,” the minister said, while noting that the contracts