Guyana on Tuesday marked a historic breakthrough in global healthcare after successfully completing what is described as the world’s longest distance robotic telesurgery.

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, during a joint press conference with Barbados' Prime Minister, Mia Mottley and Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, announced that the landmark procedure was conducted using advanced robotic surgical technology linking Guyana and India across an estimated distance of 20,000 kilometres.

“There is no

Within one week, the government will launch a special diaspora bond aimed at raising funds from overseas-based Guyanese for investment in major public infrastructure projects across the country.

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement during a press conference on Tuesday, on the occasion of Guyana's Diamond Jubilee. He said the initiative is another avenue for Guyanese abroad to directly contribute to the country’s ongoing transform

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

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