Guyana has produced more than half of the agricultural output reported by participating CARICOM states during the first six months of 2026, further strengthening the country’s push to establish itself as a major food-producing hub for the Caribbean.

Figures presented at the 127th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) in Kingston, Jamaica, show that Guyana produced 792,012 tonnes of agricultural commodities between January and June. The data was presented by Minister wi

APNU’s Agriculture Month statement rests on the charge: “More Money, But Where Is the Production?” Its argument relies heavily on the first-half 2026 result and treats that six-month movement as proof of a sustained decline in agriculture. The official data do not support that conclusion. Sector growth moved from 11.1 per cent in the first half of 2025 to a contraction of 0.5 per cent in the first half of 2026, a deterioration of 11.6 percentage points. This was a sharp slowdown. It was not, however, eviden

Women’s right to make informed decisions about their reproductive health, and the protection of girls from harmful practices such as child marriage, are among the issues being highlighted by the United Nations Population Fund.

The agency says women must be able to make reproductive health choices free from coercion, while children must be protected from practices that can affect their education, safety and future.

The United Nat

Breast Cancer Awareness Month got underway in Georgetown on Friday, with the Guyana Cancer Foundation hosting its annual breast cancer tree-wrapping ceremony on Main Street.

The event brought together breast cancer survivors, fighters, caregivers and supporters, as the Foundation launched a month of activities aimed at raising awareness and encouraging early detection.

Trees along Main Street were wrapped in vibrant shades of pink, accompanied by music and activities highligh

The Berbice Expo and Trade Fair 2026 officially kicked off last evening, featuring more than 180 booths showcasing a wide range of products and services.

Organized by the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce, the event provides businesses with an opportunity to network, promote their products and services, and forge new partnerships, while creating opportunities for hundreds of businesses to engage with consumers.

The expo, being held at the Rose Hall Estate Community Centre grou

Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond says Deputy Commissioner of Police and Head of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), Faisal Karimbaksh, should be placed on administrative leave while an investigation into sexual allegations against him is conducted.

Speaking during a recent interview, Minister Walrond confirmed that a female police officer who previously worked at SOCU has made a statement concerning the allegations and was transferred from the unit at her own request.

According to the Minist