Guyanese are being called to lace up their sneakers and take a stand against heart disease as the Stride592 SOCA Heart Project prepares for its World Heart Day event on September 27, at the Georgetown Cricket Club Ground.

Heart disease is a silent killer: high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar can build for years without symptoms, and the first warning is often a heart attack or stroke.

That is why the Stride592 SOCA Heart Project is urging Guyanese to take charge of the

Guyana is expanding its restorative justice programme, with three new centres to be established in Regions Six, Eight and Nine.

The move follows the training of a new cohort of restorative justice practitioners, as the system seeks to provide an alternative pathway for dealing with minor offences.

For the third cohort of restorative justice practitioners, the next two weeks will involve intensive training and practical exercises aimed at preparing them for w

The British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) will bring its flagship annual Gala Dinner to Guyana for the first time on Wednesday, 25th November 2026, as part of a special week of activities celebrating the growing commercial relationship between Guyana & the United Kingdom.



Following successful BritCham Guyana events at two iconic British sporting venues, Lord’s Cricket Ground in London in 2024 and Chelsea Football Club in 2025, the Chamber will this year bring its main annual gathering home to

The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning is continuing consultations with stakeholders as part of its ongoing review and modernisation of Guyana’s labour laws, with civil society and the education sector among those engaged in recent discussions.

On Wednesday, September 16, the Ministry met with representatives of the Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD), providing an opportunity for dialogue on issues relevant to Guyana’s labour and employment framework.

The engagement forms

President Dr. Irfaan Ali says the Guyana Development Bank will begin processing loan applications when it becomes operational on October 5.

He says the bank will target entrepreneurs across Guyana, including hinterland and riverine communities, with technology helping to expand access.

He says the application process will be simple, but applicants will receive compulsory mentorship, technical assistance and business guidance.

He str

A forensic analysis presented in the ongoing 2020 Elections Fraud Trial has highlighted major differences between certified Statements of Poll and declarations made for Region Four.

The prosecution says the analysis shows the PPP/C held an approximately 15,000-vote lead based on the certified Statements of Poll (SOPs).

Forensic accounting auditor Terrence Jaskaran returned to the witness stand today, detailing his analysis of certified Statements of Poll against official declarat