In keeping with the commitment made by His Excellency, President Dr. Irfaan Ali, in April this year, the Ministry of Agriculture will commence the distribution of cash subsidies to rice farmers across Guyana beginning next week.

This commitment was made during a consultation with hundreds of rice farmers at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on April 30, as part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to support the rice industry in the face of increasing global challenges affecting agricultural produ

Alarming levels of substance use among schoolchildren in Guyana have been uncovered through recent health screenings. For instance, almost half of the more than 6000 secondary school children screened had consumed alcohol and a significant number of students also vape.

Speaking at the observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2026, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony described drug trafficking as a comp

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Honourable Priya Manickchand, this morning visited the Herstelling/Little Diamond Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) following a fire that damaged one of the council's buildings.

During the visit, the Minister met with firefighters who responded to the blaze, teachers attached to the nearby Providence Nursery School, NDC staff, and a security guard who courageously attempted to extinguish the fire before emergency responders arrived.

The fire

As Guyana prepares to dispatch its first shipment of humanitarian aid to earthquake-ravaged Venezuela, the national relief effort is gathering momentum. The Civil Defense Commission (CDC) is urging members of the public and the private sector to donate essential supplies, as agencies work around the clock to coordinate the response. 

Guyana's national humanitarian response following the devastating back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela continues to gain momentum, with the Civil Defens

Demonstrating a commitment to rapid community development, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Honourable Priya Manickchand, officially commissioned a newly constructed pedestrian bridge connecting Unity Street, La Grange, to Inner Bagotville over the weekend.

Delivered in fulfillment of a promise, the structure provides safe, immediate access for residents and daily commuters.

The commissioning ceremony was attended by Regional Executive Officer (REO) for Region 3 (Essequibo Island

Guyana has achieved a historic milestone with its election, for the first time, to the Chairmanship of the Special Committee on Transport of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS). The election, which took place during the 31st Extraordinary Session of the ACS Ministerial Council on June 21, 2026, marks a significant step in Guyana’s growing leadership within the Greater Caribbean. Dr. Saheed Sulaman, Deputy Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), will serve as Chairman of the Com