Four more Guyanese awarded Petroleum Sciences scholarships

For the third year in succession, four top Guyanese students have been awarded scholarships to study Petroleum Sciences at leading Chinese universities. This year’s scholars are Una Herman, Anna Jeffers, Rondel Rutherford and Tamika Sam, who will...

Mahdia crowned Essequibo zone champions in Kares One Guyana T10 thriller

Emotions ran high and the tension was palpable as Mahdia (Movements Family) triumphed over the star-studded Avinash All-Stars in a nail-biting final to claim the Essequibo zone title of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast. Under the lights of...

Guyana Rolls Out Sweeping Port Reforms

In the past one decade, Guyana has become a global energy powerhouse, with the oil boom reshaping the country’s international trade. Last year, Guyana’s economy expanded by 44 percent, marking the fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth. But...

Guyana’s passport offers visa-free access to 91 countries

The strength of Guyana passport further improved, now allowing for visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to some 91 countries and territories around the world – an increase from 89 recorded last year. According to the recently released 2025 Henley...

Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit Highlights Dozens of New Species Found in Landmark Biodiversity Survey of Guyana’s Southern Forests

Georgetown, Guyana & Chicago, USA — Findings from a rapid inventory of one of the most pristine and least-explored corners of the Amazon Basin were presented at the recent Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit in Georgetown, Guyana. An international...

SJMH and JIPA Network renew partnership to enhance care in Guyana

Not-for-profit facility St Joseph Mercy Hospital (SJMH) has renewed and expanded its strategic alliance with the Joint Independent Providers Association (JIPA) Network to improve medical care access for patients in Guyana and the wider global...

Guyana’s wealth includes the value of its natural resources

Dear Editor, In a recent presentation by President Ali, he stated that “…We have seen around us countries that made the mistake of treating oil of treating natural resources revenue as wealth you’ve seen … Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela natural...

India, CARICOM reaffirm commitment to boost cooperation in science, technology

Insight Online News Georgetown, July 26 : The Indian High Commission in Guyana held a roundtable discussion titled ‘India-CARICOM Cooperation in Resource Mapping, Climate Change and Agricultural Research & Development’, reaffirming India’s...

Kamla blames PNM for prison crime syndicate

On East Grove Main Road, a busy stretch in George­town, Guyana, a dou­bles shed stands at the road­side. Over­look­ing the small tent is a Movi­eTowne com­plex rem­i­nis­cent of Wright­son Road in Port-of-Spain. Massy Stores and Star­bucks are...

GO-Invest, Procolombia formalise partnership to advance regional trade, investment

IN a move aimed at deepening regional economic integration, the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) has entered a formal partnership with Procolombia, the national investment and trade promotion agency of the Republic of Colombia. According...

Guyana’s positioned at forefront to lead biodiversity, climate conservation efforts

— as country solidifies global biodiversity alliance WITH bold commitments and a call for global unity, Guyana has positioned itself at the forefront of international biodiversity and climate efforts, as President Dr. Irfaan Ali outlined a roadmap...

Stakeholders unite to confront rise in road deaths

– launch of vision zero action plans AMID troubling new figures showing a six per cent rise in road deaths so far this year, Guyana’s top policymakers, law enforcement leaders, and development partners gathered on Tuesday to confront the country’s...

SLBMC’s Laboratory Services Leader Attends Caribbean Public Health Meeting

Barbara Joseph, the Quality Manager for SLBMC’s Laboratory Services, has just concluded her participation in the Caribbean Public Health Laboratory Network (CaribPHLN) Regional Meeting in Guyana from July 24 to 26. The event gathered public health...

SLBMC Quality Manager Participates in Regional Public Health Meeting in Guyana

SLBMC Quality Manager Participates in Regional Public Health Meeting in Guyana Barbara Joseph, Quality Manager for Laboratory Services at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC), recently participated in the Caribbean Public Health Laboratory...

Kares One Guyana T10: Who will claim the Essequibo crown?

THE air on the Essequibo Coast is thick with anticipation as cricket fans ponder the burning question: which team will emerge victorious from the Essequibo zone of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast and secure the final coveted spot in the...

Ali promises medical school, engineering faculty for Region Two

President Irfaan Ali addressing the crowd at Anna Regina yesterday -at Anna Regina meeting President Irfaan Ali yesterday unveiled a slate of new development promises for Region Two while addressing a large crowd at Anna Regina. The rally, held at...

27 more technicians certified to support Guyana’s growing electric vehicle sector

ELECTRIC car owners can now rest assured that, if damaged, their vehicles will receive the care they need, as Guyana welcomes more electric vehicles than ever before. With EVs continuing to emerge on Guyana’s roadways, the Guyana Energy Agency...

Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit 2025: Guyana, Yale University ink landmark MoU to advance biodiversity science, technology

Medical school, engineering faculty & modern dialysis facility for Essequibo – Pres. Ali announces

A medical school and an engineering faculty, as well as a modern dialysis facility, are among the new projects that residents of Region Two can expect under the next People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government. This is according to...

CARPHA strengthens laboratory coordination, networking at workshop in Guyana