Gov’t doubling down on non-oil investments as Guyana’s economy surges — Finance Minister Singh

With Guyana’s economy recording a 7.5 per cent growth in the first half of 2025 and the non-oil economy expanding by a robust 13.8 per cent, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, has...

Guyana leading the world in climate and forest solutions – President Ali

– Says Guyana will call for fairness and science in global energy transition at COP30 PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed that Guyana stands as a global model for forest protection and sustainable development, as the country prepares to...

Guyanese Muhammad Ibrahim elected Director General of IICA

– To lead hemispheric agricultural body for 2026–2030 term GUYANESE agricultural engineer Muhammad Ibrahim has been elected as the next Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Co-operation on Agriculture (IICA), securing the position...

Game plan for growth: President Ali, FIFA’s Infantino discuss mini arenas in Guyana

Guyana’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali speaks during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, Nov. 2, 2021. Adrian Dennis/Pool via REUTERS President of Guyana, Dr. Irfaan Ali, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino held...

Destination Guyana to be showcased at World Travel Market 2025

AS part of the national strategy to strengthen the country’s visibility within the global tourism marketplace, Destination Guyana will be taking centre stage at the grand World Travel Market 2025. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan...

Five years of steady growth for Guyana’s non-oil sectors

– Finance Minister says gov’t focuses on inclusive, sustainable model to cushion oil dependence WITH Guyana’s economy recording 7.5 per cent growth in the first half of 2025 and the non-oil economy expanding by 13.8 per cent, the government says...

Imperialist confusion in Guyana

NO matter how much you try to use political theory to understand who is anti-imperialist and who is pro-imperialist in Guyana, analytical cobwebs get in your way. The thing is either comical or confusing. Let’s start with David Hinds and Henry...

Guyana’s Muhammad Ibrahim elected new Director General of IICA

Muhammad Ibrahim, from Guyana, was elected as Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture ( IICA ) for the period 2026-2030. The election was carried out by majority vote of the Ministers of Agriculture of the...

Jarvis reflects on strong outing for Guyana at South American U-20 Championships

Coach Andrew Jarvis Coach Andrew Jarvis has praised the efforts of Guyana’s athletes following their commendable performances at the South American Under-20 Championships held in Lima, Peru, over the last week, describing the trip as a valuable...

Guyana’s next leap forward

PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali’s announcement of his forthcoming address to the National Assembly marks a pivotal moment in Guyana’s modern development story. His commitment to outlining a comprehensive strategy for the nation’s transformation over the...

Guyana govt: Global environment hampering oil and rice prices

The Guyana gov­ern­ment says the glob­al en­vi­ron­ment is im­pact­ing the rev­enue of the oil and rice in­dus­tries, but re­main con­fi­dent that the coun­try’s eco­nom­ic pro­jec­tions would be met. Fi­nance Min­is­ter Dr. Ash­ni Singh, dur­ing...

Guyana’s economy recorded 7.5% growth in first half of 2025

Guyana’s economy is estimated to have grown by 7.5% during the first half of 2025, the Ministry of Finance has announced in its Mid-Year Report. The growth in the country’s economy is linked to the booming Oil and Gas Sector, complemented by...

Guyana and Caribbean island-states must hold fast to the region as a Zone of Peace

Dear Editor, As geopolitical tensions rise between major powers, Guyana finds itself on the frontline of a regional struggle that threatens the Caribbean’s hard-won peace. The Caribbean has long and proudly identified itself as a Zone of Peace—a...

GUYANA-FINANCE-Global environment hampering overall oil and rice prices

Guyana strengthens commitment to Integrated Fire Management

Nov 04, 2025 News (Kaieteur News) – To advance the institutionalisation of Integrated Fire Management (IFM)—a key approach to reducing wildfire risks, protecting livelihoods, and fostering ecosystem restoration, Guyana joined representatives from...

Guyana, Saudi Eksab ink MoU to explore investment opportunities

Nov 04, 2025 News The Government of Guyana and Saudi Eksab have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore investment collaboration across key strategic sectors to drive sustainable growth and diversification. President Dr. Mohamed...

Guyana corrects inaccuracies in int’l report on Linden–Mabura Road Project

Statement by Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works, on Recent International Media 1. The Ministry of Public Works notes recent international media reporting concerning the Linden–Mabura Road Project. While open discourse on public investments is...

Stop wildlife imports to India until proper checks in place: CITES report

Cautioning against “illegal harvest of wild animals that are later declared as captive bred”, a verification mission of the CITES has recommended that India stop importing critically-endangered species — such as gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees...

Greater Guyana Initiative hosts second annual stakeholder forum focusing on youth in STEM

THE Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI) convened its second annual Stakeholder Forum at the Guyana Marriott Hotel on October 31, bringing together participants from all ten administrative regions to discuss Guyana’s sustainable development and the...

1,500 kilometres of drainage canals, 300 kokers, and 180 pumps to be upgraded

Guyana is set to embark on the largest investment in drainage and irrigation in its history as part of the country’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030. Announcing the initiative during the first meeting of the LCDS Multi-Stakeholder...