Housing Ministers engage CH&PA projects department, stress commitment to growth, sustainability

THE leadership of the Central Housing and Planning Authority’s (CH&PA) Projects Department met, on Wednesday, with Minister of Housing, Collin Croal and Minister within the Ministry, Vanessa Benn, as the government reaffirmed its focus on...

State of Africa’s Environment 2025: Continent’s debt burden limits its capacity to finance climate adaptation and mitigation plans

For free download, click here Africa’s debt burden limits its capacity to finance climate adaptation and mitigation plans, according to the latest edition of New Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)’s annual publication. Amid the...

Guyana launches Georgetown City revival plan to modernize capital

The government of Guyana has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Georgetown into a sustainable, modern capital while preserving its unique heritage and identity. Speaking at a news conference, President Irfaan Ali said, “The mismanagement...

Guyana govt announces plan to take over modernisation of capital

Photo: A section of the capital, Georgetown (Photo courtesy CANA) The Guyana government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the capital, Georgetown, into a sustainable, modern capital while preserving its unique heritage and identity....

Guyana found huge oil reserves 10 years ago, so why are most people still poor?

On 18 July, the International Chamber of Commerce approved the attempt by the US energy multinational Chevron to replace Hess Oil as a stakeholder in one of the world’s largest offshore oilfields, Guyana’s Stabroek, as part of its $55bn (£41bn)...

Guyana working to ease impact of global slump in rice prices

Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 23:25 by Writer Guyanese rice producers are reeling from a slump in global rice prices due to an “all time high” production of the grain, prompting the Guyana government to explore ways of cushioning the...

Bruster's opens new Bridgewater store, Shadyside location coming soon

Bruster's Real Ice Cream opened a new, modernized store on Sept. 16 in Bridgewater, near its original 1989 location. The new Bridgewater store features the company's first drive-thru in the greater Pittsburgh area. A second new Bruster's location...

Guyana committed to peace but vigilant against transnational crime – Pres. Ali

President Dr Irfaan Ali has reiterated that while Guyana remains committed to keeping the Caribbean a zone of peace, the country will not turn a blind eye to the growing threats posed by transnational crime, drug trafficking and incursions linked...

PM Modi Thanks Leaders Of Guyana, NZ, Bhutan And Dominica For Warm Birthday Wishes

(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked counterparts from Bhutan, New Zealand and Dominica as well as Guyana President for extending warm wishes to him on his 75th birthday. Expressing gratitude to...

Another misrepresentation of press freedom in Guyana

Dear Editor, THE September 12 statement by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) assessing the Government of Guyana’s relationship with the media warrants scrutiny, as it is clearly a misrepresentation of the state of press freedom in this country....

Forging Smart City Cooperation for Guyana-ASEAN Collaboration

Sep 17, 2025 Letters Dear Editor, As Guyana advances its development agenda, there is immense value in looking toward strategic international partnerships to accelerate sustainable urban growth. The recent agreement between Malaysia and China to...

People want to see improvements to their personal and family’s well-being, not roads and bridges

Dear Editor, Despite extensive development projects—roads, bridges, hospitals, and major initiatives like the new Demerara Harbour Bridge and Linden to Mabura Road—many Guyanese feel these signs of progress have insignificant effect on their...

HearMeOut – Two Ministers. One Ministry. No excuses!

Sep 18, 2025 Sports Rawle Toney By Rawle Toney Kaieteur Sports – For the first time in history, Guyana’s Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport now has two Ministers at the helm. To some, that might sound excessive. To me, it was long overdue. The...

Local Govt Ministry reaffirms dedication to transparent governance, sustainable growth

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development today held a high-level meeting with key regional leaders, marking the first official engagement of Minister Priya Manickchand since assuming office. The Minister was joined by her team,...

Welcome to where crime and corruption corrode the very core in all communities

Dear Editor, The pessimistic phrase, “Not all that starts well, ends well,” is a direct contradiction to the optimistic proverb, “All’s well that ends well.” The much-anticipated weekend commenced well with President Irfaan Ali’s announcement of...

Issues raised by Reporters Without Borders are valid and cumulatively constitute a threat to the press’s ability to hold power accountable without fear

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the letter published on September 16, titled “Reporters Without Borders statement misrepresents the state of press freedom in this country.” The author wrote a defense of the government’s conduct towards...

US$28M Brickdam Police Station on track for June 2026 deadline

Sep 18, 2025 News US$28M Brickdam Police Station on track for June 2026 deadline US$28M Brickdam Police Station on track for June 2026 deadline Kaieteur News – On track to meet its June 2026 deadline, works on the new US$28 million Brickdam Police...

Gas-to-energy project central to Guyana’s development – PM

-said to be 68% complete Declaring that the 300 MW gas-to-energy (GtE) project is central to Guyana’s development, Prime Minister Mark Phillips yesterday said that the demand for power will rise even higher by next year. According to a release...

Recycled cabinet does not inspire confidence

Dear Editor, The prolonged process of naming a cabinet—resulting in largely the same team—raises questions about the judgment of President Irfaan Ali. Most Guyanese would have expected more substantial changes, yet the result emphasizes...

Commercial banks investment of USD into short term instruments delays the availability of the USD in Guyana

Dear Editor As a business owner, there are always the known and associated unknowns along with the risks and rewards. At the end of the day, my opinion is that once a business is run on principle and ethics with strong focus on customer service...