Latin America court calls for unified climate action as legal fights mount

SANTIAGO, (Reuters) – Member states must cooperate to tackle climate change and not take actions that set back environmental protections, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) said in a non-binding advisory opinion issued yesterday. The...

$1.4B being invested to develop sustainable Kwakwani Housing Scheme

Allottees of the new Kwakwani Housing Development in Region Ten are poised to benefit from a thoughtfully planned, self-sustaining community aimed at enhancing quality of life and promoting long-term development. During a block identification...

Alisande Jaiserrisingh representing Guyana at FIBA Adelante Forum in Chile

Alisande Jaiserrisingh, Coach of Queen’s College’s basketball team, is currently representing the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) at the prestigious FIBA Americas Adelante Forum, held alongside the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2025 in Santiago, Chile....

Apolitical management environment needed at GuySuCo

​Dear Editor, Now that elections are upon us, the usual debate on how to save GuySuCo has begun. Some say to diversify with other crops and skill utilization, and others say that the money being spent could be put to better use. The reduction of...

Guyana Cricket Board head endorses President Ali for second term

President of the Guyana Cricket Board, Director of Cricket West Indies and businessman Bissoondyal Singh has endorsed President Irfaan Ali for a second term. Delivering remarks at the Berbice Cricket Board’s annual awards ceremony, Singh told the...

New Deeds & Commercial Registries buildings for Mahdia, Linden, New Amsterdam

In its bid to decentralise government services, the Attorney General Chambers will be opening brand-new offices for the Deeds and Commercial Registry in Mahdia, Linden and New Amsterdam. Attorney General Anil Nandlall on Tuesday evening disclosed...

Guyana launches net billing scheme for rooftop PV

Guyana has introduced a net billing program for rooftop PV systems up to 100 kW and for larger systems based on a customer’s maximum demand. It aims to expand distributed generation and reduce grid dependency. June 30, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Image:...

Former Colombian president commends Guyana’s environmental efforts

Given Guyana’s success in balancing transformative development with world-class efforts to protect its plants and animals, former Colombian President Iván Duque believes the country sets a model for other nations to follow. During a recent...

Sustainability & tangible results at the forefront of Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme’s annual stocktaking

The WCO’s Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, funded by the United Kingdom’s His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), organized its annual National Focal Points Meeting at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels from 3 to 5 June 2025 to assess the...

The key question the PPP must answer is why after five years in power cost of living keeps rising and 39% of Guyanese remain in poverty

Dear Editor While Vice President Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo tried to sell the Guyanese people the Brooklyn Bridge for the fourth time just before an elections, as he sought last week to present another long-term strategy to reduce food imports and enhance...

Confront the reality that many Guyanese are still not benefiting equally from the spoils of the ‘new Dubai’

Dear Editor, As a public communications analyst, I am often asked for my opinion on the popular statements that Guyana has the fastest-growing economy, or that it is “the new Dubai” or even “a little America.” While such comparisons may be...

GSL stars set to tour Guyana, explore its eco-tourism treasures

The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSLT20) is taking cricket beyond the stadium and into the heart of Guyana’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant communities. In a bold and exciting move, the league’s stars from across the globe will...

East Bank/West Demerara ‘Kares One Guyana T10 Blast’ bowls off this weekend

Following a weekend of compelling action in Berbice, the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast will now focus on the East Bank and West Demerara zones this weekend. Despite weather disruptions necessitating venue adjustments, the Berbice leg...

GSL stars set to tour Guyana, explore eco-tourism treasures

The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSLT20) is taking cricket beyond the stadium and into the heart of Guyana’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant communities. In a bold and exciting move, the league’s stars from across the globe will...

Guyana, UK launch new phase to combat marine pollution, boost blue economy

Kares One Guyana T10: Spotlight shifts to East Bank/West Demerara after Berbice thrills

Following a weekend of compelling action in Berbice, the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast will now focus on the East Bank and West Demerara zones. Despite weather disruptions necessitating venue adjustments, the Berbice leg delivered on its...

Capybara Location: Where Do Capybaras Live?

top 10 non-traditional pets - Capybara© Andrew M. Allport/Shutterstock.comCosta Rica is no stranger to drug smuggling incidents, but on May 22, 2025, police in the Central American country intercepted two men trafficking more than just illegal...

Venezuela and Haiti, the countries most vulnerable to climate change and with the fewest resources to adapt

Latin America and the Caribbean ranks second after Africa as the region of the world most vulnerable to climate change. This is true not only if factors such as its geographic location and topography are taken into account, but also if other...

OP-ED: Cooperatives in the Caribbean, a proven path to decent work and sustainable development

The Caribbean is at a critical juncture. Climate change is battering our shores, global economic shocks are testing our resilience, and social inequalities continue to leave too many behind. Amid these challenges, a powerful and time-tested...

Guyana to be host country for regional disaster recovery hub -President Ali announces

GUYANA will be the host country for the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) Disaster Recovery Super Hub, President, Dr Irfaan Ali has announced. In a broadcast address on Wednesday, the Guyanese Head of State explained that with Guyana’s immunity to...