The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), hosted the Project Completion Exit Workshop for the Sustainable Agricultural Development Programme (SADP) on Wednesday at the World Trade Center in Georgetown.   Through the programme, over 6,000 farmers benefited from improved technology, equipment, and training, while more than 200 extension officers received capacity-building support to enhance the delivery of agricultural service

READ THE STATEMENT FROM THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION:   The Ministry of Education (MoE) was informed on Friday, 13 March 2026, of allegations of a sexual nature made by students of Brickdam Secondary School against a teacher at the institution. In accordance with established standard operating procedures, the accused teacher was immediately placed on administrative leave on the same date.   The Welfare Department of the Department of Education met with one parent on Friday, 13 M

Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya Persaud on Tuesday met with nurses, supervisors, and the administrative team of the Palms Geriatric Home on Brickdam as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability, improve working conditions, and ensure a high standard of care for residents.   Permanent Secretary Dr. Erica Forte also attended the meeting, which focused on issues affecting the operation of the facility and the welfare of its elderly residents

By: Dinley Raphael Close to 100 Cuban medical professionals are employed across Guyana’s healthcare system, and according to Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony, they are being paid the same salaries as their Guyanese counterparts.   Although Cuba has withdrawn its medical brigade from Guyana, the local health sector continues to benefit from Cuban healthcare workers who have independently expressed an interest in working here.   Minister Anthony said these professionals are

By: Christal Yong Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond says the government, through the Ministries of Home Affairs and Education, is developing a comprehensive plan to address the issue of students bringing dangerous items into schools.   The two ministries held consultations last week following a recent incident in which a primary school pupil was found with a licensed firearm at school .   Speaking on the matter, Minister Walrond said the plan under consideration includ

The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has launched an investigation into a series of deliberate acts of vandalism at the National Park in Georgetown.   READ THE FULL STATEMENT BY THE COMMISSION BELOW: The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) is saddened to report recent deliberate acts of vandalism within the National Park, Georgetown.   Through our 24-hour CCTV security surveillance and routine ground inspections, several incidents have been recorded and identified, including: •

A 44-year-old man has been arrested as investigators probe the alleged theft of two heifers from a pasture at Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast Demerara (ECD).   The incident reportedly occurred between about 5:30 pm on Saturday, March 14, 2026, and 6:00 am on Monday, March 16, 2026, and involved a 61-year-old farmer of Melanie Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara.   According to police, the farmer had left the two heifers grazing at the Bachelor’s Adventure pasture. Howeve

Residents of the new housing development at La Bonne Intention (LBI), East Coast Demerara (ECD), are set to benefit from a series of infrastructure and community improvements, including road upgrades, a police outpost, improved street lighting, and recreational facilities.   Minister of Housing Collin Croal met with residents of the scheme on Monday and outlined measures to improve infrastructure, security, and overall community development in the area.   The engagement was h

The Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) has announced a strict daytime clearance policy for Sheriff Street, warning that all trucks, caravans, and stalls must be removed from the area between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm.   In a statement on Monday, the Ministry said the move is aimed at keeping the busy thoroughfare safe and accessible during peak hours, while acknowledging Sheriff Street’s important role in supporting economic activity and the wider community.   According to the ministr

READ THE RELEASE FROM THE BOARD OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (BIT):   The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) is pleased to announce the appointment of its newly inducted Board, which will serve for the period  January 23, 2026 to January 22, 2027 . Following her appointment by the Cabinet of the Government of Guyana,  Ms. Kathy Smith  will serve as  Chairperson of the Board of Industrial Training for the 2026–2027 term . This appointment is regarded as  historic , as Ms. Smith beco

A 34-year-old Venezuelan national was killed late Saturday night after the electric cycle he was riding was struck by a motor car along the Enmore Public Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD).   Dead is Carlos Eliber, a construction worker of Mon Repos. According to reports, the accident occurred at about 23:50 hrs and involved motor car PAN 5007, driven by a 25-year-old man of Blossom Scheme, Enmore, and the electric cycle ridden by Eliber.   The Guyana Police Force (GPF) reported

A motorcycle rider and a four-month-old baby were killed on Friday morning in a crash on the Orangestein Public Road, East Bank Essequibo (EBE), while a 19-year-old woman remains hospitalised.   Dead are 22-year-old Krishna Persaud of Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara (WCD), who was riding motorcycle CM 5492, and four-month-old Luke Persaud, who was one of the pillion riders.   Police said the fatal accident occurred at about 11:00h and involved motor lorry GZZ 5068, drive

READ THE STATEMENT BELOW FROM THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS:   The Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force, has launched the Online Tint Waiver Application System, providing a digital platform for individuals, companies, and organizations to apply for tint exemptions under the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Tint) Regulations 2026. The portal allows applicants to submit requests, upload required documents, track application status, and download

Human remains suspected to be those of a 62-year-old man were discovered in the aftermath of a fire that destroyed two houses at Bee Hive Village, East Coast Demerara (ECD), late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.   Police said the blaze occurred between 23:50 hrs on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and 01:00 hrs on Thursday, March 12, 2026.   Destroyed in the fire were the home of Davanand Sawh, called “Cheow,” 62, unemployed, and the house of 64-year-old farmer Vidishwa

READ THE STATEMENT BELOW BY THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE:   Georgetown, Ministry of Finance, March 12, 2026: In keeping with the commitment made by President Irfaan Ali and as announced in the 2026 Budget presentation by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, Government will commence the distribution of the $100,000 National Cash Grant for citizens in Guyana, with central government employees already receiving salaries thro

A 32-year-old miner was allegedly beaten to death while two other men were seriously injured during a violent attack at a camp along the Siparuni River on Tuesday morning.   Dead is Rowell La Cruz, called “Kabaloo,” of Warapoka Village, North West District. According to the Guyana Police Force (GPF), the incident occurred at about 10:00 hrs at a camp in Region Eight.   Preliminary investigations revealed that La Cruz and another male, both employed at a dredging operation, we

Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips officially declared open the National Secondary Schools Annual Athletics Championships at the National Track and Field Centre in Leonora on Wednesday.   During the feature address, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of sport in youth development and national progress. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips   He also highlighted the importance of sport at the national level, describing it as a multi-billion-d

A fatal collision along the Soesdyke–Linden Highway on Wednesday morning has claimed the life of Keiran Daren Warner, a staff member attached to the Transportation Services Department of the Linden Hospital Complex.   Information reaching MTV News Update indicates that Warner was behind the wheel of motor car PZZ 934 when the vehicle became involved in a collision with motor lorry GXX 3002.   In a statement issued following the incident, the Linden Hospital Complex expressed

A 30-year-old Information Technology technician was arrested by police after a viral social media video allegedly showed him driving dangerously along the East Coast Demerara (ECD) Public Road in breach of the one-way system.   Police said the driver of motor car PAL 3206 was taken into custody on Monday, March 9, 2026, at about 10:00 hours at his residence in Martyrs Ville, Mon Repos.   Investigations were launched after a video surfaced on social media on Sunday, March 8, 2

A 16-year-old boy was killed Monday evening after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a minibus along the Barnwell Public Road, East Bank Essequibo (EBE).   Dead is Angel Manchan of Ruby Back Dam, East Bank Essequibo (EBE). Police said the fatal accident occurred around 19:20 hours and involved minibus BAG 2484, driven by a 58-year-old man of Edinburgh, West Coast Demerara (WCD), and motorcycle CR 487, which Manchan was riding with a 19-year-old pillion rider from Corn