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 Although Cuba has withdrawn its medical brigade from Guyana, the local health sector continues to benefit from Cuban healthcare workers who have independently expressed an interest in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