GWI reports 95% potable-water access in Guyana’s hinterland

GWI reports 95% potable-water access in the hinterland, but questions remain about household connections, supply reliability and water quality.

Police and Mohamed give conflicting accounts over Kitty gunfire and recovered handgun

Police and Mohamed dispute what happened during a late-night Kitty shooting incident, as questions remain over a recovered handgun and forensic evidence.

NIS online services expected today: What’s confirmed, what isn’t, and how to pay this month

NIS services are expected online today. Here’s what is confirmed, what remains unclear and how contributors can pay.

MV Barima inquiry hears beacon record did not identify vessel, distress coordinates sent via WhatsApp

Opening testimony reveals how distress alerts were handled and why the beacon record did not identify the MV Barima.

Wales Gas-to-Energy: first 57 MW expected by year-end, full plant in 2027

Guyana targets its first 57 MW from Wales by year-end, with the full 300 MW plant expected in 2027.

Guyana and Jamaica sign tourism pact. What happens next will determine its value

The MOU covers air connectivity, investment and hospitality training, but no specific projects, timelines or funding commitments have been announced.

Environmental complaints against Gas-to-Energy contractor raise questions for Guyana

Lindsayca is constructing Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy plant. In the Dominican Republic, a gas-fired plant it worked on sits beside an internationally protected wetland, carries a lender’s highest environmental risk rating and has faced years of complaints from fishermen and community groups.

954 CAPE-level students receive G$81.09 million in education grants

The final phase of Guyana’s 2026 Because We Care cash-grant rollout provided G$85,000 each to 954 Grade 12 and 13 students, according to the Ministry of Education.

MV Barima inquiry prepares for hearings as families seek clearer guidance

MV Barima survivors and bereaved families seek answers and clearer guidance as the inquiry prepares to hear evidence.

Eusi Kwayana, ‘Sage of Buxton’ and WPA co-founder, dies at 101

The teacher, writer and political organiser served in Guyana’s 1953 government, became a senior figure in the PNC and helped establish the Working People’s Alliance.

Guyana expands breast cancer services beyond Georgetown

Mammography and oncology services are available at more regional facilities, while access procedures can vary by hospital.

Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged

In Browny Barks, Browny questions judicial accountability, internal investigations and conflicting standards at the Caribbean Court of Justice.