Guyana Times

Forty students from Region Two, who were unable to secure placement at the University of Guyana (UG), will soon have the opportunity to pursue studies in engineering and medical sciences, as the Government moves to accommodate overflow applicants through the Essequibo Technical Institute (ETI). Education Minister Sonia Parag, during a visit to the ETI in Region Two to assess the...

Two men have been jointly charged and remanded for the offence of robbery under arms committed on Monday at Huist Dieren, Essequibo Coast. Alim Fareed, a 38-year-old construction worker residing at Lot 155 Little India, Corriverton, East Berbice, along with Nicholas Christopher, a 27-year-old construction worker from No. 76 Village, Corriverton, East Berbice, was charged in connection with the incident....

Guyana and Rwanda have taken a major step toward increasing air connectivity between the two countries, signing an “open skies” Air Services Agreement on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal, Canada. The Agreement, signed by H E Prosper Higiro, High Commissioner of Rwanda to Canada, and Lt Col (Ret’d) Egbert Field, Director General of the...

...as 4 Police Academy courses graduate The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Thursday proudly celebrated the graduation of Recruit Courses 395, 396, 397, and 398 during a ceremony at the Officers’ Training Centre, Eve Leary. The event marked a significant milestone for the Force, symbolising its continued investment in developing officers equipped to serve with fairness, discipline, and integrity. The...

A 28-year-old gold miner from West Ruimveldt, who has had several brushes with the law, was on Friday remanded to prison after appearing at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on firearm and narcotics charges. The accused, Travis Allen of Lot 9 West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, stood before Magistrate Annette Singh, where he pleaded not guilty to two charges brought against him. The court...

Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, held a series of strategic meetings Thursday with staff from the National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA), and the Agriculture Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme (AIEP) to discuss the implementation of Government policies and programmes over the next five years. Addressing staff at NAREI, Minister Mustapha described the Institute as...

In line with President Irfaan Ali’s vision for Guyana to become a major regional aviation hub, Ramesh Ghir, Chief Executive Officer of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), is spearheading Air Service Development efforts at the Routes World Conference 2025 in Hong Kong. Ghir has held high-level meetings with representatives from major international carriers across Asia, the Middle East, and...

Guyana’s Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, has challenged global leaders to prioritise legislation that combats non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health issues. Speaking at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly’s Life Sciences event on September 24, 2025, themed “NCDs and Mental Health: Legislative Leadership for a Global Turning Point,” Minister Anthony emphasised the power of laws to save lives....

President Dr Irfaan Ali, accompanied by First Lady Arya Ali and a high-level delegation, is participating in the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Guyana’s delegation includes Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony, Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat, Guyana’s leading cardiologist Dr Mahendra Carpen and Guyana’s Permanent...

…as major load testing successfully completed The new US$262 million Demerara River cable-stayed bridge has passed a critical stage of testing, with engineers confirming its strength and durability during a major load assessment exercise on Monday. The most recent test involved twenty fully loaded trucks being strategically positioned on the bridge to simulate heavy traffic conditions, while teams of experts monitored...