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Government orders comprehensive report on the implications of sanctions on Guyana’s Financial Sector

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo announced that the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the Bank of Guyana were asked to prepare and submit a comprehensive report on what implications the sanctions…

Permanent Secretary Mae Thomas sent on leave amid U.S. sanctions

The Government of Guyana has taken careful note of a press release issued by the United States Department of the Treasury on 11 June 2024, which informed of three Guyanese…

US sanctions Guyanese gold magnates Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, and government official

Full Statement from the U.S Department of Treasury below June 11, 2024 Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned members of one of Guyana’s…

Ministry of Labour commences investigation into fatal workplace accident at Farm. Woodlands, West Mahaicony, East Bank Demerara

See Full Statement by the Ministry of Labour Below The Ministry of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department has commenced an investigation into a fatal workplace fatality that occurred…

Ministry of Labour commmences investigation into fatal workplace accident at Four Miles, Arakaka North West District

See the Full Statement by the Ministry of Labour Below June 7, 2024 The Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department has commenced an investigation into a fatal…

The Environmental Protection Agency notifies the public of the “development of a visible haze in the Georgetown Area.”

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby notifies the public that there is a development of a visible haze in the Georgetown area.…

Ministry of Labour launches App to tackle workplace issues

The Ministry of Labour today launched a mobile application called Labour Advice Mr. Dhaneshwar Deonarine, Chief Labour Officer posited that the app’s purpose is to “give workers and employers a…

Applications open for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Fellowship Programme 2025

If you are a young entrepreneur seeking to take your business to the next level, you should apply for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Fellowship Programme 2025. The…

Guyana Power & Light (GPL) issues notice for mandatory prepaid meter upgrade 

In a recent announcement, Guyana Power & Light Inc (GPL) has mandated an essential upgrade for all prepaid meters. The upgrade, which seeks to enhance the secure messaging system of…

Guyana and Jamaica forge Media Partnership

Guyana and Jamaica have ratified a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing cooperation in media, mass communication, and public affairs. The ceremonial signing was held at the Cara Lodge…