Guyana president again promises transparency in probe of death of 11-year-old Barbados Today27/04/20250977 views GEORGETOWN, Guyana – With the nation still mourning the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali returned on Saturday to her family’s home and assured them of… Read more
Child’s family continues plea for justice Barbados Today26/04/20250549 views Outraged over the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, residents of Region 3 today protested the Leonora Police Station, demanding the removal of the Divisional Commander, Khalid Mandall. Younge’s body was… Read more
Guyana rolls out cash grant initiative for newborns Barbados Today09/03/202501.6K views GEORGETOWN (DPI) – The Guyana government yesterday launched its Newborn Cash Grant initiative. Under the programme, more than 2,000 newborns, born in Guyana to a Guyanese mother, will receive a… Read more
Guyana deploys air assets after Venezuelan navy enters its waters Barbados Today02/03/202501.6K views Guyana is on high alert following the incursion of a Venezuelan navy ship into its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) Saturday morning, according to OilNOW. The country has deployed air assets… Read more
Commonwealth Secretary-General issues statement in support of Guyana Barbados Today02/03/20250922 views The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, has echoed the alarm of Dr Irfaan Ali, the President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, after a coast guard vessel from the Bolivarian Republic… Read more
Statement by CARICOM | Incursion by Venezuela into Guyana’s Territorial Waters Barbados Today01/03/202501K views “All such acts of aggression and provocation are contrary to international law and the 2023 Argyle Declaration”. Earlier today, March 1, 2025, CARICOM was informed by the President of Guyana,… Read more
Guyana’s President Ali alerts international community to presence of Venezuelan vessel in local waters Barbados Today01/03/202501.1K views The Government of Guyana has alerted the international community to what it said are threats by the Venezuelan military against various oil production vessels operating in Guyana’s waters. On Saturday… Read more
Guyana, United States to deepen partnership aimed at boosting security Barbados Today09/02/202501.2K views Guyana and the United States have pledged to continue to deepen their strategic partnership, thereby, boosting Guyana’s national defence capabilities. Both nations reaffirmed their dedication to mutual prosperity across key sectors… Read more
Guyana’s economy expanded by 43.6% in 2024 Barbados Today18/01/20250886 views Guyana’s growth trajectory continued in 2024 with an estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 43.6 per cent, up from the 33 per cent expansion in 2023. This was reported on… Read more
22,000 no longer paying income tax in Guyana after threshold is increased Barbados Today18/01/202501.3K views The Guyana government is providing an income tax break that will see 22,000 people no longer having to pay on their earnings, and is also easing the tax burden on… Read more