New species found in biodiversity survey of Guyana’s southern forests

Isaiah Ayaw of Masakenari Village utilized a Waiwai fish trap (“kamina”) to catch fish at Camp Monkey Jump Photo © Field Museum. Findings from a rapid inventory of one of the most pristine forests in the Amazon Basin were presented last week at...

The ethics and fundamental principles of navigating Guyana’s roads

Dear Editor, Back in the late 1990s, when I was a nervous teenager learning to navigate the streets of West Bank Demerara, my driving instructor, a patient and firm man, a retired Senior Superintendent (SSP) and ex-Traffic Chief of the Guyana...

Mahdia romp to Essequibo zone title in Kares One Guyana T10

EMOTIONS ran high and the tension was palpable as Mahdia (Movements Family) triumphed over the star-studded Avinash All-Stars in a nail-biting final to claim the Essequibo zone title of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast. Under the lights of...

Guyana pledges bold leadership in biodiversity finance at global summit

A session at the summit (Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit photo) Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali on Thursday closed the inaugural Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit (GBAS) with a declaration of this country’s commitment to lead biodiversity...

Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit highlights dozens of new species

–found in landmark biodiversity survey of Guyana’s southern forests FINDINGS from a rapid inventory of one of the most pristine and least-explored corners of the Amazon Basin were presented at the Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit in Georgetown,...

Guyana at the forefront as CCJ tackles landmark environmental case

GUYANA featured prominently in the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Annual Report for 2023/2024, which was released on Friday last. The report recorded a four per cent increase in new matters filed compared to the previous year, with Guyana...

Biodiversity reception:

Guyana’s biodiversity extends with discovery of 33 new fish species in remote region

TCL records Q2 $12m net loss

Local producer Trinidad Cement Ltd (TCL) has reported a net loss of $12 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to a $98 million profit recorded during the same period last year, according to its condensed consolidated unaudited interim...

August 2025 Community Calendar

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Mahdia crowned Essequibo zone champions in Kares One Guyana T10 thriller

Emotions ran high and the tension was palpable as Mahdia (Movements Family) triumphed over the star-studded Avinash All-Stars in a nail-biting final to claim the Essequibo zone title of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast. Under the lights of...

Guyana’s positioned at forefront to lead biodiversity, climate conservation efforts

— as country solidifies global biodiversity alliance WITH bold commitments and a call for global unity, Guyana has positioned itself at the forefront of international biodiversity and climate efforts, as President Dr. Irfaan Ali outlined a roadmap...

CARPHA Leads Regional Push For Health Security In Guyana

“If infectious diseases know no boundaries, our individual and collective actions today will determine how well we are prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.” The words of Executive Director of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Dr...

Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit Highlights Dozens of New Species Found in Landmark Biodiversity Survey of Guyana’s Southern Forests

Georgetown, Guyana & Chicago, USA — Findings from a rapid inventory of one of the most pristine and least-explored corners of the Amazon Basin were presented at the recent Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit in Georgetown, Guyana. An international...

Strengthening Regional Resilience: WCO and GRA Host Operation TENTACLE Post-operational Workshop in Guyana

From 16 to 19 June 2025, the World Customs Organization (WCO) Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Programme, in close collaboration with the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), successfully hosted the Operation TENTACLE...

Guyana’s conservation & global leader in biodiversity

RG’s first National Youth Conference inspires future leaders in environmental protection

RECOVER Guyana (RG) has been an advocate for the environment, and the well-being of humans through opportunities that enrich and empower lives and foster environmental stewardship and long-term resilience. With the aim of “building a greener...

Renowned American journalist’s visit highlights growing ties between Northern Brazil, Guyana

AS Guyana’s oil-fuelled economic boom ripples across the northern tier of South America, its neighbours are moving quickly to position themselves within this emerging zone of growth. Nowhere is this more evident than in Brazil’s frontier state of...

Guyana’s Bid to Monetise Nature

THE Global Biodiversity Summit has arrived with a hard-won credential: Guyana’s rainforests generate US15.2 billion in annual ecosystem services without a single tree felled. Rich with 8,000 plant species, 1,200 birds, and 225 mammals, this tiny...

Could CARICOM’s Green Finance Framework Unlock Billions In Climate Investment? 

News Americas, GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Mon. July 28, 2025: In a bold step toward climate-aligned growth, the Caribbean Community, CARICOM, and the International Finance Corporation, (IFC) have partnered to launch a regional green finance taxonomy – a...