The El Dorado Beacon

13/05/2026

Met yesterday with the Secretary for Economic and Financial Affairs, Government of Brazil, Ambassador Phillip Fox-Drummond Gough, and the Director of the Department of the South American Common Market (MERCOSUR) Mr. Francisco Cannabrava, along with the Ambassador of Brazil to Guyana, Her Excellency Maria Cristina de Castro Martins, at the Ministry of Finance.

During discussions, explored opportunities for closer collaboration between our two countries, and used the opportunity to emphasize that Guyana is open for business and the Government is committed to deepening economic ties with Brazil and the rest of South America through increased bilateral and regional ventures, and the presence of more Brazilian and South American enterprises forming partnerships with Guyanese companies.

Source: Ashni Singh

13/05/2026

🚧🇬🇾 Yesterday, President Irfaan Ali and a team conducted site visits for the secondary bypass road from Ruimzeight to Tuschen. The new road is expected to significantly ease current traffic congestion along the West Coast and improve connectivity for residents and commuters.

📹 President Irfaan Ali

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Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – Region 10 | School Programme

Grade 10 students and teacher of New Silvercity Secondary School recently visited the Department of Agriculture Hatchery Unit for an engaging hands-on learning experience in hatchery management. Students explored the various stages of the hatching process while learning about egg selection, incubation, temperature regulation, and the candling process used to monitor embryo development.

The visit also featured interactive educational activities designed to make learning both practical and enjoyable as students prepare for their CXC examinations.

The session was facilitated by Ms. Angelique Braithwaite – Agricultural Officer, Candace Wharton – Agricultural Officer, Jerrick Rutherford – Assistant Agricultural Officer, Ms. Tia Williams – Livestock Assistant Officer, and Ms. Demelza Nicholas – Livestock Assistant Officer. Special thanks to the GLDA Region 10 Livestock Officers for their collaboration and continued support in advancing agricultural education initiatives.



Source: Agriculture & Rural Development, RDC 10

13/05/2026

From President Irfaan Ali

I extend warm congratulations to Prime Minister Philip Davis of The Bahamas on his re-election for a second consecutive term. This renewed mandate is a clear reflection of the confidence and trust the Bahamian people have placed in your leadership, vision and commitment to national development and progress.

Guyana values the strong friendship and cooperation shared with The Bahamas, and I look forward to continuing our partnership in advancing regional integration, economic collaboration and the collective interests of the Caribbean people.

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Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha Minister of Agriculture assesses Georgetown communities amid prolonged rainfall.

Ministry of Agriculture - Guyana

12/05/2026

They noted that the PPP has demonstrated the leadership, capacity and technical expertise required to effectively manage the country, sustain growth, and improve the welfare of every Guyanese, regardless of race, religion, or any other differentiating factor.

The group also described the Party’s openness as welcoming and contrasted the current political atmosphere with their previous experiences.



Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, today, Tuesday (May 12, 2026), met with a group of former A Partnership for

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WATCH || President Dr Irfaan Ali visit Versailles to Tuschen secondary road alignment.

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The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission, operating under the purview of the Ministry of Natural Resources and acting on the direction of Honourable Minister Vickram Bharrat, met with the Walabaka/4 Miles Mining Community, Region 1, to discuss measures aimed at addressing poor compliance issues, particularly those relating to tailings management and the protection of the waterways, Walabaka Creek and the Kaituma River.

Representing the GGMC were Deputy Commissioner Technical Jimmy Reece, Environmental Manager Darcy Walrond, Senior Environmental Officer Godfrey Scott, Senior Environmental Officer Kerion Husbands, and Senior Mining Engineer Dharanpaul Chandan. Community members in attendance included the miners and leaders from Port Kaituma and Four Miles Village.

Constructive solutions were put forward during the discussions and all parties agreed on a way forward, to work together to protect the environment and comply with the Mining Laws and Regulations, with particular focus on safeguarding the water bodies from anthropogenic mining activities.

Source: Ministry of Natural Resources - Guyana

12/05/2026

During the Caribbean Ministerial Panel on the opening day of the conference, Hon. Ramsaroop highlighted Guyana’s rapid transformation under Vision 2030 and outlined the Government’s strategic approach to building complete economic ecosystems that position Guyana as a global leader in food security, climate leadership, sustainable industrial growth, and regional integration.



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Hon. Peter R. Ramsaroop, Member of Parliament, Guyana’s Chief Investment Officer, Office of the President, Government of Guyana, is currently participating in