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Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond during a visit to Guyana Police Force facilities in September 2026.

Browny Brief

Police digitisation could track unanswered station calls, Walrond says

The proposed monitoring would give authorities data on calls that go unanswered, but rollout details have not been announced.

Graphic explaining that the proposed Bush Lot Market in Region Two is at the tender stage and has not yet been awarded or built.

Opportunities

Bids invited for new Bush Lot Market in Region Two

The proposed market is divided into three lots, with bids due for opening on October 20.

Diagram showing Guyana's constitutional reform process from public submissions through commission and parliamentary review.

Explainers

Guyana's constitutional reform process: what happens when you submit a proposal

Public submissions enter a review and parliamentary process; sending a proposal does not itself change the Constitution.

Students from the College of Medical Sciences at the University of Guyana's 2025 Convocation Exercise at the Turkeyen Campus.

Browny Brief

University of Guyana to graduate more than 3,700 students in November

More than 3,700 graduands are expected across Turkeyen, Berbice and extra-mural ceremonies scheduled for November.

Caribbean tourism officials and stakeholders gathered in Guyana during SOTIC 2026.

Business

Guyana hosts Caribbean tourism week as focus turns to diversification

SOTIC 2026 brings Caribbean tourism leaders to Georgetown, putting diversification, investment and cultural authenticity at the centre of the regional conversation.

Graphic explaining the main components of Guyana's Natural Resource Fund monthly report: inflows, investment income, transfers and closing balance.

Explainers

How to read Guyana's Natural Resource Fund monthly report

The balance, oil revenues, investment income and transfers measure different movements in the fund — and should not be read as the same thing.

Graphic showing that Guyana's passport process begins online but still includes in-person processing at a passport office.

Explainers

Guyana passport applications move to online appointment system

Applicants can begin the process online, but an office visit remains part of passport processing.

Lifestyle

Guyanese passport holders now eligible for Saudi tourist eVisa

The official Saudi portal lists Guyana among eligible nationalities; Guyana also says its citizens can obtain visas on arrival.

Guyana aviation minister Deodat Indar and French Ambassador Olivier Plançon during the signing of a renewed air services agreement.

Business

Guyana-France aviation deal opens path for proposed Georgetown-Cayenne flights

Trans Guyana Airways is preparing at least two weekly nonstop services, subject to regulatory approvals.

Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation Minister Zulfikar Ally.

Explainers

NIS targets October 15 for fully online registration and contributions

Compliance and benefits services are expected to follow later in 2026 as Guyana expands NIS digitalisation.