What are the latest news in Guyana? August 31st, 2026
Education & Society
- Schools Reopen for Academic Year 2026–2027: Thousands of students across all ten administrative regions returned to classrooms as the new school year officially commenced. Education officials announced ongoing support initiatives and infrastructure upgrades across public schools. -guyanachronicle.com——–
- Passport Processing Shift: The government confirmed preparations for the full transition to an online appointment system for passport applications, aiming to eliminate longstanding physical queues at central processing locations.- guyanachronicle.com———
- IDB Economic Report: The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) published its latest regional economic review, highlighting Guyana as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. The report noted that the national unemployment rate fell to 6.8% alongside a lower debt-to-revenue servicing ratio driven by expanding energy and non-oil sectors.- Jamaica Observer+ 1———
- Community Financing: The Guyana Development Bank announced new financing opportunities targeted at small and medium enterprises in model rural villages. -kaieteurnewsonline.com——–
- Transport Infrastructure Tenders: The Ministry of Public Works issued a public call for bids for major road rehabilitation and expansion projects along the Mahaica-Abary corridor.- guyanachronicle.com———
- Hinterland Development: New health posts, educational facilities, and housing initiatives were announced for remote communities across Region Seven and along the Soesdyke-Linden corridor. -guyanachronicle.com——–
- Opposition Talks: Political discussions remain active between parliamentary opposition groups (APNU and WIN) regarding formal cooperative frameworks and joint legislative priorities.