Latest news in Guyana? September 13th, 2026
13-09-2026
Key developments in Guyana around September 13, 2026:
- Agricultural Technology MoU with Qatar: The Government of Guyana signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Qatar aimed at advancing modern agricultural technologies and expanding sustainable food production initiatives.
- Extradition Case Developments: The Guyana Police Force (GPF) issued public clarifications regarding ongoing court records and testimonies connected to the high-profile extradition proceedings involving the Mohamed family, responding to media reports and Special Branch intelligence testimonies.
- Hinterland Telecommunications Push: Domestic telecom providers, notably One Communications, announced interior expansion plans following government directives urging operators to improve network connectivity in remote and border communities, while addressing commercial viability and the phase-out of legacy 2G networks.
- Oil & Gas Safety Regulations: The Ministry of Natural Resources opened consultations with industry stakeholders to draft comprehensive Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) regulations specifically tailored to offshore oil and gas operations.
- Sports (WCPL 2026): The Women’s Caribbean Premier League continues, with the Guyana Amazon Warriors Women securing critical victories and facing the Barbados Tridents in regional tournament fixtures.