Politics
Chief Justice dismisses bias claim as Mohamed extradition case advances
Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh has dismissed a High Court challenge brought by US-indicted businessman and political figure Azruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar, rejecting claims that the Government of Guyana and senior state officials acted with political bias in the extradition process against them. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, clears the way for extradition...
Teixeira clarifies entitlements for Opposition Leader
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, has clarified the Opposition Leader’s entitlements concerning security and duty-free concessions. In...
‘Comprehensive’ training programme for truck drivers coming – Labour Minister
In his maiden address to the National Assembly, Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning Keoma Griffith announced that a comprehensive...
Thousands embracing e-ID system as gov’t pushes ahead with digital transformation
On the third day of the 2026 Budget Debate, the digital transformation of public services came under the spotlight. Minister...
Pres. Ali calls criticism of Guyana’s growth ‘comical’ in latest budget explainer
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday dismissed as “comical” claims that Guyana’s economic growth is being driven mainly by government...
Panama plans to open embassy in Georgetown
Panama has announced plans to open an embassy in Georgetown, signalling a significant strengthening of diplomatic relations with Guyana. The...
Bharrat says opposition ‘misleads’ on oil and gas oversight
Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat on Tuesday used his contribution to the Budget 2026 debates to push back strongly...
Tourism, transport and small business measures take center stage during 2026 Budget debate
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues on Tuesday outlined a wide range of initiatives under Budget 2026 aimed...
New hostel, increased support for hinterland students in Budget 2026
Budget 2026 includes major initiatives aimed at strengthening support for Guyana’s Indigenous Peoples, including funding for a new Amerindian...
Mustapha says GuySuCo will be profitable in 2030
Sharp attention was drawn to the sugar sector on Tuesday as Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha and Opposition Parliamentarian Vishnu Panday...
Guyana and Belize strengthen bilateral ties with new cooperation agreements
Guyana and Belize on Monday deepened their bilateral relationship with the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed...
Parag says opposition criticized GOAL but benefited, rejects attack on $7B school feeding programme
Minister of Education Sonia Parag on Monday mounted a detailed defence of the government’s education agenda during the 2026 National...
More support for vulnerable groups in Budget 2026 – Minister Persaud
As the Budget Debate continued on Monday, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, vowed that support...
From cost-of-living support to new infrastructure, Budget Debate opens with fiery presentations
The 2026 Budget Debate opened with fiery presentations on Monday afternoon, featuring a diminished and split opposition sharing their criticisms,...
Guyana, Belize call for agricultural integration and removal of regional trade barriers
Belize and Guyana have committed to strengthening agricultural cooperation and dismantling long-standing regional trade barriers, as President Dr. Mohamed...
City Council–GLU agreement brings wide-ranging improvements for council workers
A long-awaited labour agreement between the Mayor and Council of Georgetown and the Guyana Labour Union (GLU), signed last week,...
Gov’t allocated homes cannot be rented or sold within first 10 years – Housing Minister reminds
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, has issued a firm warning to beneficiaries of the government’s housing programme, stressing that state-allocated...
Work advances on low-income housing at La Reconnaissance with $2.5 billion investment
More than $2.5 billion has been plugged into infrastructure development to support the construction of low-income housing at the La...
President begins Belize State Visit
President Irfaan Ali has begun a three-day State Visit to Belize, during which he will address the opening session of...
Mackenzie-Wismar bridge staff to be employed by Ministry of Public Works
Staff of the current Mackenzie-Wismar bridge in Region 10 will be employed by the Ministry of Public Works when the...
$7.5 billion invested in massive housing push along Linden–Soesdyke Highway
The government has invested some $7.5 billion in the housing and infrastructure development along the Linden–Soesdyke Highway, as it shifts...
