Thu, Jul 16, 2026
Thu, Jul 16, 2026
politics
New digital payment system coming — President AliGuyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that a new digital payment system will be deployed soon, a venture expected to…
Latchman 'tempers justice with mercy', warns Azruddin that bail will be withdrawn if lateness repeatsMagistrate Judy Latchman on Monday said she would “temper justice with mercy” as she allowed Azruddin Mohamed to remain on…
After two-month pause, Elections fraud trial resumesThe trial into irregularities during the March 2020 General and Regional Elections resumed on Monday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court…
US$120M Oil & Gas Training College opens in Port MourantThe Guyana Technical Training College Inc. (GTTCI) Campus in Port Mourant, Region Six, officially opened on Saturday by President Irfaan…
$18.8 billion approved for key projects executed in late 2025See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility…
$1.558 trillion budget passedBy Vishani Ragobeer [email protected] The massive $1.558 trillion National Budget was passed early Saturday morning, just weeks after it was…
Increased stipends for local gov't representatives Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand announced increased stipends for various elected local government representatives. During the…
Beyond G/town, billions approved to upgrade regional markets across Guyana While much public attention has been focused on the multi-billion-dollar Georgetown Enhancement Programme, Thursday’s consideration of the 2026 Budget Estimates…
Haags Bosch landfill to close in 2029 The Haags Bosch landfill site on the East Bank of Demerara is set to be closed in 2029, Minister of…
$2.8B for a better Georgetown, major markets and green spaces to be upgradedGeorgetown’s iconic markets, historic buildings and community spaces are set for a major facelift this year, as government moves ahead…
New service centre at Region Five to better support residentsResidents of Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) can better access government services as the Government of Guyana Service Centre opened at Fort…
President Ali says tech-backed panic system coming to protect women, students and teachers from violencePresident Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced a groundbreaking technology initiative aimed at protecting at-risk women and children from domestic…
Billions for construction of new houses, home improvement support The government’s robust housing agenda is expected to steam ahead this year, with a major $150 billion allocation approved for…
Private sector credit more than doubled since 2020 -Finance MinisterSee below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: During his 2026 Budget rebuttal in the National Assembly on…
Finance Minister tells National Assembly total credit to households almost doubledSee below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: As the debates on the 2026 National Budget wrapped up…
Gov’t advances plan for new senior citizens home - Dr. PersaudThe Government has advanced plans to construct a brand new senior citizens home, as part of a wider national push…
$72.3B budgeted for pensions, newborn grants and subsidiesThe Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has earmarked more than $72 billion in 2026 to support pensions and…
$47M for upgrades to historic service buildings including 150-year-old PalmsAs the Committee of Supply continued scrutiny of proposed spending for fiscal year 2026, the Minister of Human Services and…
