Thu, Jul 16, 2026
Thu, Jul 16, 2026
politics
Another adjournment request refused, extradition proceedings against Azruddin Mohamed continueExtradition proceedings against businessman and Opposition political figure Azruddin Mohamed continued on Thursday morning at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, after…
‘This and every PPP/C budget puts people first’ – President AliPresident Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday said every People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) budget has delivered real benefits to ordinary Guyanese,…
McCoy says trust wins elections as WIN MPs walk out during his budget debate contributionMinister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, said “trust” was the central dividing line in Guyana’s politics…
Housing ministers push back against opposition as 2026 Budget Debate intensifiesMinister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, and Minister within the Ministry, Vanessa Benn, mounted strong rebuttals to opposition…
Hinterland health services, child screening in focus at Budget DebateParliamentarians zeroed in on the healthcare sector as the 2026 Budget Debate continued on Wednesday night, clashing on expanded health…
Chief Justice dismisses bias claim as Mohameds' extradition case advances Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh has dismissed a High Court challenge brought by US-indicted businessman and political figure Azruddin Mohamed…
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 transformationOn 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 explainerPresident 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 GeorgetownPanama 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 oversightMinister 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 debateMinister 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 2026Budget 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 2030Sharp 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 agreementsGuyana 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 programmeMinister 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 PersaudAs the Budget Debate continued on Monday, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, vowed that support…
