Thu, Jul 16, 2026
Thu, Jul 16, 2026
politics
From cost-of-living support to new infrastructure, Budget Debate opens with fiery presentationsThe 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 barriersBelize 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 workersA 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 remindsMinister 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 investmentMore 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 VisitPresident 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 WorksStaff 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 HighwayThe government has invested some $7.5 billion in the housing and infrastructure development along the Linden–Soesdyke Highway, as it shifts…
Housing Authority serious about clearing backlog - PertabThe Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) says it is rolling out a major plan to reduce the existing backlog…
Homestead Project officially launched along Linden–Soesdyke highwayThe Hyde Park (Yarrowkabra) Homestead Project was officially launched on Thursday, marking a significant push toward housing access and economic…
Housing portal to open for Reg. 4 applicants from 2021The Ministry of Housing will launch a new online portal in approximately two weeks for residents of Region Four who…
Salary increase, expanded benefits for hundreds of workers at Aurora Gold Mines Hundreds of Aurora Gold Mine (AGM) Inc. workers are set to benefit from significant wage increases and improved working conditions…
Guyana promotes climate, biodiversity leadership in UK “Exciting opportunities” lie ahead for Guyana, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said, as he summed up the first official day of…
Gov’t bets big on power grid as GPL gets billions for major upgrades in 2026By Kurt Campbell [email protected] The government is pouring tens of billions of dollars into Guyana’s electricity system in 2026, signalling…
Labour Minister urges opposition to be fair ahead of budget debatesAs robust debates on Guyana’s $1.558 trillion Budget 2026 loom in the National Assembly next week, newly-appointed Minister of Labour…
Gov’t projects 16.2% growth in 2026 promising more homes, jobs & cash grantsBy Kurt Campbell [email protected] Guyana is aiming high in 2026. Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh unveiled the country’s largest-ever…
Guyana unveils historic $1.558 trillion Budget 2026, 'Putting People First'By Kurt Campbell [email protected] Guyana’s largest-ever budget was presented in the National Assembly on Monday, with Senior Minister in…
BUDGET 2026: Income tax threshold goes up to $140,000The income tax threshold will increase from $130,000 to $140,000, Finance Minister Dr. Singh announced on Monday night during the…
