Fri, Jul 17, 2026
Fri, Jul 17, 2026
politics
Parika roadside vendors urged to relocate as major waterfront modernisation beginsVendors plying their trade along the roadside and on the Parika Waterfront, who were allotted legal spots at various market…
Over 80% of audit recommendations implemented, highest in a decade – Gov’tSee below the full statement issued: The Government of Guyana has noted that some sections of the media are attempting…
Cash grants for individuals, vulnerable groups will be announced before year-end - PresidentAmid announcements of further support for rice farmers and fisherfolk, President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday confirmed that cash grants…
$150,000 subsidy for fisherfolk - President Ali announces President Dr Irfaan Ali announced that the government will be giving $150,000 to each fisherfolk as part of an effort…
Improvements but some shortcomings persisted for voters with disabilities – GCOPDMuch of the preparations for the 2025 General and Regional Elections were conducted with persons living with disabilities in mind…
‘No excuse for new squatting’- Croal says ‘squatting must stop’Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, has made it clear that the government will not tolerate new instances of squatting, even…
‘Full-scale’ golf course coming to Silica City as gov’t nears investment deal - CroalMinister of Housing, Collin Croal, has announced that plans are well advanced for the addition of a “full-scale” golf course…
Court dismisses bid to allow Police to join trade unions—Nandlall calls case ‘frivolous’Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has welcomed a recent court ruling that upheld long-standing constitutional…
Site cleared, designs under review as preparations progress for Guyana’s first law schoolPreparations for the establishment of Guyana’s first law school are progressing steadily, with Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs,…
Gov’t doubling down on non-oil investments as Guyana’s economy surges — Finance Minister SinghWith Guyana’s economy recording a 7.5 per cent growth in the first half of 2025 and the non-oil economy expanding…
1,500 kilometres of drainage canals, 300 kokers, and 180 pumps to be upgradedGuyana is set to embark on the largest investment in drainage and irrigation in its history as part of the…
Zohran Mamdani wins, will be New York's first Muslim mayor(BBC) Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, is notable in many ways. He will become the…
AG’s 2024 report notes progress but some weaknesses persistThe Audit Office of Guyana, in its report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, has commended improvements in financial…
G/town drainage plan: Consultations to get underway from next week A major citywide drainage upgrade programme is being advanced by the government, and President Dr Irfaan Ali announced that robust…
Billions earned from profit oil, royalties in first half of 2025 Guyana received US$1.05 billion as revenue from its share of profit oil in the first six months of 2025 and…
$1.5 billion in student loans written off in first half of 2025 The Government of Guyana wrote off $1.5 billion in student loans in the first six months of 2025, according to…
Ethnic Relations Commission operating expenses stood at $231.4 million in 2024Audited financial statements for the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) show that the body spent $231.4 million last year on various…
Minister Singh tables Loan Agreements in the National AssemblyThe PPP/C Government remains committed in maintaining its established track record of transparent and prudent public debt management, supporting strong…
