Tue, Jul 21, 2026
Tue, Jul 21, 2026
politics
PPP/C to consider extending local content law to mining sectorThe governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) says it will explore extending the Local Content Act, which guarantees jobs and business…
PPP/C targets 5,000 Amerindian village projects in next termThe incumbent People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has pledged to roll out 5,000 new projects in Indigenous communities over the next…
GECOM assures of security measures for border communities ahead of Sept 1 electionsDeputy Chief Elections Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Aneal Giddings, has assured that security arrangements are being put…
PPP/C says will serve up indoor stadium, pro-level conditioning facility for athletes in next termThe People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has pledged to continue expanding investment in sport through the establishment of a new indoor…
PPP/C pledges public sector service standards and training in new termRecognising the importance and urgency of improving service across Guyana’s public sector, the PPP/C has pledged to launch a nationwide…
PPP/C to support construction of 40,000 new homes in next termBuilding on its success in delivering more than 53,000 house lots over the past five years, the incumbent PPP/C now…
Cheaper fertiliser, cooking gas as PPP/C aims to establish industrial estates in Regions 3 and 6With the landmark Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project poised to halve electricity costs by the end of 2026, the next wave of…
WHAT’S IN THE PPP MANIFESTO?The incumbent People’s Progressive Party/Civic has released its re-election manifesto - a wide-ranging plan it says will deliver the most…
300-metre athletic track slated for North Ruimveldt and surrounding communitiesCommunities in South Georgetown will soon have a 300-metre athletics track constructed to support community development activities, particularly for students…
‘Virtually impossible’ for anyone to vote twice – GECOM CEO saysChief Elections Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Vishnu Persaud, has assured the public that it is "virtually impossible,…
New Digital ID Card to facilitate registration and access to cash grant vouchers - President AliPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday said that, in an effort to simplify access to services, the Single Electronic Identification…
Guyanese Arif Bulkan to become judge at CCJGuyanese Dr Arif Bulkan has been selected as a judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). See full release…
Building Expo 2025 unlocked land, loans and building support for thousandsMinister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, has hailed Building Expo 2025 as a “one-stop shop” for thousands of Guyanese…
Non-U.S. persons could face sanctions for providing material support to Mohameds - OFAC reiteratesThe Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States Department of the Treasury has reiterated that “non-U.S. persons” could…
Old-age pension will be at least $60,000; new transportation support coming - Pres. Ali announcesPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali on Sunday night announced that the old-age pension will be increased to a minimum of $60,000,…
Public assistance will be $40,000 monthly - President announces in LethemPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali on Sunday night announced that the public assistance given to vulnerable citizens will be increased to…
‘Because We Care’ grant goes up to $100,000, new transportation grant will be $100,000 - President announcesPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali on Sunday night announced that the 'Because We Care' cash grant for schoolchildren all across the…
Reg. 9: Zero-interest loans, grants to build homes – JagdeoGeneral Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, says the people of Region Nine (Upper…
