Guyana

—new amendments to see sex offenders registry, development bank, commercial law amendments and restoration of former Presidents’ benefits framework SIX major pieces of legislation were introduced in the National Assembly on Friday, as the government advances a broad agenda of economic, legal and governance reforms. Among the measures tabled for first […]

—Gov’t pledges full support to grieving family “LIKE right now I ain’t get no feelings. My son mean everything to me.” Those were the heartbreaking words of the father of seven-year-old Adriel Aftab Mohamed, who was brutally killed during an attack at his family’s home in Phase Three, Zeelugt New Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo,

–President Ali issues urgent climate call on World Environment Day AS Guyana joined the international community in observing World Environment Day 2026 on Friday, President Dr Irfaan Ali issued a stark warning on the escalating threat posed by climate change, while reaffirming the country’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable […]

— rejects claims that Guyana lacks anti-corruption safeguards —points to international progress, pending Integrity Commission reforms MINISTER of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, has defended Guyana’s anti-corruption record, highlighting more than 15 pieces of legislation, internationally recognised reforms and plans to further […]

—Funding targets housing expansion, gas-to-energy and other priority programmes SENIOR Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, on Friday tabled a $54.9 billion Supplementary Financial Paper in the National Assembly, seeking parliamentary approval for additional spending to accelerate key development […]

GUYANA remains steadfast in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity as it awaits the final judgement of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the border controversy with Venezuela, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips told the National Assembly on Friday. Providing an update on the landmark case, Phillips said Guyana’s […]

—Education Ministry submits investigation file to Teaching Service Commission THE Ministry of Education has completed its investigation into the mistreatment of a student at the David Rose Special Education Needs School and has submitted a comprehensive report to the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) for disciplinary action against the two teachers […]

—Legislation paves way for up to $3 million in micro-credit financing for small businesses and entrepreneurs THE Government, on Friday, tabled the Guyana Development Bank Bill 2026 in the National Assembly, advancing plans to establish a dedicated financial institution aimed at expanding access to credit and supporting the growth of small and medium-sized […]

  THE National Assembly was on Friday notified that the sum of US$761.7 million, representing profit oil for the first quarter of the year and royalty for 2025, was deposited into Guyana’s Natural Resources Fund (NRF). Sums totalling US$761,716,332.92 were deposited as a result of the lifts from the Liza Unity, Liza Destiny, One Guyana

THE State disposed of 25 matters during the Demerara April 2026 Criminal Assizes, which opened on April 7 with 138 cases listed before six judges of the High Court. According to a report from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Chambers, 20 of the matters were presented in the High Court, comprising 15 murder cases,

Thirty-eight-year-old Johnathan De Souza, also called “Johnny”, of Lovers Lane, South Amelia’s Ward, Linden, was charged with the murder of Wayne Tevin Wilson, which occurred over the weekend. De Souza, who was arrested on Sunday, appeared before Magistrate Rushell Liverpool at the Linden Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, where the indictable charge […]

Prime Minister (PM) Ret’d Brigadier Mark Phillips on Friday echoed the Government’s posture on the border controversy case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that it was optimistic of a favourable ruling while pledging commitment to peaceful dispute resolution and the rules-based order. As the country awaits a final ruling due sometime late […]

A porter reportedly lost his life on Thursday evening after the motor canter he was driving crashed into a bridge along the Long Creek Public Road, Linden/Soesdyke Highway. Dead is Isaiah Malachi Williams, attached to the G Mining Company. Based on reports received, the young man was on his way home when the canter in The post Porter dies after canter […]

…repeal APNU/AFC restrictions The Government on Friday began the legislative process which seeks to formalise the benefits and services available to former Heads of State for the remainder of their lifetime and repeal the amendments made by A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) in 2019 to the 2009 law, as the The post Govt […]

A 64-year-old businessman from Helena, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was reported injured on Thursday following the discharge of a loaded firearm along the Unity Old Road, ECD. Based on reports received, the victim stopped and exited his motor vehicle on the northern parapet along the Unity Old Road. Then, he reportedly observed a white motor The post […]