Guyana

THE government of Guyana in 2026 will explore new markets with Mexico and Europe to export rice.   According to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, this measure, outlined in the 2026 national budget will see farmers having access to expansive markets.   “In 2025 we exported rice and [its] by-product to over 30 countries and we

–President Ali says, highlights government’s push to position country as global leader in biodiversity, climate, ecological services   GUYANA has signalled its intention to become a global leader in biodiversity and ecosystem services as President Dr. Irfaan Ali, on an official visit to the United Kingdom, announced plans for a Commonwealth Centre of […]

PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali, on Wednesday, met with Chief Executive Officer of UK Export Finance (UKEF), Tim Reid, to discuss potential collaboration on major infrastructural projects aligned with Guyana’s development agenda. According to information released following the meeting, discussions focused on several key initiatives, including pipeline projects […]

WHILE many nations globally are shifting their fiscal investments away from budgetary measures, Guyana is maintaining its deliberate effort to shield ordinary Guyanese from global economic shocks while deepening opportunities for wealth creation across households and businesses, President Dr Irfaan Ali has said. The country’s 2026 national budget outlines […]

legal action being pursued after breach of AML/CFT regulations   THE Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has terminated several employees, including a manager, following an investigation into the unauthorised transfer of vehicles linked to Mr. Azruddin Mohamed, who has previously been sanctioned and indicted for alleged fraud, customs violations, and money […]

THE spirit of Mashramani came alive at the Anna Regina Secondary School on Wednesday as students from across Region Two gathered for Day One of the Children’s Regional Mashramani Competition under the inspiring theme, “Little Builders of One Guyana – Learning Together, Shaping a Digital Tomorrow.” The auditorium buzzed with excitement from as early […]

A GROUP of 90 students from Brickdam Secondary and Charlestown Secondary schools were exposed to the world of modern technology on Wednesday during an educational tour of STARR Computer, led by the company’s President, Mike Mohan and his team. The visit formed part of efforts to introduce students to practical applications of technology and to

CSME Assistant-Secretary General tells trade forum THE Caribbean region should focus on strengthening its existing trade relationships while carefully expanding engagement with new markets such as Africa, India and Brazil, according to Assistant Secretary-General CARICOM Single Market and Economy, Wayne McCook. McCook was at the time speaking at the World […]

THE Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) has welcomed what it described as a strong response from the government to its recommendations for the 2026 national budget, revealing that about 80 per cent of its proposals were accepted. This was according to President of the GMSA, Rafeek Khan, during a press conference on Wednesday where

SENIOR officials from the Ministry of Public Works, on Tuesday, conducted a series of field inspections at multiple infrastructural project sites as part of ongoing efforts to monitor progress, ensure quality standards, and address public concerns. The inspection exercise was led by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill and Minister within the […]

…says continuity in current economic environment enhances investor confidence The local private sector has commended the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government on the presentation of the $1.558 trillion Budget 2026, which focuses on enhancing the lives of citizens alongside provisions to push business development. Under the theme “Putting […]

Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh on Monday outlined significant developments in Guyana’s petroleum sector as he presented Budget 2026 to the National Assembly, highlighting progress in exploration, oil production and the utilisation of natural gas. Addressing petroleum exploration, Dr Singh said the Government signed two new Production Sharing Agreements […]

Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh, in presenting the 2026 National Budget, outlined significant investments and plans to restore the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) to financial viability and long-term sustainability. Addressing the National Assembly, Dr Singh highlighted that over the past five years, Government efforts have focused on reviving the sugar […]

With costumes being prepared, dance steps rehearsed, and all necessary equipment in place to bring the stage alive, the Children’s Mashramani Competition was officially launched on Monday at the National Cultural Centre. The event, themed “Expressing Our Culture Through Innovation and Creativity,” celebrates Guyanese culture through the talents of […]

Six persons appeared before the Linden Magistrate’s Court on Monday in connection with the failure to report an unnatural death, arising from investigations into the burning and disposal of the body of Jamal ‘Skinny’ Bourne, whose fatal shooting during a live social media broadcast went viral earlier this month. The accused, Shiloh Nurse, 26, of The […]