Guyana

See full response by Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, to the statement made by the Guyana Teachers’ Union I have taken note of the press statement issued by the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) concerning remarks made during my presentation on Budget 2026 in the National Assembly. I wish to clarify that no breach of confidential

–President Ali tells small miners; commits govt’s continued support to stakeholders –encourages formation of consortiums to maximise benefits    PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has assured small miners that the government is committed to supporting stakeholders in the industry. In his address to miners in Puruni, Region Seven, on Friday, the President […]

–says gov’t has infinite faith in soundness of judgement of Guyanese people to not be ensnared by parliamentary opposition –affirms Budget 2026’s ability to benefit all Guyanese as debate wraps up BRINGING the 2026 national budget debate to a close just after midnight, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance,

–Prime Minister Phillips says; points to massive progress in energy, digital connectivity, disaster preparedness PRIME Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, on Friday told the National Assembly that Budget 2026 is designed to benefit all Guyanese, regardless of their political affiliations. PM Phillips underscored major investments in energy, […]

CUMMINGS Lodge has been hailed as a model of modern community development, following the transformation of 700 acres of swamp and forest lands into what is now a vibrant residential community and commercial space. Speaking from the balcony of a young beneficiary’s home on Friday, President, Dr Irfaan Ali, during the first episode of ‘Tea

THE International Court of Justice (ICJ) will, on Monday, May 4, 2026, begin hearings on the merits in the long-running border controversy case between Guyana and Venezuela. This was disclosed by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, during the final day of the budget debate in the National Assembly. The Attorney

–AG Nandlall highlights 2026 comprehensive legislative agenda –emphasises legal sector being strengthened with courts, modern systems, regional law school DECADES-LONG gaps within Guyana’s legal sector are closing, as Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, pointed to the series of landmark legal and institutional […]

THE police in Regional Division # 8 are investigating an alleged stabbing and shooting incident which occurred on Friday, February 6, 2026, at about 01:45hrs at 111 Miles, Mahdia, in the Potaro-Siparuni Region.   In a statement, the police said enquiries disclosed that ranks from the Mahdia Police Station responded to a report of a

THE extradition proceedings involving U.S. indicted businessmen Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed were on Friday adjourned to next week following the further cross-examination of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sharon Roopchand-Edwards.   When the matter was called on Friday, […]

LIFE changed in an instant for Vanlisha Warrick, a single mother of Parcel 362 Mocha Sandreef, Queenstown Village, after her home was destroyed by fire around 17:30hrs, on Thursday night. Warrick, who works full time at the Suddie Public Hospital as a tuberculosis outreach worker, had stopped by her mother’s small salon when the devastating

Banks DIH Holdings Inc (BDIHHI) has announced its intention to appeal a High Court ruling that blocked the company from putting a proposed bylaw change to a vote at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), after Justice Sandil Kissoon granted an injunction just one day before the scheduled gathering. Banks DIH, one of Guyana’s oldest and The post Banks DIH to […]

Prime Minister (PM) Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips, performing the functions of President, reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to unity, compassion and respect for religion on Monday at the national observance of the United Nations (UN) World Inter Faith Harmony Week 2026, hosted by the Inter Religious Organisation of Guyana. During his remarks, Phillips […]

Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Yang Yang has made it clear that China–Guyana relations have entered a “fast track” of development, highlighting sharp growth in bilateral trade, major infrastructure projects and expanding people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. Last Friday, the Chinese Embassy in Guyana hosted the 2026 Chinese Spring […]

As Parliament opened debate on the 2026 National Budget on Monday, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) was singled out for a major connectivity and access push, with Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill outlining a series of road and community-link projects aimed at improving movement, market access and everyday services across the region. Speaking […]

Chief Justice (acting) Navindra Singh had set February 2, to deliver his ruling on the constitutional challenge and judicial review proceedings filed by US-indicted Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed in their bid to block their extradition to America. However, he has now postponed that decision to February 9. The Mohameds are essentially challenging sections of […]