Guyana

–President Ali anticipates after being conferred with Order of Merit Fort São Joaquim –says Brazil’s leadership can help ensure developing nations are not relegated to margins of global trade PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to fostering closer ties with the State of Roraima, and by extension the Federative Republic of […]

FUNDS have been set aside for the disbursement of the $100,000 cash grant, aimed at easing the cost of living and putting direct financial support into the hands of citizens aged 18 and over. The allocation was passed by the Committee of Supply during the consideration of budget estimates on Monday night, following heavy scrutiny

–to fill crucial vacancies THE Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has received funds from Budget 2026 for Local Government Elections (LGE). This was revealed during the consideration of the budget estimates in the Committee of Supply, on Monday. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira told the Committee of Supply that the […]

–adjourned to February 16 after defence says Nazar ill, hospitalised EXTRADITION proceedings at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court involving U.S.-indicted Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed and his son Azruddin, who is also indicted, were, on Monday, adjourned to February 16 after the older Mohamed reportedly fell ill. Proceedings commenced with the duo’s […]

THE Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has published the Revised List of Electors (RLE) for a 21-day public scrutiny period, allowing citizens to verify the accuracy of their registration information. According to a press release issued on Monday, the RLE took effect on February 7 and will remain available for inspection at designated locations across all

–no overlap with GECOM ID Cards THE government’s proposed National Electronic Identification (e-ID) system will modernise access to public services while operating separately from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) identification card system. During the consideration of the 2026 estimates, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail […]

THE Police Service Commission (PSC) is considering the promotion of as many as 645 police officers this year, though the figure may change depending on retirements and officers leaving the force. The update was provided by Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira while responding to questions from Opposition Chief Whip Tabitha […]

MINISTER of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira said on Monday that strict inspections and investigations are carried out to ensure only people who genuinely need help benefit from the Men on Mission (MoM) housing initiative. On the first day of the consideration of the estimates and expenditure for Budget 2026, Minister Teixeira explained […]

PLANS to roll out virtual academic lessons and healthy living and nutrition campaigns will headline the work programme of the President’s Youth Advisory Council (PYAC) in 2026, after some $75 million was approved by the Committee of Supply, on Monday. A digital youth engagement platform and a national youth cloud database will also be established

-say planned measures will boost public safety, support homeowners, strengthen national security   IN an increasingly technology-driven world, security has become more critical than ever. For a rapidly developing country such as Guyana, the demand for effective and accessible security solutions is even greater. Against this backdrop, leading security firms […]

As preparations for the Mashramani celebrations continue, the Georgetown Mayor and City Council officials have provided an update on the selling of vending spots this year. During a statutory meeting on Monday, the delay in vending spot sales was discussed. City officials explained that ongoing road work required a redo of the spot numbering, which The […]

Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner of Police Mahendra Singh on Monday highlighted ongoing concerns about the dangerous behaviour of young motorcyclists, calling for stronger parental enforcement and involvement. Singh told Guyana Times that many young riders operate without valid licences and engage in reckless driving, often removing motorcycles from […]

Samorea Mitchell was on Monday unanimously acquitted of the 2021 murder of 23-year-old Delroy Anthony McKenzie, following the conclusion of a high-profile trial before the Demerara High Court. Mitchell, who had been charged with orchestrating McKenzie’s killing during an alleged gang-related ambush in Linden, was found not guilty by all 12 jurors after […]

Students of the Linden Foundation Secondary School participated in their first practical and theoretical training session at the Christianburg Demonstration Farm shade house. According to a social media post by the Agriculture Ministry on Monday, during the session, students were exposed to key topics, including transplanting and shade house management. The […]

A quantity of cannabis weighing more than five pounds was discovered during an operation conducted on Sunday night, at an apartment building on Hadfield Street, Lodge, Georgetown, resulting in one woman being taken into custody. According to police, the operation was carried out at about 19:30h by ranks in Regional Division #4 ‘A’ (Georgetown). During […]