Guyana

—Agriculture Minister Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha says greater investment in value-added agriculture is key to reducing the exploitation of farmers by middlemen, as the government intensifies efforts to expand agro-processing across the country. The minister made the remarks while engaging residents and farmers in Region Three, as part of a […]

PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has announced that a one-month tax-free bonus will be paid to members of the Disciplined Services, placing an additional $2.1 billion into the hands of more than 13,000 personnel for the holiday season.   Speaking at the Christmas Luncheon at the Guyana Defence Force’s Base Camp Stephenson on Thursday, President Ali

–President Ali says, points to plethora of jobs available, projects that will unlock more opportunities, ensure long-term progress     WITH the aim of bettering the lives of all Guyanese, the Government of Guyana led by President, Dr Irfaan Ali, is heavily focused on implementing ideas that it understands, believes in, and knows it can

-says they have protected the borders, safeguarded Guyana’s territorial integrity   PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali joined members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) at Base Camp Stephenson for the annual Christmas Luncheon, a long-standing tradition that celebrates fellowship, service, and the spirit of the season.   The gathering offered an opportunity to […]

–Dr. Jagdeo says, emphasises expansion of tax relief measures, job creation, increase in public servants’ salaries, social support over next five years   PLANNED tax relief, job creation, targeted support for the vulnerable, and a series of incentives are part of the centre pillars of President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s five-year roadmap for national […]

– President Ali assures Leguan residents -says reduced electricity costs, new bridge connecting Wakenaam to Leguan, tourism transformation on the cards   RESIDENTS of Leguan Island in Region Three (Essequibo Islands–West Demerara) are set to benefit from major development initiatives as the government prepares to present the first budget of its second […]

PEOPLE’S Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary and Guyana’s Vice-President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said that the 2026 national budget speech will be presented in January and will cement President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s broad policy direction for the nation.   “The budget speech will come in January, and it will give effect to what the President said,

President Dr Irfaan Ali is currently leading a two-day Cabinet Outreach in Region Three, taking government services directly to the people. The President, ministers, Members of Parliament, Advisors, and technical officers on Thursday engaged residents in dozens of locations including Leonora, Uitvlugt, Farm, Patentia and Stewartville. They provided […]

…says Guyana would not speculate on US operations Vice President (VP) Bharrat Jagdeo has affirmed that Guyana supports all efforts aimed at combating drug trafficking, even amid rising regional tensions involving Venezuela and the United States. The VP made the remarks during his weekly press conference when asked about the United States’ expanded […]

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) said it has continued its nationwide holiday outreach with a toy distribution exercise for nursery and primary school students in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), bringing festive cheer to children from the Karrau and Kartabo communities. In a press release the Commission stated that the activity was held at the Karrau […]

Some 508 nursing assistants from Regions One to 10 recently marked a significant milestone as they graduated from the Ministry of Health’s Hybrid Nursing Assistant Training Programme, a pioneering initiative designed to strengthen Guyana’s healthcare workforce. The programme forms part of the Ministry’s broader hybrid approach to health education, […]

– fiscal package to give effect to President Ali’s strategic 5-year plan Vice President (VP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday confirmed that Budget 2026 will be presented in January 2026, stressing that the upcoming fiscal package will give full effect to President Dr Irfaan Ali’s strategic five-year development agenda, which was outlined during his […]

– Police await fire department report; suspect released on station bail Berbice Divisional Fire Officer, Clive McDonald, has told this publication that preliminary investigations indicate that the Salton Village, Corentyne, Berbice house fire last Friday was maliciously set. Police investigations into the fire that destroyed the home of Samantha Crawford […]