Guyana

–local power demand growing five times faster than regional average, report finds PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday called the scale and frequency of Guyana’s recent ‘blackouts’ unacceptable, citing a new Inter Energy assessment that found electricity demand is growing nearly five times faster than the regional average, even as billions of dollars […]

–supports families, Mid-Year Report shows THE government has moved on multiple fronts this year to contain rising prices and cushion households from their impact, according to its Mid-Year Report 2026. The response combines direct price controls, record cash transfers, and targeted investment in food production, which is considered the most extensive […]

President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday evening delivered the feature address at the official opening of Citigroup’s representative office in Guyana. Citibank’s presence opens another important door between Guyana and the international financial architecture, where capital can flow, ideas can travel, partnerships can be built, and opportunities can be […]

–President Ali affirms, highlights Guyana’s booming economic momentum –says every Guyanese will see improvement in daily life PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has pledged to deepen national unity and overcome the divisions and obstacles facing Guyana, as he declared the country “the talk of the town”. He did so during a press conference on Monday when

PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday announced that the Guyana Development Bank will be launched in October. During a press conference at the Office of the President, the Head of State reiterated that the facility is expected to bring accessible financing to Guyanese. Eligible small and medium-sized enterprises will be able to access loans of

IN keeping with its commitment to alleviate the financial burdens on students, the PPP/C government has cancelled $175.6 million in loans for 204 students under the University of Guyana (UG) student loan debt write-off programme during the first half of 2026. This was outlined in the half-year report produced by the Ministry of Finance. The

PRESIDENT Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali was awarded the CEAPI Medal of Honour during a one-day visit to Madrid, Spain, in recognition of his leadership and Guyana’s growing international standing. Spanish outlet, The Objective reported that the ceremony brought together Ibero-American business leaders led by CEAPI President Nuria Vilanova, and included a laudatio […]

–$122M in financial support disbursed, housing, psychological, social support being provided THE government remains committed to “long-term” and “structured” support to hundreds of people affected by the MV Barima tragedy, outlining a wide-ranging package that spans financial aid, housing, psychosocial care, education support and legal assistance. […]

THE election fraud trial involving several former elections officials and political figures resumed on Monday after a three-month adjournment, with Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Public Relations Officer Yolanda Ward and former Information Technology Manager Aneal Giddings taking the witness stand before Magistrate Faith McGusty. When the matter was […]

THE boat captain and two crew members charged in connection with the deaths arising from the MV Barima tragedy remain on remand, as the court moves towards completing key pre-trial proceedings. The matter is called before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Charity Magistrate’s Court, where the three accused, Kevin Price, called “KP”, a 40-year-old […]

Some 35.4 kilograms (kg) of cannabis and a sum of Guyanese currency were reportedly found during a Police operation on Wednesday evening at Five Mile, Ituni Road, Upper Demerara River, Region 10. The discovery has led to the arrest of a 40-year-old resident of Siberia Mines, Upper Demerara River. According to reports received, Police observed The post […]

– as Commission receives low submissions Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall says that the Constitution Reform Commission (CRC) may have to look at new ways to generate public interest in the process that aims to review Guyana’s constitution, given the low submission of recommendations so far. Back in July, the Commission The […]

– as corn & coconut production increased by over 300% in last 5 years Guyana’s agriculture sector has recorded significant growth across most areas over the past five years, with increased production in crops, livestock and emerging value chains contributing to the country’s push for greater food security and reduced dependence on imports. […]

The Muslim Youth Organisation of Guyana (MYO) will host the Grand Finals of the National Qaseeda Competition 2026 on Saturday, September 12, at the MYO Complex, Woolford Avenue, Georgetown, from 18:30h. The Grand Finals represent the culmination of an initiative aimed at reviving the rich tradition of Qaseeda singing in Guyana and contributing to the The […]

Senior Minister within the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, has highlighted significant improvements in Guyana’s financial sector, noting a sharp decline in non-performing loans alongside substantial growth in credit to the Private Sector. He made the disclosures while addressing a UK Export Finance (UKEF) Private […]