Guyana

–President Ali tells Linden residents; implores them to embrace the partnership that will drive continued development PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali, in a clear message to residents of Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice), emphasised that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has earned the love, respect and support of the people after […]

TO bring miners within the formal financial system and reduce dependence on informal credit, President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced that commercial banks will be deployed to Puruni Landing, Region Seven to facilitate on-site banking services for small and medium-scale miners. Addressing scores of miners and stakeholders in the hinterland community on Friday, […]

BISHOP Patrick Findlay, a respected clergyman and public servant who served with distinction as Chairman of the Police Service Commission, was laid to rest on Saturday following a Homegoing Service at Promenade Gardens. In a tribute on Saturday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali described Bishop Findlay as “a devoted servant of God and country,” whose life

– Ashni Singh warns against politics being used to shield alleged criminal conduct SENIOR Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, has warned against the use of politics as a shield to escape or frustrate criminal accountability, cautioning that such practices can endanger institutions and exploit vulnerable […]

SENIOR Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, has rejected claims made by opposition parliamentarians during the 2026 Budget debate that Guyana’s current poverty rate stands at 58 per cent, stating that the data being relied upon reflects the period when the APNU+AFC was in government. Singh made

MINISTER of Education, Sonia Parag, has defended remarks made during the 2026 Budget debate, saying they were rooted in accountability and transparency, not political motivation, as she responded to criticism from the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU). In a statement on Saturday responding to the GTU’s press release on her contribution to the 2026 Budget […]

I AM shocked and appalled at the quality and substance of this year’s budget debate. 2026 will go down in history as the year in which the parliamentary standards dropped to the lowest level. It was at such a vile level that I had to turn briefly away from the parliament to reset myself. The

— says refinery will cut imports, boost regional production THE Caribbean Private Sector Organization (CPSO) has thrown its support behind major sugar refinery investments underway in Guyana and Belize, describing the projects as strategic moves to strengthen regional food security, reduce import dependence, and rebuild CARICOM’s sugar industry. In a […]

—reaffirms land titling, village economies central to PPP/C’s Indigenous agenda BY Bebi Shafeah Oosman MINISTER of Amerindian Affairs, Sarah Browne, has highlighted the tangible benefits Indigenous and hinterland communities are receiving under Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), pointing to the direct transfer of carbon credit revenues […]

By Bebi Shafeah Oosman DURING the 2026 budget debate, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, said Guyana’s economy is on a clear upward trajectory, supported by measurable growth across all major sectors, particularly manufacturing, energy, agriculture and aviation. Indar told the National Assembly that “every metric is on the rise, […]

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 […]