Guyana

— President Ali to outline bold five-year transformation strategy in upcoming address to National Assembly PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali is expected to address a subsequent sitting of the National Assembly, where he will present an ambitious strategy and detailed policy agenda aimed at transforming Guyana over the next five years. The Head of State said

–65 persons take oath as MPs GUYANA’S 13th Parliament was convened on Monday, marking the first sitting since the country went to the polls on September 1, 2025, with several fresh faces and returning politicians taking the oath as Members of Parliament. The first sitting was held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Monday,

WHEN Guyana’s 13th Parliament was convened on Monday, Manzoor Nadir returned as speaker uncontested, while Dr Vishwa Mahadeo was elected Deputy Speaker. The first sitting of the new parliament took place at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, with one of the first orders of business being the election of a Speaker of the House. Clerk

– commitment to swift justice, full support to victims PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali, on Monday, met with the families affected by the tragic explosion at the Mobil Gas Station on the corner of Regent and King Streets, which occurred on Sunday night, October 26. The blast claimed the life of six-year-old Soraya Bourne and injured four

–President Ali flays WIN’s misinformation on reconvening of parliament — affirms that there was no delay in reconvening parliament PRESIDENT Irfaan Ali has strongly rejected claims that the reconvening of Parliament was delayed to facilitate an extradition process of We Invest in Nationhood candidate Azzrudin Mohamed, describing such assertions as […]

PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali met with members of the Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities at State House on Monday. During the course of the meeting, discussions focused on ways that the Government can continue enhancing the lives of persons living with disabilities in Guyana. High on the agenda were initiatives to support

-reaffirms govt’s continued commitment to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism SENIOR Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, on Monday tabled the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) 2024 Annual Report in the National Assembly, outlining Guyana’s sweeping progress in combatting money […]

ALTHOUGH extradition proceedings have started against U.S-indicted Azruddin Mohamed, the businessman, who is currently facing charges for alleged involvement in transnational crime exceeding US$50 million and links to an “international criminal enterprise,” has still decided to take his oath to office as a Member of Parliament (MP). Guyana’s 13th […]

VICE President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has made it unequivocally clear that all perpetrators, whether local or foreign, involved in the deadly Mobil gas station attack on Regent Street, Georgetown, will face the full force of the law. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 13th Parliament at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on

– notifications made to Parliament of petroleum revenues paid into the NRF SENIOR Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, on Monday presented the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) Annual Report for the fiscal year 2024 to the National Assembly, pursuant to Section 32(4) of the Natural Resource Fund

A motorcyclist met his demise in the early hours of Monday following a collision with a motorcar at the intersection of Sheriff and Garnett Streets, Georgetown. The deceased has been identified as Curt Cliffe, a security officer from West Ruimveldt, Georgetown. The father of two was reportedly returning home from a birthday celebration. Based on The post […]

…reaffirms Govt’s dedication to ensuring result-driven governance across all levels As part of her ongoing nationwide engagements with local governance bodies, Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya Manickchand, on Tuesday, underscored that Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs) play a crucial role in shaping the quality of service being […]

– Savannah Black Water to benefit from portable water by next month Housing Minister Collin Croal on Monday handed over a $1.8 million Presidential Grant to the Barima Black Water Village Council during an outreach to the community in the Mabaruma sub-region, Region One (Barima-Waini). The grant will be utilised for the construction of a The post Barima […]

– commends PAHO for leading regional effort Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has reaffirmed Guyana’s national commitment to eliminating leprosy by 2030 while commending the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) for spearheading a regional effort to end the disease. Dr Anthony addressed the gathering at the launch of the Subregional Leprosy Training […]

– hands over $350,000 to Guyana Cancer Foundation The Guyana Pandits’ Council, in collaboration with the Radha Krishna Mandir’s Yuva Shakti Sangh (youth arm), on Sunday hosted its Pinktober bake sale in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This charitable initiative brought together members of the community in support of a cause that continues to […]