Guyana

United States-indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, have moved to the Court of Appeal seeking an urgent stay of ongoing extradition proceedings, arguing that their pending substantive appeal should be determined before any further committal steps are taken. According to the Notice of Motion filed in the appellate jurisdiction […]

Sir Ronald Saunders has officially assumed the post of 11th Chancellor of the University of Guyana (UG), with President Dr Irfaan Ali hailing him as a “distinguished son of the soil” and a leader well suited to guide the institution at a pivotal moment in the country’s development. During his address at the inauguration ceremony

With over 50 businesses in tow, the Guyana Office for Investment (Go-Invest) is heading to Agro Fest 2026, marking its fifth consecutive participation as it continues to strengthen Guyana’s role as a regional powerhouse. Agro Fest 2026 is being held from February 27-March 01, 2026, at Queen’s Park in Bridgetown, Barbados. Leading Guyana’s delegation at

See full statement from Demerara Bank Limited: Demerara Bank Limited has announced an expansion of its Residential Housing Loan framework, increasing the lending ceiling from $30,000,000 to $40,000,000 while maintaining a competitive interest rate of 5% per annum, effective 9 February 2026. Under the revised structure, residential housing loans of up to […]

-pumps activated, sluices opened, blockages cleared as ‘agri’ ministry, NDIA take action IN less than four hours, Guyana recorded nearly four inches of heavy rainfall, primarily along the coastal belt. As water pooled in several low-lying communities, teams from the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) were […]

–President Ali says, urges companies, investors to recognise the ‘value’ of forest conservation GUYANA has set out an ambitious vision for how heavily forested nations can grow their economies while safeguarding nature, future-proofing humanity by keeping forests standing and turning them into economic powerhouses.   During an appearance on United […]

THE Ministry of Education is moving ahead with the introduction of biometric attendance systems for schools. Minister of Education Sonia Parag told the Committee of Supply that the initiative is aimed at strengthening accountability and improving learning outcomes rather than penalising teachers.   During the consideration of the Budget 2026 estimates at […]

– SOCU emphasises operation of cambio without a valid licence is a criminal offence THE Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) has released additional video footage, which further dismisses public claims by U.S.-indicted Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed that his Lombard Street establishment was not operating as a cambio.   In a statement issued as a […]

LOCAL Government and Regional Development Minister, Priya Manickchand, has announced that the government will bring the life of the Haags Bosch landfill to an end and shift towards a network of new, modern waste disposal sites across the country.   Speaking during the Committee of Supply, she was pressed by APNU Member of Parliament Ganesh

MINISTER of Education, Sonia Parag, on Wednesday told the Committee of Supply that the University of Guyana (UG) is expanding its hybrid learning model and regional presence to accommodate a sharp rise in applications following the introduction of free tertiary education.   Speaking during the Consideration of the Estimates and Expenditure for Budget 2026 […]

– as House clears $2.8B for Georgetown Restoration Initiative Works to enhance the capital city will continue this year with some $2 billion set aside in Budget 2026 for the rehabilitation of the Stabroek Market and Bourda Green, as well as the enhancement of avenues throughout the city and other major locations. This sum was The post Major upgrades for […]

The nation’s rapid economic rise must be matched by a relentless evolution in law enforcement, according to Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond, who delivered remarks on the opening day of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Annual Officers’ Conference on Wednesday. Walrond made it clear that “business as usual” is no longer an option for a The post […]

The Guyana Gold Board (GGB) has increased its cash pay-out limit from $1.5 million to $6 million, and is preparing to roll out mobile gold purchasing units in key mining districts as part of efforts to improve services to miners and strengthen compliance in the sector. Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat made the disclosure during The post Cash cap […]

A 33-year-old construction worker from Cumberland, East Canje Berbice, and a 34-year-old labourer from Gatetroy, Berbice River, were arrested after 24.9 pounds (lbs) of ganja were found in the vicinity of the Cumberland Koker, East Canje Berbice, in the early hours of Thursday. Police stated that the cannabis was discovered at about 00:26h on Thursday The […]

President Ali, in addressing the backlog in firearm licence applications, related that the current system is unsustainable, with hundreds of appeals clogging the process daily. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces was at the time speaking at the Guyana Police Force (GPF)’s annual Officers’ Conference, where he further stated, “Every day, people […]