Politics
Guyana stands firm on sovereignty as ICJ prepares final judgment in border case – PM
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips addressed the National Assembly on Friday, emphasising that Guyana stands firm on its sovereignty as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) prepares its final judgment in the border controversy case with Venezuela. Guyana has asked the court to confirm that the boundary defined in the 1899 award and demarcated...
Gov’t moves to repeal ‘flawed’ 2015 Fmr. Presidents’ Benefits law
See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility...
Minister Singh tables Loan Agreements in National Assembly
See below full release from the Ministry of Finance: The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government continues to manage Guyana’s public...
Extradition case further adjourned as Nazar remains ill
The extradition proceedings involving Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed were further adjourned on Wednesday after Nazar informed the court that he...
Gas development: Exxon ready to match Guyana Govt’s pace of development
The Irfaan Ali-led administration has fast-tracked oil development in Guyana, and now that the government is aggressively pushing for natural...
Court hears voir dire as Elections fraud trial moves forward
The ongoing trial into alleged irregularities surrounding the 2020 General and Regional Elections continued Tuesday with the court hearing evidence...
With investors waiting, Guyana hopes Suriname will agree to gas partnership soon
As the fifth annual Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo got underway on Tuesday in Georgetown, the country’s President...
New digital payment system coming — President Ali
Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that a new digital payment system will be deployed soon, a venture expected to...
Latchman ‘tempers justice with mercy’, warns Azruddin that bail will be withdrawn if lateness repeats
Magistrate Judy Latchman on Monday said she would “temper justice with mercy” as she allowed Azruddin Mohamed to remain on...
After two-month pause, Elections fraud trial resumes
The trial into irregularities during the March 2020 General and Regional Elections resumed on Monday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court...
US$120M Oil & Gas Training College opens in Port Mourant
The Guyana Technical Training College Inc. (GTTCI) Campus in Port Mourant, Region Six, officially opened on Saturday by President Irfaan...
$18.8 billion approved for key projects executed in late 2025
See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility...
$1.558 trillion budget passed
By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy The massive $1.558 trillion National Budget was passed early Saturday morning, just weeks after it was...
Increased stipends for local gov’t representatives
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand announced increased stipends for various elected local government representatives. During the...
Beyond G/town, billions approved to upgrade regional markets across Guyana
While much public attention has been focused on the multi-billion-dollar Georgetown Enhancement Programme, Thursday’s consideration of the 2026 Budget Estimates...
Haags Bosch landfill to close in 2029
The Haags Bosch landfill site on the East Bank of Demerara is set to be closed in 2029, Minister of...
$2.8B for a better Georgetown, major markets and green spaces to be upgraded
Georgetown’s iconic markets, historic buildings and community spaces are set for a major facelift this year, as government moves ahead...
New service centre at Region Five to better support residents
Residents of Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) can better access government services as the Government of Guyana Service Centre opened at Fort...
President Ali says tech-backed panic system coming to protect women, students and teachers from violence
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced a groundbreaking technology initiative aimed at protecting at-risk women and children from domestic...
Billions for construction of new houses, home improvement support
The government’s robust housing agenda is expected to steam ahead this year, with a major $150 billion allocation approved for...
Private sector credit more than doubled since 2020 -Finance Minister
See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: During his 2026 Budget rebuttal in the National Assembly on...
