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...
Fiery focus on youth, culture as Primus and Ramson Jr. clash in budget debate
There was a fiery clash in the National Assembly on Thursday afternoon as Opposition Parliamentarian Odessa Primus and Minister of...
Cummings Lodge residents thank President Ali for support
Residents of the new Cummings Lodge Housing Scheme have expressed gratitude to President Dr Irfaan Ali for the government’s continued...
Confront organised crime, protect national assets – President Ali tells GDF
Highlighting the growing threat of organised crime in the region, Commander-in- Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr Irfaan Ali,...
‘Guyana must not blink’ – Pres. Ali urges continued vigilance in face of developments in Venezuela
Amid the ongoing developments in neighbouring Venezuela, Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali urged citizens to remain vigilant to safeguard the...
Another adjournment request refused, extradition proceedings against Azruddin Mohamed continue
Extradition proceedings against businessman and Opposition political figure Azruddin Mohamed continued on Thursday morning at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, after...
‘This and every PPP/C budget puts people first’ – President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday said every People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) budget has delivered real benefits to ordinary Guyanese,...
McCoy says trust wins elections as WIN MPs walk out during his budget debate contribution
Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, said “trust” was the central dividing line in Guyana’s politics...
Housing ministers push back against opposition as 2026 Budget Debate intensifies
Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, and Minister within the Ministry, Vanessa Benn, mounted strong rebuttals to opposition...
Hinterland health services, child screening in focus at Budget Debate
Parliamentarians zeroed in on the healthcare sector as the 2026 Budget Debate continued on Wednesday night, clashing on expanded health...
Chief Justice dismisses bias claim as Mohameds’ extradition case advances
Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh has dismissed a High Court challenge brought by US-indicted businessman and political figure Azruddin Mohamed...
Teixeira clarifies entitlements for Opposition Leader
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, has clarified the Opposition Leader’s entitlements concerning security and duty-free concessions. In...
‘Comprehensive’ training programme for truck drivers coming – Labour Minister
In his maiden address to the National Assembly, Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning Keoma Griffith announced that a comprehensive...
Thousands embracing e-ID system as gov’t pushes ahead with digital transformation
On the third day of the 2026 Budget Debate, the digital transformation of public services came under the spotlight. Minister...
Pres. Ali calls criticism of Guyana’s growth ‘comical’ in latest budget explainer
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday dismissed as “comical” claims that Guyana’s economic growth is being driven mainly by government...
Panama plans to open embassy in Georgetown
Panama has announced plans to open an embassy in Georgetown, signalling a significant strengthening of diplomatic relations with Guyana. The...
Bharrat says opposition ‘misleads’ on oil and gas oversight
Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat on Tuesday used his contribution to the Budget 2026 debates to push back strongly...
Tourism, transport and small business measures take center stage during 2026 Budget debate
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues on Tuesday outlined a wide range of initiatives under Budget 2026 aimed...
New hostel, increased support for hinterland students in Budget 2026
Budget 2026 includes major initiatives aimed at strengthening support for Guyana’s Indigenous Peoples, including funding for a new Amerindian...
