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...
Labour Minister urges opposition to be fair ahead of budget debates
As robust debates on Guyana’s $1.558 trillion Budget 2026 loom in the National Assembly next week, newly-appointed Minister of Labour...
Gov’t projects 16.2% growth in 2026 promising more homes, jobs & cash grants
By Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy Guyana is aiming high in 2026. Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh unveiled the country’s largest-ever...
Guyana unveils historic $1.558 trillion Budget 2026, ‘Putting People First’
By Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy Guyana’s largest-ever budget was presented in the National Assembly on Monday, with Senior Minister in...
BUDGET 2026: Income tax threshold goes up to $140,000
The income tax threshold will increase from $130,000 to $140,000, Finance Minister Dr. Singh announced on Monday night during the...
BUDGET 2026: No corporate taxes for companies that provide child, elderly care services
In a move to foster the development of more child and elderly care facilities across the country, Finance Minister Dr...
BUDGET 2026: $100,000 cash grant returns
Thousands of Guyanese will see a direct boost to their household finances in 2026, as the Government moves ahead with...
BUDGET 2026: Old-age pension goes up to $46,000; new transportation grant introduced
The old-age pension for about 95,000 pensioners all across the country has increased from $41,000 to $46,000, while a new...
BUDGET 2026: ‘Because We Care’ goes up to $60,000; $20,000 transportation grant introduced
The ‘Because We Care’ cash grant, an initiative that transfers funds to all schoolchildren, has been increased to $60,000, while...
BUDGET 2026: Fuel relief, freight reductions and $9B targeted ‘cost of living’ support
In Budget 2026, the Government of Guyana has reaffirmed its commitment to easing the cost of living for citizens through...
BUDGET 2026: Gov’t reducing cost of vehicle ownership
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has highlighted plans to reduce the cost of vehicle ownership, noting that new measures to...
BUDGET 2026: Higher mortgage ceilings, housing subsidies to reduce cost of home ownership
In Budget 2026, the Government of Guyana has unveiled a series of measures aimed at making home ownership more accessible...
BUDGET 2026: US$100 million to be injected into new zero-interest development bank
With an initial US$100 million injection, the government is pressing ahead with the establishment of the Guyana Development Bank. This...
BUDGET 2026: $2 billion to fix ‘sad, neglected’ Stabroek & Bourda markets
Guyana’s 2026 National Budget makes provisions for the restoration of two historical markets in the capital city, Finance Minister Dr...
Over 4,700 Guyanese registered for e-ID in 2025; digital gov’t services for expansion in 2026
In 2025, over 4,700 citizens enrolled in Guyana’s national Electronic Identification (e-ID) system, a cornerstone of the government’s ambitious digitalisation...
BUDGET 2026: Guyana Police Force gets $36.2 billion for continued modernisation
The government is focused on the continued modernisation of the Guyana Police Force, according to Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh,...
BUDGET 2026: $7.5 billion to support Indigenous communities
From land titling projects to scholarships for Indigenous youth, the government has allocated $7.5 billion for Amerindian communities in Budget...
BUDGET 2026: Gov’t to deliver 8,000 new homes and 15,000 house lots this year
In a major boost to home ownership and community development, the Government has announced plans to construct 8,000 new...
BUDGET 2026: New highways and bridges drive $196.1B transport budget for 2026
Guyana is set to advance key transport infrastructure projects in 2026, with a total of $196.1 billion allocated for roads...
