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...
Trump says US has ‘captured’ Venezuelan President Maduro amid large scale strikes
United States President Donald Trump confirmed that a large-scale strike in Venezuela was conducted early Saturday morning and said that...
Trump orders strikes on Caracas, officials tell CBS, as Venezuela declares national emergency
(BBC) United States President Donald Trump ordered strikes on military sites in Venezuela, US officials have told the BBC’s US...
Guyana’s security architecture fully active – Pres. Ali says after explosions in Venezuela
Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali has reassured citizens that the country’s security architecture has been monitoring the situation in neighbouring...
Explosions heard over Venezuelan capital amid US tensions
(Al Jazeera) Explosions have been heard and plumes of smoke are rising in the Venezuelan capital Caracas, according to an...
GGMC tightens net on mining sector with mandatory local bank accounts and record updates
The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has moved to significantly tighten oversight of the gold mining sector, announcing mandatory...
Gov’t moves ahead with connecting isolated communities in Regions Eight and Nine
Residents of Guyana’s hinterland are set to benefit from major improvements in roads and bridges as the Government moves ahead...
President Ali commends GDF soldiers in Jamaica supporting Hurricane Melissa recovery
President Dr. Irfaan Ali took time on the first day of 2026 to engage with Guyana Defence Force (GDF) troops...
President Ali pledges a year of growth & opportunity for all Guyanese in 2026
President Irfaan Ali has set an ambitious tone for 2026, pledging continued economic growth, expanded public services and opportunities for...
Greenwich Park families ring in 2026 with long-awaited land titles
As Guyanese usher in a new year, dozens of families from Greenwich Park, East Bank Essequibo, are doing so with...
‘Gov’t focused on building a Guyana that delivers for all’ – PPP/C says in New Year’s message
See below the full New Year’s message from the PPP/C: The People’s Progressive Party extends warm New Year’s greetings to...
Economy’s growth reflected in creation of economic opportunities in every sector – Finance Minister
Having completed his first term since his return as Finance Minister in 2020, and being part of the People’s Progressive...
Guyana concludes tenure on United Nations Security Council
December 31, 2025: Today, at the stroke of midnight, Guyana will conclude its two-year term as an elected member of...
‘A capable and humane administrator’ – President remembers Michael Khan
See below the full tribute from President Dr Irfaan Ali: It is with a profound and personal sorrow that I...
New film industry, major support for creatives part of ‘grand’ 60th Independence Anniversary celebrations – President
In the year 2026, Guyana will observe its 60th anniversary as an independent nation, and President Dr Irfaan Ali on...
Improvements seen but GPL not where gov’t wants it to be – President
The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) has been beset by numerous challenges, leading to blackouts that have been a point...
Complete assessment of gold mining sector on Jan. 5 – President Ali
There will be a complete assessment of the gold mining sector on January 5, 2026, as part of the government’s...
New opportunities for farmers as multipurpose Charity wharf under construction
New opportunities will be available for Pomeroon farmers with the forthcoming $880 million Charity wharf under construction. Minister of Public...
Tourism minister denies corruption claims, hits back at U.S.-sanctioned Mohameds
Tourism Minister Susan Rodrigues has rejected allegations that she improperly benefited from government land or assets, pushing back strongly against...
