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...
Palmyra deep-water harbour to make shipping much faster, easier – Edghill
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the development of a deep-water harbour at Palmyra,...
Upgrades to hinterland airstrips pushing eco-tourism, aviation safety – Public Works Minister
Amid the massive influx of tourists seeking to explore the nation’s eco-tourism products, Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill on...
After court ruling, City Hall orders immediate removal of vendors around Yhip’s Bakery
The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown have ordered the immediate removal of all vendors operating around Yhip’s...
Budget measures, policies to flow from consultations on social media harm, gambling and substance abuse – Minister Keoma Griffith
Ongoing nationwide consultations on the harmful effects of social media, gambling and substance abuse, including vaping, will help shape new...
Region Four drives 78,000-house-lot backlog
Guyana’s housing programme is facing a backlog of more than 78,000 applicants awaiting the allocation of house lots, with over...
Hundreds of contractors express interest as gov’t seeks to build 40,000 new homes
More than 260 contractors have submitted applications to build housing units under Guyana’s latest government programme, as authorities step up...
President pledges further support for Dharm Shala
Elderly citizens and vulnerable residents at the Dharm Shala in Albouystown, Georgetown, were overjoyed to be served lunch on Thursday...
President Ali gifts Enterprise family new home for Christmas
In the spirit of goodwill and compassion, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali handed over a newly constructed home to James...
Agri. Minister responds to allegations made in Facebook video
See below the full statement from the Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha: I note with profound concern several Facebook posts...
President Ali swears in Justice Rafiq Khan as 7th appellate judge
Senior Counsel Rafiq Turhan Khan was officially sworn in as a Justice of Appeal during a ceremony held on Tuesday...
$136 million digital x-ray system commissioned at Leonora Cottage Hospital
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, along with Minister of Health, Honourable Dr. Frank Anthony, on Friday commissioned a new state-of-the-art...
Bridge across Leguan, Wakenaam in the works – Edghill
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill confirmed that a new bridge will be built to connect the Essequibo islands of Leguan...
New shadehouse, women empowerment programme launched in Melanie
On Saturday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, launched shadehouse and women empowerment projects in Melanie, East Coast Demerara, marking another key...
New Bell helicopters commissioned
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Saturday commissioned two new helicopters – the Bell 407 and Bell 429 –...
MV Konawaruk 1899 vessel commissioned as demand for ferry service grows
The MV Konawaruk 1899 vessel was commissioned on Friday evening and immediately began plying the Parika- Supenaam route, which has...
Region Three on transformation fast track- Finance Minister
Ministry of Finance, December 18, 2025: Delivering remarks to residents of Anna Catherina today during a Cabinet Outreach to Region...
Gov’t to remove taxes & co-invest in care facilities across the country – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo highlighted that the government is exploring co-investment opportunities with individuals interested in establishing daycare facilities...
‘This is not Dilip’ – Jagdeo knocks rumours of being unwell
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo knocked down rumours about his declining health on Thursday, stating clearly that he has not...
