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...
Guyana–UK pact sets new standard for forest protection and community development
The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...
Nandlall says no need to fear digital ID cards, assures citizens laws exist to protect personal data
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, has rejected claims that the Government’s rollout of its digital...
More speed cameras go live across Region 3
The Government of Guyana has announced the activation of additional automated speed cameras and radar speed signs across Region 3...
Gov’t pursuing 15 acres to develop housing scheme at Cane Grove
The government is moving to acquire 15 acres of land at Cane Grove, Region Four, as it advances plans to...
$75,000 fine for persons who fail to comply with new tint rules
Motorists who fail to meet the new tint standards by the end of 2025 will face immediate testing and hefty...
Election fraud trial to continue in February 2026
The trial into irregularities during the March 2020 General and Regional Elections is set to continue in February 2026. New...
‘We know what our commitments are’ – President says expanded citizen support in five-year blueprint
President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced that the government will soon unveil a landmark five-year national blueprint geared toward rapid...
Twelve Lethem families receive new homes
Twelve families in Lethem, Region Nine are now officially homeowners through the Government’s Lethem Housing Support Programme, executed by the...
Budget for end-of-year socials in Suriname slashed; US$26 ‘support’ for civil servants to be paid
The Government of Suriname has decided to slash the amount of funds allocated to government ministries and agencies for their...
$30 million water supply system ends water woes for Silver Hill residents
A new $30 million water system was commissioned in the remote community of Silver Hill on Friday, marking the end...
250 Great Falls residents benefit from upgraded water supply system
Approximately 250 residents in the village of Great Falls, Region 10, have now been empowered with improved water access following...
Five-year plan for rapid economic expansion coming – President Ali
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday evening announced that the government of Guyana will soon unveil a comprehensive national economic...
President Ali says election of Opposition Leader is a parliamentary matter but will proceed once Speaker returns
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday clarified that the timing of the election of a new Leader of the Opposition...
‘Our government always delivers’ – Pres. Ali urges Guyanese to look beyond a Christmas cash grant
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday reaffirmed that the PPP/C Government remains steadfast in meeting its commitments, telling reporters...
Proactive, people-centered leadership urged as RDC Chairs take Oath of Office
Nine newly elected Regional Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons took their Oath of Office on Thursday afternoon at the Arthur Chung...
Pres. Ali: Mohameds entitled to due process, but it is not for local courts to try the case
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday reaffirmed that the ongoing extradition proceedings involving U.S-indicted businessmen Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed and Azruddin...
Stabroek Square upgrade sparks tension between vendors and authorities
A planned beautification project at Stabroek Square in Georgetown commenced on Thursday, but it quickly triggered unease among vendors, prompting...
President Ali: Traffic offenders details to be published; licence suspension on the cards
President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday night issued a stern warning to road users with outstanding traffic tickets, announcing that the...
