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...
President sets aggressive digitisation deadlines for key ministries
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced several digitisation targets aimed at improving efficiency across government ministries and agencies. Speaking on...
Gov’t partners with Coursera to launch free Upskilling Platform for public servants
The Ministry of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation has officially launched a national upskilling initiative in partnership with Coursera,...
Guyana champions forests, biodiversity & Indigenous leadership at opening of COP30 negotiations
Belém, Brazil – 10 November 2025: The Co-operative Republic of Guyana today underscored its leadership in global climate and biodiversity...
Withdrawal of Mohameds’ tax charges a legal necessity under Extradition Treaty, not a political move – Nandlall clarifies
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has once again moved to dispel what he described...
Mayor Mentore joins leaders in Rio to advance Georgetown’s climate resilience agenda
Georgetown’s Mayor, Alfred Mentore, joined mayors from across the world at the Climate 40 (C40) Summit for Mayors held in...
Buxton vendors to relocate to facilitate road construction project
Vendors who conduct business along the Railway Embankment in Buxton along the East Coast of Demerara will soon be relocated...
Energy transition must be fair, not protect the rich – President Ali
As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed the need for countries...
Forest-saving models from Guyana, Brazil should be embraced globally – President Ali
By Vishani Ragobeer in Belém, Brazil Vishani@newsroom.gy Several world leaders, including Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali, were part of a...
Guyana reaffirms commitment to Social Development Goals at UN Summit in Qatar
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni K. Singh, represented President Irfaan Ali...
Guyanese get record financial boost as Gov’t prepares to roll out more cash grants, tax reliefs
Over the past five years, the Government has pursued an ambitious agenda to ensure that every Guyanese family has access...
Abandoned, unused vehicles to be taken to garbage sites; owners must pay to collect
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill on Thursday issued a firm notice that abandoned and unused vehicles left along public...
Jagdeo assures no one will be denied cash grants for not having a bank account
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that no Guyanese will be excluded from receiving cash grants due to not...
$21B infrastructure works progressing in four East Coast housing schemes
Dr. Martin Pertab, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), on Wednesday, inspected key first-phase...
Jagdeo warns of deep compromise across sectors linking politicians, media & judiciary to criminal networks
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday drew sharp parallels between Guyana’s unfolding situation and Colombia’s dark past, warning that...
Azruddin drove Lamborghini to Parliament possibly without insurance – ‘he showed the finger to law and order’ – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday blasted Opposition MP and U.S.-indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed for what he described as...
Jagdeo brands Azruddin Mohamed’s ‘rigged election’ claim as lunacy
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has condemned statements by newly sworn-in Opposition parliamentarian Azruddin Mohamed, who alleged shortly after taking...
U.S. SOUTHCOM Commander Adm. Alvin Holsey visits Guyana, reinforcing support for security cooperation
Adm. Alvin Holsey, Commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is in Guyana to meet with senior government and defense leaders...
Budget 2026 to come early – Jagdeo says migration, residency without voting rights & E-ID for employment on the agenda
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday announced that Budget 2026 will be presented early and will include funding to...
