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...
Increased salaries, allowances & opportunities for teachers – President Ali promises
Message by President Irfaan Ali on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day 2025: I am pleased to join with the...
‘Your jobs are secure’ – Pres. Ali assures old Demerara Bridge staff
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Saturday morning met with the staff of the old Demerara Harbour Bridge, where he assured...
Barbados, Belize, Dominica & St. Vincent and the Grenadines greenlight full, free movement
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States -Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines- implemented full Free Movement of their...
Guyana gets two new pilot boats
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) commissioned two new pilot boats, the Haiakwa and Haiama, on Friday. The two vessels are...
From old beds to broken fridges, Local Gov’t Ministry leads ‘comprehensive’ disposal of unwanted items
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, convened a high-level meeting with Regional Executive Officers (REOs), Regional Education...
Symbolic walk, fireworks and cultural show planned as new Demerara Bridge opens on Sunday
The much-anticipated commissioning of the new Demerara River Bridge will take place this Sunday, marking a historic moment in Guyana’s...
Significant exemptions for small businesses as new foreign exchange rules target gaps – Jagdeo
Two days after President Dr Irfaan Ali announced new policies for foreign exchange control in Guyana, the country’s Vice President...
PPP/C to expand women & youth membership ahead of elections in 2031
The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) plans to expand its membership significantly ahead of the next national elections, focusing heavily...
‘Several cash grants’ to be distributed while PPP in office – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo vowed that citizens will benefit from several cash grants over the People’s Progressive Party Civic’s...
New programme to support home construction & improvement projects coming – Jagdeo
A new government-funded programme to help poor or low-income families with the construction of houses and various housing improvement projects...
Interest-free bank could be fully established by end of 2026 – Jagdeo
An interest-free development bank expected to support citizens’ business ventures should be fully established by the end of 2026, Vice...
Construction of new Berbice Bridge to begin this year – Pres. Ali
President Irfaan Ali on Thursday provided updates on a series of critical infrastructure projects aimed at boosting connectivity and economic...
Gov’t to help Guyanese create bank accounts – President Ali
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced that his government will move swiftly to ensure every Guyanese has access to a...
Appeal Court dismisses Forward Guyana Movement’s challenge against GECOM ballot exclusion
The Court of Appeal on Thursday dismissed the Forward Guyana Movement’s (FGM) appeal challenging the Guyana Elections Commission’s (GECOM) decision...
PNCR’s Central Exec has ‘complete confidence’ in Norton
The Central Executive Committee of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) reaffirmed its complete confidence in Aubrey Norton as party...
U.S. TIP report urges Guyana to boost prosecutions, inspections
Guyana has once again secured a Tier 1 ranking in the United States Department of State’s 2025 Trafficking in Persons...
Sheriff to Mahaica road project 77% complete
The East Coast Corridor transformation spanning from Sheriff Street to Orange Nassau (Mahaica) is moving closer to the finish line,...
Appeal Court hears challenge on exclusion of FGM from ballot
The Court of Appeal, on Wednesday, heard oral arguments in the case filed by the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) against...
