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...
Gov’t to digitise services by mid-2026 — President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali stated that his government is pursuing an ambitious national digitisation programme driven by a strategic focus...
Ministers press contractors to deliver Reg. 7 projects on time, up to standard
Minister of Education, Sonia Parag and Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development Pauline Sukhai on Saturday...
David Patterson now AFC’s interim leader; party starts ‘comprehensive’ assessment of elections performance
Days after Nigel Hughes resigned as the leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), the party announced that its chairman,...
Ambassador Elisabeth Harper: Guyana bids farewell to a diplomat, mentor and nation builder
The Arthur Chung Conference Centre was filled with quiet reverence on Friday morning as Guyana bid a final farewell to...
Not going to Parliament, Shurwayne Holder resigned chairmanship not from PNC/R
Former Chairman of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Shurwayne Holder, is now searching for employment opportunities as he...
63 Beach set to become major tourism hub
The Number 63 Beach is undergoing a transformative upgrade, positioning it as a premiere tourism destination. This was highlighted by...
Eleven families benefit from core homes
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) on Thursday advanced its commitment to improving the lives of citizens with the...
Mingo admits to making two declarations but refuses to give details in Police interview
The 2020 elections trial on Thursday centred on a video recording of Police questioning former Region Four Returning Officer, Clairmont...
Home Affairs Minister to press Police, CANU for stronger prosecutions
Newly appointed Home Affairs Minister, Oneidge Walrond, on Wednesday signalled her intent to push law enforcement agencies to step...
Walrond vows to strengthen gun control, tackle domestic violence as Home Affairs Minister
Newly appointed Home Affairs Minister, Oneidge Walrond, has pledged to crack down on illegal firearms and intensify efforts to combat...
AFC to call emergency executive meeting to decide on Hughes’ resignation
The Alliance For Change (AFC) says its National Executive Committee (NEC) will meet in an emergency session to deliberate on...
Nigel Hughes resigns as AFC leader after electoral defeat
Nigel Hughes has resigned as leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), just one year after assuming the position and...
PM blames years of neglect by Linden Town Council for Wismar/Mackenzie Bridge collapse
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has said that years of neglect by the PNCR-led Linden Mayor and Town Council...
Elections Trial: Smith-Joseph’s travel order expires, Court views video of Mingo’s interview
The 2020 elections trial continued on Tuesday, focusing on the absence of one of the defendants, Carol Smith-Joseph, and...
Online passport application portal to launch by year-end
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has confirmed that the online passport application portal is in the final stages of development and...
Record rice crop brings optimism but falling global prices pose challenges
Guyana’s rice sector is poised for another record harvest in 2025, but while farmers and millers are celebrating strong yields,...
Guyana committed to peace but vigilant against transnational crime – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali has reiterated that while Guyana remains committed to keeping the Caribbean a zone of peace, the...
Police clearance, birth and death certificates to go online as Gov’t advances digitisation
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced that Guyanese will soon be able to apply online for key government documents—including police...
