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...
World Bank joins Guyana-led Global Biodiversity Alliance
April 20, 2026 — The Government of Guyana has welcomed the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) as a formal...
2020 elections trial resumes
The trial into the 2020 General and Regional Elections resumed on Monday following a recess, with Sasenarine Singh continuing his...
‘Citizens want to be heard’ – Ally says as hundreds of issues resolved through new app
Over 460 issues raised through the Citizens Connect App launched by the Government of Guyana were resolved and Minister of...
Another 2,000 agreements of sale signed- Croal
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, has announced significant progress in the processing of land ownership documents, revealing that more than...
Scanners for self-declarations part of upgrades for CJIA – President
Scanners that will allow travellers to self-declare at customs checkpoints will soon be installed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport...
Over 200 mining blocks to be allocated in Region One over two weeks
More than 200 mining blocks are set to be allocated to small miners in Region One (Barima-Waini) over the next...
Guyana renews call for justice for Palestine, immediate end to Gaza blockade
Guyana has renewed its call for an immediate surge in humanitarian aid to Gaza and the lifting of Israel’s blockade,...
No tax or health data stored on digital ID – Commissioner clarifies
Contrary to public concerns, the government says the digital ID card will not store tax, health, or financial records. Data...
Digital ID is not your voting card; GECOM ID still required
The new digital ID card cannot be used to vote in Guyana’s elections. Data Protection Commissioner Aneal Giddings made this...
Guyana wants UN to be more responsive to needs of people of African descent
Guyana is calling on the United Nations to become more responsive and agile in protecting vulnerable people of African descent,...
Over 11,000 small contractors apply for below-$15M projects
More than 11,000 small contractors across Guyana have applied for government contracts valued below $15 million. President Dr Irfaan Ali...
New Mackenzie/Wismar bridge to be fully operational in June – Edghill
Residents and commuters of Region Ten can soon expect a seamless flow of traffic as the new US$35 million Mackenzie–Wismar...
Guyana leads CARICOM’s charge for Reparatory Justice
In the mirrored halls of the United Nations in Geneva, where global policy often meets the weight of history, Guyana...
Fuel shipments to meet demand; no need to ‘panic purchase’ – Gov’t
The Government of Guyana is assuring Guyanese that fuel supplies will be normalised starting Monday night, following a delay in...
Transformation of Georgetown Zoo, Botanical Gardens to begin soon – Pres Ali
The government has confirmed that the long-anticipated transformation of the Guyana Zoological Park and Botanical Gardens into a modern, world-class...
Guyana’s first modern multi-functional park opens
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Sunday commissioned the Guyana–China Friendship Park on the West Bank Demerara, a contemporary public...
T&T’s Persad-Bissessar to visit Guyana as two countries advance bilateral cooperation
Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali engaged Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Friday, and both leaders have agreed...
Several events planned for Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary celebrations in New York
See below the full press release: In consonance with the major events that will be held at home in Guyana,...
