Politics
Housing scheme planned for Mahaicony – Croal
The government is working to identify and acquire lands for the development of a new housing scheme in the Mahaicony area to help address the growing demand for house lots in Region Five (Mahaica- Berbice). “We are currently working to identify or to acquire some lands to develop a housing scheme within the Mahaicony precinct,”...
Guyana sets sight on becoming CARICOM Leader in online child safety
Guyana is drawing inspiration from global leaders in digital child protection to craft a national online safety and ethical technology...
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...
NBS asked to increase mortgage ceiling to $30 million
President Dr Irfaan Ali announced that the government is engaging the New Building Society (NBS) so that the mortgage ceiling...
Advanced Passenger Information, Passenger Name Record Bill passed
The National Assembly on Friday passed the Advanced Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record (APIPNR) Bill, establishing a central database...
Border Controversy: India supports Guyana – High Commissioner
Indian High Commissioner, Amit Telang on Saturday expressed his country’s support for Guyana in the border controversy with Venezuela. “Our...
National Toshaos Council responds to AFC
See below the statement issued by the National Toshaos Council (NTC): The National Toshaos Council (NTC) strongly condemns the misleading...
Oil Pollution Bill passed in National Assembly
Championing the newest piece of legislation regulating the operations of oil extraction, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, declared that...
Guyana to host major disaster response simulation exercise
Guyana is set to host MECODEX 2025, a major regional disaster response simulation exercise aimed at strengthening international cooperation and...
Union agreements inked for GPL, GUYOIL workers
See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: Georgetown, Ministry of Finance, May 16, 2025: The Government continues...
Gov’t seeks $57.5 billion more for national projects
See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: Georgetown, May 16, 2025: The Government of Guyana has been...
Tren de Aragua gang not present in Guyana – Benn
In response to a question posed by Opposition Parliamentarian Tabitha Sarabo-Halley in the National Assembly on Friday, Minister of Home...
City Hall restoration project should be completed this year – Mayor
The restoration of the iconic City Hall building is expected to be completed this year, fulfilling the commitment of preserving...
G/Town Mayor to present action plan to manage city drainage soon
An action plan expected to help address the challenge of prolonged flooding during rainy seasons in Georgetown will be completed,...
Venezuelans living in Guyana will be deported if they vote in May 25 elections – Brigadier Khan
Tensions between Guyana and Venezuela have risen as the Spanish-speaking nation plans an election for the Essequibo region, and Guyana’s...
Fatal GDF helicopter crash: Action taken after internal probe- Chief of Defence Staff
The findings of the internal investigation into the crash of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Bell 412 helicopter, which claimed...
GDF enhances operational posture, continuing to patrol border – Chief of Defence Staff
With three attacks occurring within the past 48 hours at the Guyana-Venezuela border, Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan,...
City to reissue demand letters to debtors, take persons to court
Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore has said a list of the top 50 debtors will be revealed soon and the...
Guyana condemns armed attacks on Defence Force troops by gunmen from Venezuelan territory
The Government of Guyana has strongly condemned a series of armed attacks launched from Venezuelan territory against its Defence Force...
Jagdeo says ‘power sharing’ already happening
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said there is already power sharing in Guyana’s legislature and emphasised that any further efforts...
Jagdeo says the investigation into circumstances of Adriana Younge’s death much-needed
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, on Thursday, said the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 11-year-old Adriana...
