Politics
Beyond G/town, billions approved to upgrade regional markets across Guyana While much public attention has been focused on the multi-billion-dollar Georgetown Enhancement Programme, Thursday’s consideration of the 2026 Budget Estimates revealed that major investments are also being directed beyond the capital, with millions of dollars approved to upgrade and complete regional markets across Guyana. The disclosures were made as Minister of Local Government and Regional...
Haags Bosch landfill to close in 2029 The Haags Bosch landfill site on the East Bank of Demerara is set to be closed in 2029, Minister of...
$2.8B for a better Georgetown, major markets and green spaces to be upgradedGeorgetown’s iconic markets, historic buildings and community spaces are set for a major facelift this year, as government moves ahead...
New service centre at Region Five to better support residentsResidents of Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) can better access government services as the Government of Guyana Service Centre opened at Fort...
President Ali says tech-backed panic system coming to protect women, students and teachers from violencePresident Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced a groundbreaking technology initiative aimed at protecting at-risk women and children from domestic...
Billions for construction of new houses, home improvement support The government’s robust housing agenda is expected to steam ahead this year, with a major $150 billion allocation approved for...
Private sector credit more than doubled since 2020 -Finance MinisterSee below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: During his 2026 Budget rebuttal in the National Assembly on...
Finance Minister tells National Assembly total credit to households almost doubledSee below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: As the debates on the 2026 National Budget wrapped up...
Gov’t advances plan for new senior citizens home – Dr. PersaudThe Government has advanced plans to construct a brand new senior citizens home, as part of a wider national push...
$72.3B budgeted for pensions, newborn grants and subsidiesThe Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has earmarked more than $72 billion in 2026 to support pensions and...
$47M for upgrades to historic service buildings including 150-year-old PalmsAs the Committee of Supply continued scrutiny of proposed spending for fiscal year 2026, the Minister of Human Services and...
Gov’t close to acquiring Berbice Bridge, cost less than one year of tolls – EdghillThe Government of Guyana is moving closer to acquiring the Berbice Bridge and according to Minister of Public Works Juan...
Special traffic court, e-prosecution for offenders being considered – President AliTraffic offenders could soon find themselves facing a faster, fully digital path to prosecution as President DrIrfaan Ali announced sweeping...
High Court dismisses WIN member’s bank account caseHigh Court Judge Nicole Pierre dismissed the account-closure case brought by WIN member Gobin Harbhajan against Scotiabank, ruling that the...
$500M to commence new Amerindian Hostel constructionThe Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has identified at least three possible locations for the new Amerindian Hostel, with $500 million...
Indar defends multi-billion-dollar subsidies as utility costs dominate budget scrutinyWith a large portion of his ministry’s 2026 budget tied up in subsidies, particularly a multi-billion-dollar transfer to Guyana Power...
Foreign Minister explains use of lobbyists as budget scrutiny examines ‘advocacy’ spendingThe government’s use of lobbyist services came under scrutiny in the Committee of Supply on Tuesday as Minister of Foreign...
$138.3M set aside as Foreign Service Institute building moves closer to completionConsideration of the 2026 budget estimates continued in the Committee of Supply on Tuesday, with Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
Aneal Giddings ‘more than qualified’ to be Data Protection Commissioner overseeing E-ID card rolloutPrime Minister Mark Phillips on Monday defended the appointment of former Deputy Chief Elections Officer Aneal Giddings as Guyana’s Data...
$72B budgeted as over 700,000 Guyanese to receive $100,000 cash grant soon after budget is passedA massive $72.5 billion allocation under the Office of the Prime Minister in the 2026 national budget will support the...
GECOM to fill several senior vacancies as funds budgeted for local government elections this yearThe Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is expected to fill several senior vacancies even as provisions have been made in its...
