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...
Salary increase, expanded benefits for hundreds of workers at Aurora Gold Mines Hundreds of Aurora Gold Mine (AGM) Inc. workers are set to benefit from significant wage increases and improved working conditions...
Guyana promotes climate, biodiversity leadership in UK “Exciting opportunities” lie ahead for Guyana, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said, as he summed up the first official day of...
Gov’t bets big on power grid as GPL gets billions for major upgrades in 2026By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy The government is pouring tens of billions of dollars into Guyana’s electricity system in 2026, signalling...
Labour Minister urges opposition to be fair ahead of budget debatesAs robust debates on Guyana’s $1.558 trillion Budget 2026 loom in the National Assembly next week, newly-appointed Minister of Labour...
Gov’t projects 16.2% growth in 2026 promising more homes, jobs & cash grantsBy Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy Guyana is aiming high in 2026. Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh unveiled the country’s largest-ever...
Gov’t projects 16.2% growth in 2026 promising more homes, jobs & cash grantsBy Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy Guyana is aiming high in 2026. Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh unveiled the country’s largest-ever...
Guyana unveils historic $1.558 trillion Budget 2026, ‘Putting People First’By Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy Guyana’s largest-ever budget was presented in the National Assembly on Monday, with Senior Minister in...
BUDGET 2026: Income tax threshold goes up to $140,000The income tax threshold will increase from $130,000 to $140,000, Finance Minister Dr. Singh announced on Monday night during the...
BUDGET 2026: No corporate taxes for companies that provide child, elderly care services In a move to foster the development of more child and elderly care facilities across the country, Finance Minister Dr...
BUDGET 2026: $100,000 cash grant returns Thousands of Guyanese will see a direct boost to their household finances in 2026, as the Government moves ahead with...
BUDGET 2026: Old-age pension goes up to $46,000; new transportation grant introduced The old-age pension for about 95,000 pensioners all across the country has increased from $41,000 to $46,000, while a new...
BUDGET 2026: ‘Because We Care’ goes up to $60,000; $20,000 transportation grant introduced The ‘Because We Care’ cash grant, an initiative that transfers funds to all schoolchildren, has been increased to $60,000, while...
BUDGET 2026: Fuel relief, freight reductions and $9B targeted ‘cost of living’ supportIn Budget 2026, the Government of Guyana has reaffirmed its commitment to easing the cost of living for citizens through...
BUDGET 2026: Gov’t reducing cost of vehicle ownership Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has highlighted plans to reduce the cost of vehicle ownership, noting that new measures to...
BUDGET 2026: Higher mortgage ceilings, housing subsidies to reduce cost of home ownership In Budget 2026, the Government of Guyana has unveiled a series of measures aimed at making home ownership more accessible...
BUDGET 2026: US$100 million to be injected into new zero-interest development bank With an initial US$100 million injection, the government is pressing ahead with the establishment of the Guyana Development Bank. This...
BUDGET 2026: $2 billion to fix ‘sad, neglected’ Stabroek & Bourda markets Guyana’s 2026 National Budget makes provisions for the restoration of two historical markets in the capital city, Finance Minister Dr...
Over 4,700 Guyanese registered for e-ID in 2025; digital gov’t services for expansion in 2026In 2025, over 4,700 citizens enrolled in Guyana’s national Electronic Identification (e-ID) system, a cornerstone of the government’s ambitious digitalisation...
