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APNU supportive of establishment of a Development Bank, but against public vetting of loan applicants

As the government prepares to roll out the zero-interest Guyana Development Bank on October 5, the Opposition, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), is calling for transparent governance of the institution. In a statement, the APNU said it is supportive of the establishment of a development bank that genuinely expands economic opportunity for ordinary Guyanese, […]

Government proposes fast-tracking review of Auditor General’s Reports

The Government intends to submit a proposal in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to fast track the examination of the Auditor General’s Reports, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has stated. There is currently a backlog in the examination of the Auditor General’s reports dating back to 2019. On Friday, Minister Edghill, who is a […]

Gas-to-Energy project and Belle Vue Pump station cited in 2025 Auditor General’s Report

The multi-million dollar Gas-to-Energy project and the controversial Belle Vue Pump Station Project are among projects cited in the Auditor General’s Report for 2025. Auditor General Deodat Sharma made the disclosure today as he presented the 2025 report to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir. He also handed over a Performance Audit Report […]

Guyana supports push for Africa and Latin America and Caribbean having permanent presence on UN Security Council

President Irfaan Ai has made a case for Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean to have permanent representation on the United Nations (U.N) Security Council. During his address at the UN General Assembly, the President said the Security Council needs restructuring to reflect the geopolitical realities of today. “We need a Security Council that […]

GuyExpo 2026 to further encourage and embrace business to business engagement

Guyana’s premier trade and exhibition show, GuyExpo is set to take place from November 12-15 at National Exhibition Centre under the theme, “Creating Tomorrow’s Opportunities Through Today’s Investments.” It will bring together industry leaders and businesses, as they highlight their products and services along with the country’s economic growth and potential. Speaking at the launch […]

PM Mottley Backs Guyana’s Candidate for UN Secretary-General Role

Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley has stated that she believes Guyana’s Ambassador to the UN, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has the skills and experience needed for the UN Secretary General job. The Barbadian Prime Minister offered her support for Rodrigues-Birkett’s candidacy as she addressed the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday. “At a moment […]

GECOM’s current “standstill” is not good for democracy -US Ambassador

The Guyana Elections Commission has not met in a year and its preparedness to host local Government elections is unknown. US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, has expressed her concern about the current standstill at GECOM, describing it as not being good for democracy. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Ambassador Theriot confirmed receiving a correspondence […]

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