By News Source Guyana on June 5, 2026
Crime, News, Politics
The brutal and senseless murder of a 7-year-old boy and the stabbing of his 72-year-old great grandmother at Zeelugt on the East Bank of Essequibo have left the community and the rest of the country in shock. The young boy, Adriel Mohamed and his grandmother, who is disabled as a result of suffering a stroke, […]
By News Source Guyana on June 5, 2026
News
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeria, told the National Assembly today that Guyana has been making ‘good progress’ in its fight against corruption, boasting that all the country’s anti-corruption agencies are doing their jobs. Responding to questions from WIN Member of Parliament, Tabitha Sarabo-Halley, Ms. Teixeira said Guyana has ratified a number of […]
By News Source Guyana on June 5, 2026
News
Guyana received US$761 million in oil revenues and royalties during the first three months of 2026, according to the notification of receipts tabled in the National Assembly on Friday by the Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh. According to the document submitted to the House, on January 6, 2026, two sets of payments were paid […]
By News Source Guyana on June 5, 2026
News
Four months after the Government got approval for its massive $1.558 Trillion budget, it has returned to the National Assembly seeking an additional $54.8 Billion in supplementary funding. The Minister responsible for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh laid the supplementary budget paper in the National Assembly this afternoon. The supplementary funds are being sought to support […]
By News Source Guyana on June 5, 2026
News, Politics
Contending that the Irfaan Ali Administration has placed Guyana in a vulnerable situation, APNU Member of Parliament, Sharma Solomon, today said Guyanese are now left at the mercy of a foreign company – Karpowership – due to the Government’s mishandling of the country’s Energy Sector. At a press conference, MP Solomon said at a time […]
By News Source Guyana on June 5, 2026
News, Politics
The Minister of Housing, Collin Croal has announced that the processing time for Certificates of Titles has been significantly reduced to three months, paving the way for potential home owners to receive the legal document needed to commence the process to home building. Speaking during the Ministry’s Dream Realized event in Region 5 this morning, […]
By News Source Guyana on June 4, 2026
Business, News
A number of rum products manufactured by Banks DIH Limited have been awarded the distinguished Monde Selection International Gold Quality Award, which is one of the world’s most respected independent quality certifications. The XM Supreme 15 Year-old rum, XM 5 Year-old Rum, XM Special 12 year-old Rum, and the company’s Maximum Premium Vodka have been […]
By News Source Guyana on June 4, 2026
News
The Government, at the level of the Petroleum Unit of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) is currently considering a request by ExxonMobil Guyana to increase oil production on the “One Guyana” Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. The One Guyana FPSO started production in the Yellowtail Field within the Stabroek Block on […]
By News Source Guyana on June 4, 2026
News, Politics
Describing the decision by the Government to repeal the Former Presidents (Benefits and Other Facilities) Act of 2015 as “unconscionable,” Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul said the move to provide former Presidents with uncapped benefits is an insult to taxpayers. Mahipaul’s comments came hours after the Attorney General, Anil Nandlall, disclosed that the Government […]
By News Source Guyana on June 4, 2026
News, Politics
The Government of Guyana today said it is negotiating the best possible deal in the interest of Guyana, before moving forward to renew the contract with Turkish-associated Karpowership. The previous two-year agreement for two power ships expired last week and the company is demanding increased, standardized rates and has issued threats of immediate power disconnection […]