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Norton blanks Mohamed’s invitation for consultation for new Opposition nominated GECOM Commissioners; -Says no vacancy exists

Chairman of the APNU and PNC Reform Leader, Aubrey Norton, has shut down a request by the Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed for consultations to take place for new opposition nominees to be appointed to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). In a letter dated June 10, 2026, the Opposition Leader said there is an […]

Caribbean Broadcasting Union to focus on regional media and AI at upcoming General Assembly in Guyana

The Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) today launched its 57th Annual General Assembly (AGA) and 37th CBU Media Awards at the National Communications Network (NCN). The CBU 57th Annual General Assembly is set to take in Guyana in August under the theme “Caribbean Media and Artificial Intelligence”. President and Chair of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s Board […]

Over 420,000 persons have received $100,000 cash grant -Finance Ministry

The Ministry of Finance has announced that some $42.5 Billion has already been distributed in the $100,000 cash grant initiative since it started in March. Based on the figure, more than 424,000 citizens, including Central Government employees, and those who self-registered using the portalas well as those who have been processed for cheque payments have […]

WIN’s Vishnu Panday elected Chair of Public Accounts Committee; Primus to chair Foreign Relations Committee

Member of Parliament for the WIN party and former GuySuCo Executive, Vishnu Panday, was today elected Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as the Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir convened a series of meetings to elect Chairpersons for 8 of the 13 parliamentary committees. The meetings took place in the Chamber of […]

Guyana Passport online application system launched

The Central Immigration and Passport Office has rolled out the e-appointment and e-passport application system. Guyanese citizens can apply for and renew their passports online through the official Guyana Passport Appointment System or by accessing portals via the Ministry of Home Affairs website. The digital system allows you to fill out applications, upload necessary documents, […]

Bodies of dead miners recovered from collapsed mining pit in Region 8

A multi-agency investigation has been launched into the death of two miners following another mining pit cave-in at St. Elizabeth Backdam in the Potaro, Region 8 area. The two dead gold miners have been identified as 32-year-old Franky Hussain of North West District and 38-year-old Brazilian national, Neunes Da Silva. The two men were among […]