By News Source Guyana on February 16, 2026
News
Hawaiian property developers, Giovanni and Nicola Mola of Coastal Rim Properties, (CRP)in partnership with NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, have announced the launch of TAJ Dream Ogle in Guyana. The Luxury project will feature over 1,000 condominiums and a retail village, marking their second major development in the region. In a release today, it was […]
By News Source Guyana on February 16, 2026
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With the housing market becoming more competitive in Guyana, Republic Bank (Guyana) today announced a “strategic change” to its residential mortgage offerings. The bank said in direct response to the Government of Guyana’s housing agenda under the 2026 Budget, it is now the only bank offering mortgages up to G$60 million at a highly competitive […]
By News Source Guyana on February 16, 2026
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The Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) has launched a new Invoice Financing facility targeting Guyanese businesses in the oil and gas sector and other productive industries. The product provides short-term working capital by offering up to 80% of invoice value, with unsecured financing options up to $2.5 million to improve cash flow and support local […]
By News Source Guyana on February 16, 2026
News, Politics
Three hours after issuing an arrest warrant for businessman and Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed over his late arrival for his ongoing extradition case, Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman, withdrew the arrest warrant and warned Mohamed that his bail could be revoked if his tardiness in attending Court on time continues. When the case was called at […]
By News Source Guyana on February 16, 2026
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President Irfaan Ali on Sunday evening urged citizens to use the upcoming holy month of Ramadan as a time of accountability and self-examination, declaring that blaming other people for one’s wrongdoing is against the teaching of Islam. Addressing the opening of Ramadan Village 2026, the President said there is a culture among Guyanese where instead […]
By News Source Guyana on February 13, 2026
Caribbean & International, Education, News, Politics
Career Diplomat and Antigua’s Ambassador to the United States, Guyanese, Sir Ronald Sanders, has been installed as the 11th Chancellor of the University of Guyana. The installation ceremony took place today at the University of Guyana in the presence of President Irfaan Ali, Prime Minister Mark Phillips and Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana, […]
By News Source Guyana on February 13, 2026
Finance, News, Politics
Editor-in-Chief of the Stabroek News, Anand Persaud today said a change in market conditions is among key factors that influenced the decision to close the newspaper with effect from March 15. For almost four decades, Stabroek News has played a key role in Guyana’s media landscape. In an interview with Prime News today, Mr. Persaud […]
By News Source Guyana on February 13, 2026
News, Politics
Minister of Local Government, Priya Manickchand, has announced plans to close the Haags Bosch landfill site in 2029, as the Government explores new and modern waste disposal. During the consideration of the Budget estimates, the Minister said while the administration will not prematurely close the site, other options are already being explored. She said the […]
By News Source Guyana on February 13, 2026
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
With many of them unsure of their next career move, staffers at the privately owned, Stabroek News, shared hugs and tears today after being informed that the newspaper will close all of its operations from the 15th March, 2026. For almost 40 years, Stabroek News has served as the newspaper of record in Guyana, but […]
By News Source Guyana on February 13, 2026
News, Politics
Noting that this year’s budget allocates resources for the ongoing partnership with the Mount Sinai Hospital of the United States in the area of oncology, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, today said there is now a programme that offers strong support to oncology and he is hoping that more men and women will get […]