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President expresses displeasure over GuySuCo’s continuing failure to meet sugar target

President Irfaan Ali has once again expressed his displeasure at the current state of the Guyana Sugar Corporation, declaring that the Corporation’s failure to consistently meet its production target is concerning. Speaking at the anniversary rally in memory of the Enmore Martyrs on Tuesday, the President said the situation cannot remain the same at GuySuCo, […]

Guyanese winner of Anthony N. Sabga 2026 Award to establish Mobile Health Units in Georgetown and Miami

Guyanese born and US-based Pharmaceutical Developer, Dr Niven Narain has announced that he will use the US$35,000 cash prize he received as part of his Anthony Sabga Award to establish mobile women’s health units in Georgetown and Miami. Dr. Narain was awarded for using Artificial Intelligence to develop targeted pharmaceuticals with the potential to transform […]

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 […]