Politics

Guyana signs onto US-led Joint Security Declaration for Western Hemisphere

Guyana along with 16 other countries from the Western Hemisphere today signed a Joint Security Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to peace, sovereignty and stability in the region. US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth hosted the inaugural Americas Counter Cartel Conference at U.S. Southern Command headquarters in Doral, Florida today. The event brought together regional defense […]

Guyanese man extradited to US to face fraud charges

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack, today advised that Guyanese-born, Ronley Floyd Bynoe, was extradited from Guyana to the United States of America (USA) earlier today. He is expected to face fraud and other charges in the US. In a statement this afternoon, the DPP said, Mr. Bynoe was taken from the Georgetown […]

WIN wants compliance system for gold mining sector to be fully digitized

The main opposition, We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party believes the digitalization of the compliance system within the Gold Mining Industry would increase compliance, declarations, and the ease of doing business, particularly among small and medium scale miners. WIN Member of Parliament, Dr Andre Lewis said the announcement by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission […]

WIN accuses APNU and PPP of locking party out of Regional Committees and positions

The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party today accused the APNU of teaming up with its “adversary” – the People’s Progressive Party, to lock out the largest opposition bloc in the country from Regional positions and committees.    Opposition Chief Whip and WIN Member of Parliament, Tabitha Sarabo-Halley, said the situation raises legitimate concerns about […]

Foreign Affairs PS grilled on handling of extradition requests in Mohameds’ extradition hearing

Defense Attorney Siand Dhurjon today grilled the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sharon Roopchand on the established protocols in place for the receipt of Extradition Requests, and Government’s attempt to link the Mohameds to Venezuela, as the Extradition Committal Proceedings against businessmen, Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed continued in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. […]

Guyana to lead economic growth in the Caribbean for 2026 and 2027 -World Bank report

Guyana is poised to lead economic growth in the Caribbean this year and next year, according to a new report from the World Bank. According to the January 2026 Global Economic Prospects Report released by the World Bank Group, Guyana is projected to remain the Caribbean’s fastest‑growing economy over the medium term. The report stated […]