Politics

Jagdeo says “no” to City Council’s plan to re-evaluate properties for adjustments of rates and taxes

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today poured cold water on a plan by the Georgetown City Council for properties in the city to be re-evaluated for the purpose of adjusting the rates and taxes being paid on those properties. At a press conference this afternoon at his Freedom House party headquarters, Mr. Jagdeo said the Government […]

Guyana Association of Bankers appoints new Executive Committee

The Guyana Association of Bankers has announced the appointment of Country Manager for ScotiaBank Guyana, Nafeeza Gafoor, as its new Chairperson. Gafoor, who has worked in the banking industry for more than two decades, previously held the position of Vice Chairperson of the Association. The Association also announced that the Chief Executive Officer of Demerara […]

Police Force to establish Tourism Department, Behavioral Unit and Oil & Gas Unit

Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken has announced that the Guyana Police Force will be establishing a Police Tourism Department, a Behavioral Unit and an Oil and Gas Unit. Speaking this morning at the opening of the Annual Police Officers’ Conference, Mr. Hicken addressed the Force’s 2025-2026 Future Outlook, and explained that the new units are […]

Increased Policing and Security coming for Guyana’s ports -Pres. Ali announces

By Svetlana Marshall The Annual Police Officers Conference opened this morning with President Irfaan Ali announcing plans to advance security at the country’s ports with the use fully digitized scanners. While addressing Law Enforcement Officers at Police Headquarters, Eve Leary, the President said the Government is partnering with the US Government to roll out the […]

The Republic stands safe and strong -President Ali

As Guyana ushered in its 55th Anniversary as a Republic, President Irfaan Ali declared that the country is standing safe and strong, while soaring to prosperity. In his Republic Address at the National Flag Raising Ceremony at Parliament Buildings, the President said Guyana’s greatest achievements are still ahead. “Our Republic stands today safe and strong. […]

Finance Ministry instructed to simplify cash grant distribution process; Over 545,000 cheques already printed

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today said the Ministry of Finance has been instructed to simplify the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant after the current phase of the exercise got off to a chaotic start with hundreds of disgruntled citizens flocking distribution sites. Mr. Jagdeo told reporters today that approximately 545,000 cheques have been processed, […]

Mottley calls for quick action to address education crisis in Caribbean

Days after The World Bank released a damning report on the Caribbean’s education sector, describing it as a sector in “crisis”, the Chairman of CARICOM, Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called on her fellow Caribbean Community Leaders to act and address the crisis that is facing education. Addressing the opening of the CARICOM Regular […]

Election Fraud case restarts as first witness is called and additional Prosecution and Defence Attorneys make appearance

The Election Fraud Case commenced this week for a second time, with the Prosecution presenting American Chamber of Commerce-Guyana (AMCHAM) Observer, Rosalinda Rasul as its first witness. The case has also seen prominent Attorney, Dr. Dexter Todd, joining the defense team and another prominent Attorney, Latchie Rahamat joining the Prosecution. Rasul took the stand on […]

Trade barriers, free movement of nationals and climate change top Guyana’s agenda at CARICOM meeting in Barbados

President Irfaan Ali is in Barbados for the CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, which opens this evening. In a statement, the President said the Guyana delegation intends to raise a number of issues at the meeting, which includes the slothful removal of trade barriers across the region. He said “this meeting is also looking at […]