Politics

PSC wants reduced taxes, incentives for businesses and provisions for migrant workers in Budget 2026

Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Captain Gerry Gouveia Jr has indicated that the Commission is currently compiling its 2026 National Budget proposal for submission to the Government based on consultation with its members. He said in general, the Private Sector Commission will be pushing for tax reduction and incentives for businesses in addition […]

Walton-Desir issues grave warning for Guyana should a war break out in neighbouring Venezuela

Leader of the Forward Guyana Movement and Opposition Member of Parliament, Amanza Walton-Desir, is warning of grave implications for Guyana, should a war break out in neighboring Venezuela. Speaking on Gomoseley Radio’s “New Day” programme this morning, Walton-Desir, said not only would the country face a migration crisis, but there will be a social crisis […]

APNU seeks information from Government on planned hiring of more than 50 Doctors from Trinidad and Tobago

With Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Kamala Persad-Bissessar, indicating that her country is in discussion with Guyana to supply the country with Doctors, Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul is demanding answers from the Guyana Government on the arrangement. In an interview, MP Mahipaul told News Source that he will be submitting a list of […]

Jamaica hails Guyana’s support for rebuilding efforts; GDF team on the ground in hurricane ravaged communities

More than 40 members of the Guyana Defence Force, mostly from the Engineering Corps, are currently in Jamaica assisting the island with its recovery and restoration efforts following the devastation left by Hurricane Melissa. Guyana has also dispatched various supplies, including building material, food, water tanks and mattresses. Today, the third trance of relief supplies from […]

New AMCHAM President to push for deepening of commercial relationship between Guyana and US

The American Chamber of Commerce of Guyana, elected its first Woman President on Friday at the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting. Business Executive, Iman Khan-Cummings of the Corum Restaurants Group, was elected the new President of the business grouping. AMCHAM said her election signals a renewed chapter in the organisation’s mission to advance strong, mutually beneficial […]

Guyana Digital School seeks to transform education delivery

Guyana’s first digital school, which is an online platform designed to provide students with access to learning materials, was launched on Friday. The platform is expected to transform education delivery through technology and digital learning tools and will also be available to students in the Caribbean. During the launch, President Irfaan Ali said the platform […]

Guyana Energy Conference 2026 to focus on Supply Chain and other Opportunities in Oil and Gas

With major focus on development in Guyana’s booming Oil and Gas Industry, Local Content development, and the many opportunities that exist in the various sectors of the country including manufacturing, the 5th Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo was officially launched today under the  theme “Building Tomorrow’s Future, Today.” The conference, which brings together […]

National Commission on Disabilities launches multi-year strategic plan

The National Commission on Disabilities (NCD) launched it’s National Strategic Plan 2025-2029 at the Pegasus Suites with Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony indicating that the Government is continuously putting measures in place to improve the lives of persons living with disabilities.  According to Minister Anthony, the Ministry of Health is expanding the physiotherapy and […]