Politics

Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge structure in tact; small asphalt settlement issue on approach road being addressed -Edghill

The Ministry of Public Works this afternoon said continuous monitoring of settlement observation points of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge has confirmed that there is no abnormal settlement in the bridge foundations. According to the Ministry, all monitoring data indicate that the bridge structure remains safe, stable, and fully reliable for public use. It […]

PM Mottley warns of threat to security in the region and potential impact on Guyana’s prosperity

Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, while acknowledging Guyana’s unprecedented economic growth, resilience, and potential, is reminding the nation that economic prosperity hinges on the security and stability of the region. She offered the comments during a virtual address to the Georgetown Chambers of Commerce and Industry (GGCI) 136th Annual Awards and Gala on Thursday […]

InterCaribbean begins schedule service to Eugene F. Correia International Airport at Ogle

Regional carrier, InterCaribbean Airways, has officially launched its scheduled service to the Eugene F Correia International Airport, Ogle from Barbados. The airline has been operating in Guyana through the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri. To mark the launch of the Ogle service, the airline dedicated its specially painted “Spirit of Guyana” aircraft. The “Spirit of […]

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 […]