By News Source Guyana on September 18, 2025
News, Politics
The Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Housing are exploring various options for the construction of a new connector road linking Providence on the East Bank corridor to the Ogle–Eccles Highway. Minister of Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, said once the plans are finalized and construction commences, the new road will minimize disruption and delays […]
By News Source Guyana on September 18, 2025
Crime, News, Politics
Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty has expressed complete surprise and disappointment over a statement from the Guyana Police Force directed to her and her handling of an acid throwing case that is currently before her Court. At the start of her Court hearings this morning, the Acting Chief Magistrate took time to address the Police […]
By News Source Guyana on September 18, 2025
Education, News, Politics
Justice Sandil Kissoon has recused himself from the Contempt Case brought by the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) and the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) against a number of government officials, including two Ministers of Government, amid objections from the Attorney General, Anil Nandlall. The GTU and GTUC want the Attorney General, Anil Nandlall, the […]
By News Source Guyana on September 18, 2025
Agriculture, News, Politics
President Irfaan Ali has promised rice farmers that the Government will be working along with them to address a “complex” period for the farmers who are currently grappling with low prices for the yields. Speaking to private cane and rice farmers on Wednesday in Berbice, the President said Government is aware of the situation and […]
By News Source Guyana on September 17, 2025
Crime, News, Politics
The new Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond said while serious crimes in Guyana are on the decline, she is concerned about the level of Prosecution of criminal cases in the country. Speaking to reporters at the construction site for the new Brickdam Police Station today, Minister Walrond, who is a former Magistrate, said she […]
By News Source Guyana on September 17, 2025
News, Politics
The Linden Town Council has called out Prime Minister Mark Phillips over his claim that the Town Council is responsible for the present state of the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge owing to poor maintenance. The Prime Minister’s statement came following Sunday’s collapse of a section of the pedestrian walkway of the bridge. A female motorcyclist and her […]
By News Source Guyana on September 17, 2025
Elections, News, Politics
Attorney-at-law Nigel Hughes has resigned as Leader of the Alliance For Change, citing the party’s dismal performance at the September 1 elections under his leadership. In the resignation letter to the AFC General Secretary, Mr. Hughes said he was taking full responsibility for the party’s poor performance and believes it is now time for new […]
By News Source Guyana on September 17, 2025
News, Politics
Guyanese at home or abroad seeking new passports will soon be able to begin the process from the comfort of their own home, as the Government moves ahead with an online application plan for the Guyana Passport. President Irfaan Ali told reporters on Tuesday that the application portal is currently being tested and is expected […]
By News Source Guyana on September 17, 2025
Health, News, Politics
The Government’s digitization plans for the public health sector is being tested with an online appointment system going through the early phases of testing at the Festival City Polyclinic in Georgetown. At a press conference on Tuesday, President Irfaan Ali said the system when fully completed will be rolled out nationally at all public hospitals […]
By News Source Guyana on September 16, 2025
News, Politics
At his first press conference since being re-elected to office, President Irfaan Ali this afternoon announced the launch of a City Revival Plan to rescue the nation’s capital city of Georgetown, ensuring its beautification and modernization. The President said with the Government already investing billions in infrastructure and development work in Georgetown over the past […]