Politics

GuyExpo 2025 to showcase Guyana’s economic potential and forge business partnerships

GuyExpo 2025 is set to take place from November 13 to 16 at the National Exhibition Centre under the theme “Transformation through Entrepreneurship and Innovation.” It will bring together industry leaders and businesses, as they highlight their products and services along with the country’s economic growth and potential. Speaking at the launch of GuyExpo 2025 […]

Guyana commits to strengthening democratic institutions and expand access to justice as latest Universal Periodic Review closes

The United Nations Human Rights Council on Monday formally adopted the Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Guyana, bringing the country’s Fourth Cycle Review to a close. The review focused on Guyana’s commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and expanding access to justice and legal protections as well as advancing gender […]

13th Parliament to be convened within Constitutional timeframe

President Irfaan Ali has assured that the 13th Parliament will be convened within the Constitutional time frame. The Constitution requires that a new Parliament is convened four months after the dissolution of the last Parliament. The 12th Parliament was dissolved on the 3rd July in preparation for the September 1, 2025 elections. In an early […]

New Demerara River Bridge to be commissioned on Sunday

The New Demerara River Bridge is set to be commissioned on Sunday, 5th October, President Irfaan Ali has confirmed to News Source. The bridge is expected to go into full use by the very next morning. Load testing has been completed on the bridge and with the approach roads completed on both sides, the Government […]

WPA says Guyana needs improved security system to match growing economy

By Svetlana Marshall The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) wants a complete overhaul of Guyana’s security system, arguing that with the country transitioning into a petro-state, it is imperative for the Security Sector to be equipped to address existing, new and emerging threats. Co-Leader of the Working People’s Alliance, Dr. David Hinds, at a press conference […]

AFC wants parties to continue to press GECOM on electoral reform and introduction of Biometrics

As the Alliance For Change (AFC) seeks to re-establish itself in the country’s political sphere, the party today turned its attention to the Guyana Elections Commission, and pointed out that the country’s electoral body continues to fail the electorate by refusing to implement critical reforms that will guarantee free and fair elections in Guyana. The […]

CHPA halts construction of Chinese supermarket on Brickdam; City Constabulary arrests 4 workers

The Ministry of Housing, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), this afternoon halted the construction of the Changhong Supermarket on Brickdam, near Brumel Place. In a release this afternoon, the Ministry said an inspection conducted by the CH&PA’s Enforcement and Compliance Department confirmed that construction commenced without seeking approval from CH&PA or the […]