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POLITICS

‘That confusion on the road is a good problem’ -GCCI head backs infrastructure push, says Guyanese are building Guyana

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President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Kathy Smith, says the visible disruption many motorists complain about on newly built and expanding roadways is actually a sign of progress, arguing that Guyanese contractors are now doing the work that once would have been outsourced. Speaking on the Starting Point podcast, Smith said […]
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POLITICS

US-sanctioned opposition leader poses ‘serious destabilising risk’ to Guyana -Nascimento

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Journalist and former politician Kit Nascimento has issued a sharp warning that Guyana could face serious economic and security risks if a United States-sanctioned individual is allowed to assume the post of Leader of the Opposition. In a recent letter, Nascimento said he had cautioned before the September 1, 2025 General and Regional Elections that […]
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INFRASTRUCTURE

$7.2B Japan loan to fund new Diamond water plant

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Residents of Diamond and nearby East Bank Demerara communities are set to receive improved access to safe drinking water following a $7.2 billion concessional loan agreement between Guyana and Japan to upgrade water infrastructure in the area. The agreement was signed in Georgetown by Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Hugh Todd and Japanese Ambassador […]
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COURT

Region Three man jailed 18 years for attempted rape of four-year-old child

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A Region Three man has been sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment, formally adding his name to Guyana’s list of convicted sex offenders after a High Court jury found him guilty of attempting to rape a four-year-old child. Ganesh Lewis, 46, of Essequibo Islands–West Demerara, was convicted under the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03, following a […]
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ENVIRONMENT

Local Government Ministry reports progress in citywide garbage collection drive

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Minister from the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Priyah Manickchand has reported steady progress in ongoing garbage collection efforts across several constituencies in Georgetown and surrounding communities. Minister Manicjchand shared an update on Thursday evening via her official social media page, noting that waste collection activities were being actively carried out, with multiple […]
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POLITICS

Speaker rejects claims of deliberate delay in opposition leader election, cites constitutional and legal concerns

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Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, has pushed back against mounting criticism that he deliberately delayed the election of a Leader of the Opposition, insisting that his actions were guided by constitutional responsibilities and concerns about Parliament’s integrity. Speaking in an interview with another media outlet, Nadir said there was no intentional effort on […]
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ENVIRONMENT

Manickchand says more garbage trucks, stronger NDCs key to improving quality of life

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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, says strengthening neighbourhood democratic councils and improving basic services such as garbage collection are central to taking government closer to the people and improving everyday quality of life. Speaking during an interview on the Facebook programme The Guyana Dialogue, Manickchand said local government reform must go […]
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POLITICS

Speaker says public address was necessary amid ‘overbearing’ attacks, insists impartiality intact

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Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir has said his decision to publicly address recent criticisms was driven by what he described as an increasingly “ridiculous and overbearing” situation, even as he maintained that his ability to preside impartially over the House remains unchanged. Speaking candidly, Nadir acknowledged that he has traditionally avoided engaging in […]
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INFRASTRUCTURE

Edghill issues stern one-hour warning over vehicles, garbage blocking community tarmac

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Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill on Friday moved to publicly expose what he described as “selfish” and unlawful behaviour by individuals and businesses, warning that vehicles, containers and debris obstructing a community tarmac at Sandy Babb and Middleton Streets would be removed by the state if not cleared within an hour. Speaking during […]
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Letters

A Troubling Choice for Opposition Leader

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Dear Editor, The prospect of Azruddin Mohamed ascending to the position of Leader of the Opposition represents a troubling moment for Guyana’s parliamentary democracy as adumbrated by many prominent public figures including the Attorney General and former Chairman and Parliamentarian for the PNCR, Shurwayne Holder. This justified concern is rooted in established and documented legal […]
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