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Ituni stabbing case ends in attempted murder conviction

A Demerara High Court jury has convicted 36-year-old Mark Rodney in connection with a brutal stabbing that nearly claimed a man’s life in Ituni in 2023. The unanimous verdict was delivered before Justice Jacqueline Josiah-Graham, bringing to a close a trial centred on a violent confrontation that erupted on December 18, 2023. Rodney had been […]

2026 Budget coming in January, will give effect to President’s agenda

Vice President and PPP General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has clarified that President Dr Irfaan Ali’s national budget for 2026 will be presented in January, and not during the President’s address this week, which he said was intended to outline the government’s broad policy direction. Speaking at a press conference at Freedom House on Thursday, […]

Gov’t targets two-year clearance of house-lot backlog outside Region Four

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said the 2026 National Budget will feature heavy investments aimed at accelerating the development of house lots across the country, as the government moves to clear long-standing backlogs in most regions. Speaking at his weekly press conference, Jagdeo reiterated a position outlined by President Dr Irfaan Ali a […]

Gov’t to roll out junior stock exchange, guaranteed-return investment projects

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Tuesday outlined plans to significantly expand wealth-creation opportunities for Guyanese by opening up broader access to capital markets, including the establishment of a junior stock exchange aimed at small investors and emerging companies. Speaking during an announcement yesterday, the President said his government intends to structure new investment vehicles that […]

“Everyone in Guyana must be documented,” says Pres. Ali as migration policy to be developed

President Dr. Irfaan Ali says his administration will craft a national migration policy in keeping with its Manifesto 2025 commitments, while maintaining that Guyana will remain open to skills and investment, but not at the expense of border control or the interests of Guyanese citizens. “As promised in Manifesto 2025, we will develop a migration […]

Private sector pleased to see diversification signal in President Ali’s five-year agenda

Head of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Gerald Gouveia Jr, says President Dr Irfaan Ali’s outline of his government’s economic and social agenda for the next five years sent a clear signal that economic diversification, not oil and gas dominance, is at the centre of the administration’s plans. Speaking on Wednesday, Gouveia said the President’s […]

Government exploring rail transit system to modernise Guyana’s transport network -President Ali

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has said the government is actively assessing options for the development of a large-scale rail transit system as part of efforts to modernise Guyana’s transportation network. The President disclosed on Wednesday that work on the proposed project is advancing, with a feasibility study currently being undertaken by the Ministry of […]

Over 600,000 Guyanese now in formal banking system, to be used for cash transfers

As Guyana moves deeper into a modern, digitally focused economy, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reported significant growth in the number of citizens now participating in the formal banking system. Addressing the nation on Wednesday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, the Head of State disclosed that more than 600,000 Guyanese are currently integrated […]

Guyana positions itself as regional leader in telemedicine, developing national health-monitoring system

President Dr. Irfaan Ali yesterday announced that Guyana has positioned itself as a regional leader in telemedicine, with a developing national system to closely monitor the availability of medical supplies while enhancing oversight across the public health sector. According to the initiative, the platform will be able to flag wastage, monitor assets, and ensure better […]

SMEs can access up to $3M interest-free, collateral-free loans through Guyana Development Bank – Pres. Ali

Small business owners will soon be able to access up to $3 million in zero-interest, zero-collateral financing under the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Bank. President Dr. Irfaan Ali made the announcement on Wednesday as he outlined the government’s economic and social policy agenda at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). The Head of State […]