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Budget preparation underway as gov’t moves to deliver on 2025–2030 agenda

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, has confirmed that work is already underway on the preparation of the next National Budget, with ministries and government agencies having submitted their proposals in keeping with the administration’s five-year development agenda. Speaking on the government’s approach, Dr. Singh said […]

Natural Resources Ministry rolls out new local content processing timelines

-to begin January 2026 The Ministry of Natural Resources has announced a major update to the processing of local content certification applications, introducing fixed timelines aimed at improving clarity, predictability, and overall efficiency for businesses across the sector. This comes as Minister of Natural Resources, Hon. Vickram Bharrat, met with management and staff of the […]

Guyana secures six new air services agreement

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has wrapped up a productive round of talks at the ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN 2025) in Punta Cana, securing six new Air Services Agreements aimed at boosting air connectivity between Guyana, Africa and Latin America. The agreements, inked with Panama, St. Maarten, Uganda, Ecuador, Liberia, and Kenya, […]

Guyana Moves to Establish First Direct Agricultural Airlift from Interior to CARICOM

Guyana is preparing to begin flying fresh produce directly from its hinterland communities to CARICOM markets within the next 12 months, a move President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali says will anchor a new “connectivity economy” linking rural producers to regional consumers. The announcement was made on Sunday during the sod-turning ceremony for the new Bartica […]

Autopsy in for Levon Collins

A post-mortem has confirmed that nine-year-old Levon Collins died from shock and haemorrhage caused by a ruptured spleen. The Nurney Village, Region 6 child passed away on November 22 at the New Amsterdam Hospital, days after an alleged assault involving a 15-year-old female cousin in Kildonan Village. Police said the teen, a school dropout from […]

Gas station bombing suspects on remand

Three persons linked to the October 26 bombing at the Mobil Gas Station on Regent and King Streets were again remanded on Monday, as the case continues to move slowly through the courts. Venezuelan national Jennifer Rodriguez, along with Guyanese nationals Wayne Correia, 44, and 51-year-old Ramesh Pramdeo, made their second appearance—this time before Magistrate […]

“Be advocates for your patients”—PM to UG medical cohort

-highlights national push toward modern and strengthened healthcare system Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips underscored the Government’s commitment to strengthening Guyana’s healthcare system as he urged UG’s medical graduates to uphold professionalism, compassion, and ethical service. During the keynote address at the university’s White Coat Ceremony held on Sunday evening at the […]

Gov’t Unveils 2026 Launch of GDB with 0% Loans, No Collateral Requirements

Government preparations for the establishment of the Guyana Development Bank (GDB) are already underway, with the institution set to become operational by the end of the first quarter of 2026. The bank will be capitalised with a minimum of $200 million and is being designed as a major engine to expand access to finance, stimulate […]

Police Investigate Late-Night Shooting at Lover’s Lane, Amelia’s Ward

Police in Regional Division #10 are probing a shooting incident that occurred around 22:30 hrs on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Lover’s Lane, Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, leaving two men injured. According to initial investigations, a 32-year-old vendor of Central Amelia’s Ward was standing in front of his shop while a 36-year-old carpenter from South […]

Minister of Home Affairs Reaffirms Commitment to Rehabilitation of Young Offenders

The Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, along with Permanent Secretary Mr. Andre Ally, today conducted an official visit to the Juvenile Holding Centre as part of the Ministry’s continued focus on rehabilitation, protection, and youth development within the justice system. The visit was facilitated by Ms. Shondel Shipley, Deputy Director of the Juvenile […]