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FINANCE

Guyana backs deeper partnership with IDB, calls for financing tools tailored to Caribbean realities

March 16, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, has reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) while urging the institution to expand and tailor its financing tools to better support the Caribbean’s unique challenges. Dr. Singh made the remarks during the 2026 […]

POLITICS

Over 12,000 migrant workers registered in Guyana as Govt moves to strengthen monitoring systems -Min. Griffith

March 16, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith, has disclosed that more than 12,000 migrant workers were registered in Guyana in 2025, as the government continues to examine ways to strengthen monitoring systems amid the country’s rapid economic transformation.Griffith made the disclosure during an interview on the Starting Point podcast, hosted by Kiana Wilburg and […]

OIL & GAS

NRF climbs to $796.2B at end of February

March 16, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund (NRF) recorded another increase in its balance at the end of February 2026, rising to $796.2 billion, according to the latest monthly financial report.The Statement of Financial Position and Performance shows that the fund opened the month with a balance of $741.27 billion and received significant inflows during the period.According to […]

COURT

Magistrate warns Mohameds to comply with bail conditions or face remand

March 16, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

Businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed were on Monday issued a stern warning by Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman to strictly comply with their bail reporting conditions as extradition proceedings against them continue at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.During the hearing, the court was informed that police records showed that the two men had not […]

POLITICS

Min. Rodrigues says consumer protection key as Guyana’s economy expands

March 16, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Susan Rodrigues, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting consumers, noting that as Guyana’s economy continues to expand, safeguards must remain in place to ensure fairness and accountability in the marketplace.Speaking on Sunday in observance of World Consumer Rights Day, Rodrigues emphasised that the country’s rapid development must […]

POLITICS

Labour Minister says he “jumped at the opportunity” when President Ali invited him to serve in Cabinet

March 16, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning Keoma Griffith says he readily accepted the opportunity to serve in government after being personally invited by President Dr. Irfaan Ali. Speaking on Sunday on the Starting Point podcast, Griffith recalled the moment he was contacted by the Head of State and asked to join the Cabinet. “When His […]

POLITICS

VP Jagdeo urges AI cooperation at global summit

February 26, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo warned Wednesday that global climate targets may be difficult to achieve without stronger U.S. participation, while urging developing nations to pursue aggressive national policies and prepare for rapid advances in artificial intelligence.Speaking at the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2026 in New Delhi, Jagdeo struck a blunt tone about the state […]

POLITICS

Walrond Puts Police Inspectors on Notice: Modern Policing Drive Hinges on Station-Level Leadership

February 26, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond has placed Police Inspectors at the centre of efforts to modernise policing in Guyana, warning that the success or failure of ongoing reforms will depend largely on leadership and supervision at the station level. Delivering remarks at the opening of the Guyana Police Force Inspectors’ Conference on Wednesday, Walrond […]

UNGATEGORIZED

Hickens Calls for Hands on Policing at Inspector’s Conference

February 26, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

The Guyana Police Force on Wednesday concluded the first day of its annual Inspectors’ Conference with a series of detailed presentations focused on strengthening operations, intelligence gathering and modern policing practices.The two day conference, which opened earlier today at the Police Officers’ Mess Annexe, Eve Leary, brought together Inspectors from across the country under the […]

Golden Grove driver granted $650,000 bail after fatal Rupert Craig Highway collision

February 26, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

A 28-year-old East Coast Demerara resident was released on $650,000 bail on Wednesday after being charged in connection with a fatal road accident along the Rupert Craig Highway.Rushana Hopkinson, of Lot 77 Section C, Golden Grove, appeared before Magistrate Abigail Gibbs at the Sparendaam Magistrates’ Courts. She faces an indictable charge of causing death by […]

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