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INFRASTRUCTURE

Gov’t Nearing Completion of Negotiations to Acquire Berbice Bridge

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The Government of Guyana is moving closer to acquiring full ownership of the Berbice River Bridge, with Public Works Minister Juan Edghill disclosing that negotiations are nearing completion. The announcement was made on Wednesday during the consideration of the 2026 Budget estimates in the Committee of Supply, as the National Assembly examined allocations under the […]
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CRIME

Two businessmen remanded over alleged cocaine trafficking

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Two men accused of being involved in the trafficking of more than eight kilogrammes of cocaine were on Tuesday remanded to prison. This was following their appearance before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. They are being represented by attorneys Eden Corbin and Dexter Todd. The prosecution is being conducted by […]
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FINANCE

Gov’t advancing plans to launch Development Bank for SMEs

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Government has begun moving ahead with plans to establish the long-promised Guyana Development Bank, an institution intended to ease the longstanding financing hurdles faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The update came from Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, during Tuesday’s Committee of Supply, where WIN Member of Parliament Tabitha Sarabo-Halley queried […]
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COURT

Attempted murder and armed robbery charges dropped after $600,000 settlement

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Indictable charges of attempted murder and robbery under arms were brought against 19-year-old St Lucian national Condoleezza Henry and her Guyanese co-accused, Kristoff Nicholas. These charges were withdrawn and dismissed following a financial settlement with the victim. The matter was called before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where it was […]
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FINANCE

Region 7 small miners generated $88B as Bartica rebounds

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President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday declared that Bartica and the wider Region Seven economy are experiencing a strong rebound, pointing to billions in revenue, thousands of jobs and renewed investment across the mining and natural resources sectors. The Head of State, while outlining developments in the region, noted that Region Seven accounted for 41 per […]
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CRIME

Police Seize Bulletproof Vest, Handcuffs and GPF Badge in Tapakuma Raid; Woman Arrested

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Police in Regional Division #2 on Monday, February 9, 2026, carried out an operation at a residence in Tapakuma, Essequibo Coast, as part of an ongoing investigation. The operation, which was conducted between 11:15 hrs and 11:45 hrs, resulted in the discovery of several items, including a black bulletproof vest, a pair of handcuffs, a […]
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TRAGEDY

Boat Collision Claims Life of Pensioner

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Police in Regional Division #2 have launched an investigation into a fatal river mishap that occurred on Monday, February 9, 2026, at approximately 15:30 hrs at Kabakaburi, Upper Pomeroon River, Essequibo. The incident resulted in the death of 71-year-old pensioner Felix Smith of St. Monica Village, Upper Pomeroon River. Preliminary investigations revealed that a boat […]
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FINANCE

More than 700,000 to benefit from $100k cash grant

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More than 700,000 Guyanese are expected to benefit from the government’s second $100,000 cash grant, with $72.5 billion set aside under the Office of the Prime Minister in the 2026 national budget to fund the nationwide payout. The disclosure was made on Monday during the consideration of the 2026 budget estimates in the Committee of […]
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FINANCE

Government outlines expanded role for President’s Youth Advisory Council as $75M allocated in 2026 budget

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The government on Monday defended a $75 million allocation for the President’s Youth Advisory Council in the 2026 national budget, outlining ongoing investments in youth development and plans to expand the council’s reach and impact nationwide. During the consideration of Estimates in the National Assembly, Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs Gail Teixeira explained that […]
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INFRASTRUCTURE

Government to open new housing and agricultural lands from June

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The government on Monday announced that new lands for housing and agriculture will begin coming on stream from June this year, as it outlined an extensive land surveying programme during the consideration of the 2026 estimates in the National Assembly. The disclosure was made during the Committee of Supply as the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs […]
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