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FINANCE

GO-INVEST defends CEO salary, points to non-oil investment record

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The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-INVEST) has moved to justify the salary paid to its Chief Executive Officer Peter Ramsaroop, following criticism from the opposition We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party over the agency’s budget allocation. The issue surfaced on Monday evening during the consideration of the 2026 budget estimates in the National Assembly, when […]
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FINANCE

$41.8B for GDF, $10.4B for Office of President among approvals as Budget 2026 estimates examined

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The Committee of Supply on Monday approved a series of allocations for constitutional agencies, governance bodies and national institutions as part of the ongoing consideration of the 2026 national budget estimates. Among the largest sums approved was $41.8 billion for the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and $10.4 billion for the Office of the President, while […]
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CRIME

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Police in Regional Division #4 β€˜A’ are investigating the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis which was found on Sunday February 8, 2026 about 19:30hrs during an operation conducted at an apartment building on Hadfield Street, Lodge, Georgetown. During the exercise, a search was conducted in the yard of the premises, which unearthed seven […]
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POLITICS

Walrond rejects claims that Mohameds’ extradition was accelerated

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Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond last Thursday firmly rejected claims that the extradition matter involving the Mohameds’ family was fast-tracked, insisting that the case followed established procedures despite persistent questioning from reporters. β€œI will not say that the Mohameds’ case was accelerated,” Walrond said, pushing back against suggestions that approvals were granted unusually quickly. β€œEach […]
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COURT

Video & medical evidence presented in trial of minibus driver accused in woman’s death

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A minibus driver charged with the murder of a female passenger has gone on trial in the Georgetown High Court, where prosecutors have begun presenting medical and video evidence before a judge and jury. Travis Gordon Benjamin appeared on Wednesday before Justice Gino Persaud as the prosecution continued its case concerning the death of Vanessa […]
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COURT

Extradition case to continue on Feb 16 after Nazar falls ill

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The extradition case involving sanctioned businessman Nazar β€œShell” Mohamed and his son, Azzrudin Mohamed, was adjourned on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court after the father reported that he was ill. Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman, who is hearing the matter, adjourned the proceedings to Monday, February 16, when a report is expected […]
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AUTOMOTIVE

Traffic cops renew call for proper headlights, helmets after fatal ECD crash

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Traffic officials are again urging motorists to avoid using excessively bright or improperly fitted headlights and are pressing motorcyclists and electric bike riders to wear helmets, following a recent fatal accident on the East Coast of Demerara. The warnings came during a road safety programme where members of the Guyana Police Force and the National […]
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POLITICS

Datadin rebuts poverty claims, points to improved development ranking

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People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Member of Parliament Sanjeev Datadin on Thursday pushed back against opposition claims about poverty levels in Guyana, arguing that the figures being cited are based on data from a period marked by large-scale job losses. β€œThe honorable minister, Mr. Indar, pointed out that the members Vinceroy Jordan, Sharma Solomon, the honorable […]
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POLITICS

Manickchand outlines decentralisation push, funding boost for NDCs and municipalities

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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand on Thursday said the ministry is repositioning itself to better deliver services at the community level, as she pointed to increased funding and capacity-building measures for local democratic organs across the country. Speaking during her contribution to the 2026 Budget debates in the National Assembly, Manickchand […]
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POLITICS

Government working to reverse IMO β€˜strikes’ as maritime sector undergoes major overhaul

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The Government of Guyana is moving to reverse 19 β€œstrikes” issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) following an audit in 2018 that found the country non-compliant with several mandatory maritime obligations. Addressing the National Assembly on Thursday during the Budget 2026 debates, Parliament Secretary and Legal Officer at the Guyana Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), […]
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