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POLITICS

Guyana athletes secure over 1,000 medals as sports investment expands -Ramson

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Guyana’s athletes have secured more than 1,000 international and regional medals over the past three years, a milestone Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. says reflects the results of sustained investment and expanded opportunities for training and competition. Making his contribution to the 2026 budget debate in the National Assembly on Thursday, […]
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Manickchand says ‘political will, not oil’ drove key social programmes

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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand on Thursday pushed back against claims that Guyana’s current development and social programmes are driven solely by oil revenues, arguing instead that “political will” and a “love for people” have always been the foundation of major initiatives. Contributing to the ongoing 2026 budget debates in the […]
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POLITICS

Minister Indar – GDF helicopter crash report exempt from release on national security grounds

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“Because it is a national security issue, it is exempted.” That was the firm position taken by Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar on Thursday night as he defended the government’s decision not to release the investigation report into the fatal Guyana Defence Force helicopter crash. Speaking during his contribution to the 2026 […]
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OIL & GAS

Bharrat says Guyana’s oil and gas sector among best-managed globally

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Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat on Tuesday told the National Assembly of Guyana that Guyana’s oil and gas sector is now regarded internationally as one of the best managed among producing countries, pointing to transparency, accountability and visible development outcomes as proof. “…let me say in this house, Mister Speaker, that Guyana’s oil and […]
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COURT

Berbice contactor to stand trial for rape of girl, 12

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Dexter Philadelphia, called “Dexter Clarke”, and Rayle, 51, a contractor of Number 51 Village, Corentyne Berbice, were on Tuesday committed to stand trial for the rape of a 12-year-old girl. Dexter, who appeared at the Berbice High Court before Justice Deborah Kumar, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The court heard that on August 6th, […]
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COURT

Man Pleads Guilty to Williamsburg Robbery-Murder

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A 39-year-old carpenter on Tuesday pleaded guilty to murder in connection with a robbery that claimed the life of a supermarket owner in Williamsburg, Corentyne, Berbice. Satish Ramnaraise, also known as “Chico,” admitted to the October 18, 2023 killing of 59-year-old Akbhar Sain during a robbery at Sain’s supermarket. He appeared before Justice Deborah Kumar […]
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POLITICS

Browne-Shadeek rejects claims traditional Amerindian homes reflect poverty

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Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Sarah Browne-Shadeek, on Tuesday pushed back against comments made in Parliament suggesting that Amerindians should no longer be living in traditional troolie houses, saying such views are offensive and reflect a misunderstanding of Indigenous culture and development. Addressing the National Assembly during the Budget 2026 debates, Browne-Shadeek said she was compelled […]
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Agriculture

Amid mechanisation push, GuySuCo on track for profitability by 2030 -Mustapha

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Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Tuesday told the National Assembly that Guyana’s sugar industry is steadily recovering and is projected to return to profitability by 2030, as government ramps up mechanisation, reopens estates and implements a new five-year strategic plan for the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo). Speaking during the Budget 2026 debates, Mustapha said the […]
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Agriculture

Mustapha tears into WIN MP Panday for below-par performance at GuySuCo

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Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on WIN Member of Parliament Vishnu Panday during the Budget Debate, accusing him of incompetence and a “below-par” record during his tenure at GuySuCo. Addressing the National Assembly, Mustapha told the House that Panday was removed from the state-owned sugar corporation because of poor performance, […]
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POLITICS

Minister Vindhya Persaud defends social sector spending during Budget 2026 debate

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As the 2026 Budget debate continued in the National Assembly on Monday, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, defended the government’s social sector spending, maintaining that Budget 2026 will significantly expand support for vulnerable groups across the country. Speaking during her presentation, Dr Persaud said the government remains committed to strengthening […]
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