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VP Jagdeo urges AI cooperation at global summit

February 26, 2026 Staff Reporter

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

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 […]

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HEALTH

Religious bodies to anchor new push for preventative healthcare, President says

February 16, 2026 Staff Reporter

President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Sunday signalled plans for a nationwide preventative health drive that will place mosques, churches and temples at the centre of public education and early screening efforts. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Ramadan Village, the Head of State said Guyana must shift focus from treatment to prevention, particularly as […]

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POLITICS

Housing Ministry tightens monitoring, moves to curb fraud

February 12, 2026 Staff Reporter

The Ministry of Housing has moved to tighten oversight of its projects, with a strong focus on improving the quality of houses being built and stamping out fraud within the system. Housing Minister Collin Croal gave the assurance on Wednesday evening during the consideration of his Ministry’s budget estimates in the Committee of Supply. Responding […]

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POLITICS

Walrond rejects claims that Mohameds’ extradition was accelerated

February 9, 2026 Staff Reporter

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. “I will not say that the Mohameds’ case was accelerated,” Walrond said, pushing back against suggestions that approvals were granted unusually quickly. “Each […]