POLITICS

POLITICS

Housing demand surges — Gov’t moves to access NICIL lands

April 9, 2026 Staff Reporter

0

Government is intensifying efforts to secure additional lands for housing, with Ministers Collin Croal and Vanessa Benn engaging the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) on the transfer of state lands to support ongoing programmes.The meeting, held on Wednesday at the Ministry’s boardroom and led by NICIL Chairman Radha Krishna Sharma, focused on making […]

Read more

POLITICS

Digital driver registry to power tougher enforcement, AG Chambers says

April 9, 2026 Staff Reporter

0

The Government is moving to tighten road safety enforcement through a new digital system that will track the behaviour of drivers across Guyana, as part of a broader push to clamp down on traffic offences and improve public safety.In a statement, the Attorney General’s Chambers said it will spearhead the creation of a national digital […]

Read more

COURT

U.S. says Mohameds’ extradition case is based on ‘hard, unequivocal evidence’…says Mohameds are guilty of the offences

March 30, 2026 Staff Reporter

0

U.S. Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot has dismissed claims by sanctioned Azruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar Mohamed that the extradition case against them is politically driven, insisting that the United States is proceeding strictly on the basis of evidence and law.Responding to suggestions that the matter is rooted in political persecution, Theriot made it […]

Read more

POLITICS

GECOM dismisses anonymous letter as “falsehoods”, defends sick leave policy changes

March 27, 2026 Staff Reporter

0

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has strongly rejected claims made in an anonymous letter published in the March 25, 2026 edition of the Kaieteur News, describing the allegations as baseless and misleading.In a formal response, the elections body said the letter, captioned “Arbitrary Policy Changes, Selective Enforcement, and Labour Rights Concern at GECOM”, was “not […]

Read more

POLITICS

Ali urges Guyanese to carry lessons of Ramadan into daily life, focus on inner peace

March 23, 2026 Staff Reporter

0

As Muslims across the country in celebrated Eid, President Dr Irfaan Ali called for a renewed focus on inner peace, family unity and compassion, reminding citizens of the deeper lessons of Ramadan.Delivering his Eid message, the Head of State noted that while Guyana continues to enjoy peace, many parts of the world remain affected by […]

Read more

POLITICS

Labour shortage emerges as major challenge amid Guyana’s rapid economic growth -Ashni Singh

March 19, 2026 Staff Reporter

0

Senior Minister with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, has highlighted a growing labour shortage in Guyana, even as the country continues to generate thousands of new jobs driven by rapid economic expansion.Speaking during a panel hosted by the BBC World Service programme World Questions: Guyana, the Finance Minister said the pace of job creation […]

Read more

POLITICS

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

March 16, 2026 Staff Reporter

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 […]

Read more

POLITICS

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

March 16, 2026 Staff Reporter

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 […]

Read more

POLITICS

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

March 16, 2026 Staff Reporter

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 […]

Read more

POLITICS

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 […]

Read more