POLITICS

POLITICS

‘They could end up with none in 2030’ — AG says racial rhetoric cost opposition seats

November 19, 2025 Staff Reporter

Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC, has issued a sharp warning to the parliamentary Opposition, stating that its continued use of racial rhetoric and misinformation is the reason it suffered a dramatic decline in political support, falling from 31 seats to 12, and risks being wiped out entirely by the next election. Nandlall made the comments […]

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POLITICS

Strengthening Guyana’s Global Future Through Diaspora Engagement

November 18, 2025 Staff Reporter

Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud joined leaders, experts, and Guyanese professionals in New York for the Diaspora Forum, New York Edition, hosted by ExxonMobil and ACE Consulting Group. During the high-level discussion, Persaud underscored how vital the diaspora is to opening new investment channels, supporting Guyana’s development priorities, and driving the country’s long-term vision for a […]

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POLITICS

Minister Walrond Calls for National ‘Culture’ Shift on the Roads

November 18, 2025 Staff Reporter

Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond is urging Guyanese to change the way they approach road use, stressing that every road fatality represents a family devastated by loss. Her appeal came during the annual road safety walk held early Sunday morning, in observance of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2025, under […]

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OIL & GAS

President Ali outlines vision for Guyana to become a global petrochemical hub

November 13, 2025 Staff Reporter

President Dr Irfaan Ali has laid out an ambitious plan for Guyana to expand its oil and gas sector beyond crude production and transform into a major global petrochemical hub. Speaking at the Berbice Development Summit on Tuesday at the Georgetown Marriott, the Head of State said Guyana has the potential to extract maximum value […]

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POLITICS

President Ali Calls on Public Servants to Support Implementation of ‘Single Window’ System

November 12, 2025 Staff Reporter

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has urged public servants not to oppose the rollout of the Electronic Planning and Development Single Window system, which is intended to improve efficiency and simplify business processes. Speaking at the launch of the new online platform at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on Monday, the President made it […]

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COURT

“We brought in foreign lawyers to avoid political interference” -Nandlall fires back at critics in Mohamed extradition case

November 12, 2025 Staff Reporter

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, is continuing to clarify key aspects of the ongoing extradition proceedings involving Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, as public claims continue to circulate regarding the role and payment of lawyers involved in the matter. Speaking during a recent interview, Nandlall addressed suggestions that the Government of […]

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COURT

AG says claims of delays in Mohamed extradition “fabricated”

November 12, 2025 Staff Reporter

— says: “They are asking for the protection of the law on the one hand, and when that is extended to them, they defile the process” Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has dismissed claims that the prosecution was unprepared in ongoing extradition proceedings involving businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, […]

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POLITICS

Govt and private sector collaborating on fight against corruption

November 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

Government officials and private sector representatives today reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening national systems that guard against corruption, during the opening of an Anti-Corruption Roundtable held under the theme “Partnering to build resilient public and private institutions in Guyana’s fight against corruption.” The forum follows a similar engagement held last year between Government and private […]

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POLITICS

History created as Guyana elected to UNESCO’s Exec. Board

November 7, 2025 Staff Reporter

For the first time in five decades, Guyana has been elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The position on the board allows Guyana to take a lead role in shaping standards and developing solutions for UNESCO’s 194 member states in the areas of education, science, culture, […]

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POLITICS

VP Jagdeo questions timing of terror incident and extradition request

November 7, 2025 Staff Reporter

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday added his voice to the recent terrorist bombing in Guyana, pointing out the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), Team Mohamed’s “lukewarm” response compared to the efforts of other media houses and political parties in confirming and circulating police statements in an effort to apprehend the suspect. “I see a […]

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