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‘No authority, but a duty’– Shuman stands firm on 2020 election actions

Liberty and Justice Party (LJP) leader and presidential candidate for the 2020 General and Regional Elections, Lenox Shuman, told the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Monday that he lacked constitutional or statutory authority to intervene during Region Four’s disputed vote tabulation and verification. He said, however, that he acted out of civic duty to “safeguard the […]

Government Agencies Collaborate to Establish Modern and Sustainable Landfills

The Government of Guyana is moving steadily toward strengthening waste management systems and ensuring environmental sustainability, with renewed emphasis on the establishment of modern landfill sites across the administrative regions. This effort forms part of the Government’s commitment to building stronger, cleaner communities and addressing the challenges associated with population growth, rapid housing development, and […]

Narine blames lack of grassroots engagement, leadership choices for APNU’s collapse

The fallout from APNU’s September 2025 election defeat continues, with former Georgetown Mayor Ubraj Narine laying blame on poor grassroots strategy and leadership missteps. The PNCR-led coalition, under Aubrey Norton, secured only 12 parliamentary seats, a sharp fall from its historic standing as Guyana’s main opposition. “I believe there is no APNU. The PNC is […]

Former GuySuCo CEO defends Ali’s Skeldon strategy, slams claims of neglect

Former Chief Executive of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), Sasenarine Singh, has come out in defence of President Irfaan Ali’s recent statements on sugar and diversification, calling suggestions that the Head of State is “moving away from sugar” misleading and unfair. In a letter responding to a September 19 Kaieteur News article, Singh said President […]

Minister Browne announces new business fund for Indigenous communities

The government’s push to preserve and promote Guyana’s Indigenous culture received another boost on Friday as Minister of Amerindian Affairs Sarah Browne announced plans for a special business fund to support Indigenous communities with easier access to financing. Minister Browne made the disclosure during an engagement with several Amerindian cultural groups at the Sophia Exhibition […]

Father says ex-PNCR chair Shurwayne Holder job-hunting after exclusion from parliamentary seat

Former People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Chairman Shurwayne Holder is now “out of a job” and actively job-hunting after being left off the PNCR-led A Partnership for National Unity’s (APNU) Coalition’s 12-member parliamentary line-up, his father Prince Holder said in a social-media post. In the post, the elder Holder chastised online critics who took a […]

Region Five Chamber backs the new PPP/C Government in promoting national development

The Region Five Chamber of Commerce has expressed its support for the new People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) administration. This is according to Amaranauth Singh, the Chamber’s President. Singh congratulated President Irfaan Ali on his reelection as the 9th Executive President of Guyana. He praised the peaceful and democratic conduct of the September 1st General […]