POLITICS

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 […]

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POLITICS

Datadin rebuts poverty claims, points to improved development ranking

February 6, 2026 Staff Reporter

People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Member of Parliament Sanjeev Datadin on Thursday pushed back against opposition claims about poverty levels in Guyana, arguing that the figures being cited are based on data from a period marked by large-scale job losses. “The honorable minister, Mr. Indar, pointed out that the members Vinceroy Jordan, Sharma Solomon, the honorable […]

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POLITICS

Manickchand outlines decentralisation push, funding boost for NDCs and municipalities

February 6, 2026 Staff Reporter

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand on Thursday said the ministry is repositioning itself to better deliver services at the community level, as she pointed to increased funding and capacity-building measures for local democratic organs across the country. Speaking during her contribution to the 2026 Budget debates in the National Assembly, Manickchand […]

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POLITICS

Government working to reverse IMO ‘strikes’ as maritime sector undergoes major overhaul

February 6, 2026 Staff Reporter

The Government of Guyana is moving to reverse 19 “strikes” issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) following an audit in 2018 that found the country non-compliant with several mandatory maritime obligations. Addressing the National Assembly on Thursday during the Budget 2026 debates, Parliament Secretary and Legal Officer at the Guyana Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), […]

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POLITICS

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

February 6, 2026 Staff Reporter

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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POLITICS

Manickchand says ‘political will, not oil’ drove key social programmes

February 6, 2026 Staff Reporter

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

February 6, 2026 Staff Reporter

“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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