Junior Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Steven Jacobs, has described Budget 2026 as the starting point for the implementation of the government’s manifesto commitments, particularly as it relates to investment in sports infrastructure, youth development and community facilities. Speaking following the presentation of the national budget by Senior Minister in the […]
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Rodrigues says Budget 2026 “has something for everyone” as $1.558 trillion plan targets people, small businesses & growth
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues has hailed Budget 2026 as a people-centred financial plan that delivers wide-ranging benefits for citizens while advancing the Government’s development agenda for the next five years. Reacting to the budget presented by Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh on January 26, Rodrigues said the $1.558 trillion spending plan, […]
Dr. Singh calls for value-based, humane society amid rapid growth
Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, on Monday urged a national recommitment to building a more caring, compassionate and value-based society, even as Guyana experiences unprecedented economic growth. Addressing the National Assembly during his Budget presentation, Singh said the issue of social values is one that is […]
‘That confusion on the road is a good problem’ -GCCI head backs infrastructure push, says Guyanese are building Guyana
President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Kathy Smith, says the visible disruption many motorists complain about on newly built and expanding roadways is actually a sign of progress, arguing that Guyanese contractors are now doing the work that once would have been outsourced. Speaking on the Starting Point podcast, Smith said […]
US-sanctioned opposition leader poses ‘serious destabilising risk’ to Guyana -Nascimento
Journalist and former politician Kit Nascimento has issued a sharp warning that Guyana could face serious economic and security risks if a United States-sanctioned individual is allowed to assume the post of Leader of the Opposition. In a recent letter, Nascimento said he had cautioned before the September 1, 2025 General and Regional Elections that […]
Speaker rejects claims of deliberate delay in opposition leader election, cites constitutional and legal concerns
Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, has pushed back against mounting criticism that he deliberately delayed the election of a Leader of the Opposition, insisting that his actions were guided by constitutional responsibilities and concerns about Parliament’s integrity. Speaking in an interview with another media outlet, Nadir said there was no intentional effort on […]
Speaker says public address was necessary amid ‘overbearing’ attacks, insists impartiality intact
Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir has said his decision to publicly address recent criticisms was driven by what he described as an increasingly “ridiculous and overbearing” situation, even as he maintained that his ability to preside impartially over the House remains unchanged. Speaking candidly, Nadir acknowledged that he has traditionally avoided engaging in […]
Former APNU Member Sherwyane Holder Warns Opposition MPs’ Credibility at Stake Amid Azruddin Mohamed Controversy
Former APNU member Sherwyane Holder has weighed in on the unfolding controversy surrounding extradited businessman Azruddin Mohamed and the pending election of a Leader of the Opposition, backing concerns raised by Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir and warning opposition parliamentarians that their credibility is now at stake. Holder, reacting to comments made by […]
Companies Act under comprehensive review amid surge in business registrations -Nandlall
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall says the government is undertaking a comprehensive review of Guyana’s Companies Act, citing the rapid expansion of the country’s commercial sector and record levels of new business activity. Speaking on his Issues in the News programme, Nandlall said the review is being driven by what he […]
Speaker sets January 26th for Opposition Leader election, raises moral questions
Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, has announced that a meeting of elected Opposition Members of Parliament will be convened at 10:00 hrs on Monday, January 26th, to facilitate the election of a Leader of the Opposition. The announcement was made during a live national address following repeated requests from members of the Parliamentary […]