The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) has firmly rejected claims made by OFAC-sanctioned Azruddin Mohamed regarding the 2025 second-crop paddy subsidy, insisting that payments to rice farmers were verified correctly, recorded and lawfully distributed. In a statement issued on Monday, the GRDB stated that Mr Mohamed’s assertions were not supported by facts and misrepresented how […]
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Talks underway on legal profession reform, says AG Nandlall
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has revealed that he is in consultation with the Bar Association of Guyana on the need for reforms within the legal profession, including stronger disciplinary mechanisms and improved oversight. Speaking on his weekly programme Issues in the News, Nandlall said he will be engaging the executive […]
WIN statement clashes with leaked recording on recruitment of foreign workers
A statement issued by Azruddin Mohamed on January 7 opposing Guyana’s acceptance of third-country nationals is now being sharply contradicted by a leaked audio recording involving his father, Nazar Mohamed, which suggests the active recruitment of foreign nationals rather than skilled Guyanese. In the January 7 release, Azruddin Mohamed, speaking on behalf of We Invest […]
GAWU defends record on sugar workers and production, rejects claims of misrepresentation
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) has rejected claims that it avoided responsibility or misrepresented conditions in the sugar industry, describing recent criticisms as distorted and unsupported by verifiable data. In a letter published in response to commentary by Lancelot Hyman, GAWU President Seepaul Narine said the union was compelled to address what […]
President Ali announces major film industry investment as part of Guyana’s 60th Independence plans
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced plans for significant investment in a local film industry as part of a wide-ranging push to make Guyana’s 60th Independence anniversary a landmark year for culture, tourism and national identity. Speaking recently, the President said the 60th anniversary will be used to deploy Guyana’s “orange economy” on a […]
President Ali says Guyana stands in solidarity with Venezuelan people amid unfolding crisis
President Irfaan Ali on Monday said Guyana remains in solidarity with the people of Venezuela as the situation in the neighbouring country continues to unfold, while assuring citizens that the government is closely monitoring developments along Guyana’s western frontier. Speaking publicly on the issue, President Ali acknowledged concerns raised by Guyanese, noting that such concerns […]
Guyana leaves its mark at UN Security Council with climate, food security push
Guyana used its two stints presiding over the United Nations Security Council to push issues often sidelined in global security debates, particularly the links between climate change, food insecurity and conflict, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said as the country formally concluded its two-year term on the Council. “Guyana had the distinction of presiding over […]
Guyana leaves its mark at UN Security Council with climate, food security push
Guyana used its two stints presiding over the United Nations Security Council to push issues often sidelined in global security debates, particularly the links between climate change, food insecurity and conflict, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said as the country formally concluded its two-year term on the Council. “Guyana had the distinction of presiding over […]
President Ali unveils stringent measures for gold mining
His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with the leadership of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) recently at State House. During the meeting, the President directed that immediate action be taken to ensure that all gold miners fully comply with their obligations to declare all gold produced […]
US anti-drug mission in region backed by Guyana
Guyana will continue to work closely with the United States on efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region, while avoiding speculation about any possible US action against Venezuela, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday. Jagdeo said Washington has long made its objectives clear, particularly its focus on disrupting the illegal drug trade. […]