FINANCE

Simplified bank account opening sees ‘tremendous response’ as Pres Ali backs GBTI private banking launch

January 17, 2026 Staff Reporter

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday said the simplification of bank account opening over the last two months has seen a “tremendous response”, signalling a major shift in how Guyanese are being drawn into the formal financial system. Speaking at the launch of GBTI Private Banking, President Ali said the move forms part of […]

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CRIME

𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑾𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒉 𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑴𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓, 𝑹𝒐𝒃𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒆

January 17, 2026 Staff Reporter

Police have arrested Kobie Isiah Benjamin, a 19-year-old welder of Annandale New Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, for whom a wanted bulletin was issued, in connection with an alleged Attempted Murder and Robbery Under Arms incident. Acting on information received on Friday January 16, 2027, a party of police ranks went to a residence at […]

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EDUCATION

Moral, civic education now standalone subjects in schools -Minister Parag

January 17, 2026 Staff Reporter

Moral and civic education are no longer just concepts woven into other subjects but are now being taught as standalone subjects across nursery, primary and secondary schools, with classes already having started last week. Minister of Education Sonia Parag disclosed this during an interview on the Starting Point podcast on Friday, explaining that the subjects […]

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Letters

The Diminishing Returns of Canada’s Digital Diplomacy and Diplomatic Over-Exposure in Guyana

January 17, 2026 Staff Reporter

Dear Editor, In November of last year, I felt compelled to address High Commissioner Sébastien Sigouin’s public exhortations for Guyanese citizens to “speak up” regarding domestic electoral processes—a move I characterized then as an overreach into our sovereign internal affairs. Today, observing the High Commissioner’s recent social media output regarding his “engagement” with the National […]

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POLITICS

Canadian High Commissioner Says Meeting with Azruddin Mohamed Is Not an Endorsement

January 17, 2026 Staff Reporter

See the statement below from the Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Mr. Sebastien Sigouin: In recent weeks, there has been renewed public discussion in Guyana about the role of Parliament. Those who follow me saw in one of my previous posts, leading to International Human Rights Day, my belief that Parliament is a cornerstone of […]

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POLITICS

WIN members call for U.S. wanted Azruddin Mohamed to step aside for Sarabo-Halley to be appointed Opposition Leader

January 17, 2026 Staff Reporter

Calls have emerged from within the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party from members calling on their party leader, U.S., to step aside and allow Tabitha Sarabo-Halley to be appointed to the post of Opposition Leader. Sarabo-Halley is an executive member of the party. Members of the party who spoke to Sheriff News Network said […]

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EDUCATION

School for the deaf to be commissioned as Guyana moves towards major milestone in SEN education -Minister Parag

January 17, 2026 Staff Reporter

Guyana is set to commission a dedicated school for learners who are deaf within days, marking the country’s 50th recognised Special Education Needs (SEN) space, as the Ministry of Education continues to expand access to inclusive education nationwide. The announcement was made by Education Minister Sonia Parag on Thursday during the commissioning of the Yas […]

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EDUCATION

Public consultation on bullying, social media to be held before end of January -Minister Parag

January 16, 2026 Staff Reporter

Education Minister Sonia Parag says the Government will move shortly to engage the public on bullying as part of a national consultation expected to be held or at least advertised before the end of January. She made this disclosure on Friday during her appearance on Starting Point podcast hosted by Kiana Wilburg and Freeza Haniff. […]

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COURT

AG says prosecution ready, defence delaying Mohamed extradition proceedings

January 16, 2026 Staff Reporter

Attorney General Anil Nandlall on Wednesday accused the defence team representing businessman Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed of deliberately delaying extradition proceedings, even as the Magistrate’s Court was prepared to move the matter forward. Speaking to members of the press following High Court hearings related to the extradition matter, Nandlall said efforts were […]

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COURT

AG says extradition process is statutory and executive, bias claims “legally irrelevant”

January 15, 2026 Staff Reporter

Attorney General Anil Nandlall on Wednesday sought to clarify the legal framework governing extradition proceedings, stressing that the process is statutory and executive in nature and that claims of political bias have no legal bearing at the stage where an authority to proceed is issued. Speaking to members of the press after High Court hearings […]

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