Guyana Digital School Hosts Virtual Orientation

On Thursday, secondary schools from across Guyana attended the orientation session for the Guyana Digital School. Students, parents, and teachers were warmly welcomed to the groundbreaking initiative designed to reshape Guyana’s educational landscape. Delivering the brief remarks, Chief Education Officer, Mr. Saddam Hussain, emphasized the importance of the platform in advancing modern education across the […]

Alleged murder plot trial dropped after parties reach financial settlement

The Demerara High Court trial of businessman Mark Grimmond and alleged contract killer Chatterpaul Singh has come to an abrupt end. The virtual complainant, Dwayne Grant, informed the court that he no longer wished to proceed with the allegation. Grant’s unexpected withdrawal resulted in the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) formally discontinuing the murder-conspiracy charge […]

Despite repeated WIN claims of election victory, PSC says recount was transparent and credible

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has confirmed that the recount process for the 2025 General and Regional Elections was transparent, professionally conducted, and fully credible, directly contradicting repeated claims by WIN leader Azruddin Mohamed that he won the elections. Mohamed has often told his supporters that the official results were incorrect, but the PSC’s findings […]

PSC compiling 2026 budget proposals

Focus on tax relief, incentives, migrant workforce support and local content expansion Head of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Gerald Gouveia Jr., says the organisation is currently compiling its recommendations for the 2026 National Budget, following wide-ranging consultations with business bodies across the country. He explained that, as is customary each year, the private sector […]

PSC dismisses public claims of voter list issues, ballot secrecy breaches and undue influence

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has rejected a series of allegations circulating in the public domain about irregularities in the 2025 General and Regional Elections, describing them as “largely political rhetoric” unsupported by any evidence gathered during its observation mission. According to the PSC, its team executed one of the most extensive and professionally structured […]

PSC outlines key reforms to strengthen future elections

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has put forward a series of recommendations aimed at strengthening the administration, transparency, and inclusivity of future General and Regional Elections, following its extensive observation of the 2025 polls. While reaffirming that the elections were peaceful, credible, and reflective of the will of the electorate, the PSC said several structural […]

Mohameds’ request for High Court review of extradition laws dismissed

–committal hearing set to begin on January 6, 2025 On Wednesday, Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman dismissed an application by businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed to refer multiple constitutional questions to the High Court, ruling that their extradition proceedings will continue before her in line with Guyana’s laws and established judicial precedent. At the heart of […]

Seize the growing opportunities in Guyana’s expanding aviation sector -Pres Ali to youths

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has urged young people across the country to seize the growing opportunities in Guyana’s aviation sector, describing this period as one offering “unmatched opportunities for young people.” Speaking at the launch of the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals programme, the Head of State told the gathering that those now entering the […]

Guyana to launch premier aviation school

-President Ali announces he made call for cheaper domestic air travel President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday announced that Guyana will soon have its own aviation school capable of fully training and certifying local pilots and aviation professionals, a move he says is central to expanding access to air travel and steering the country’s aviation […]