President Ali announces ambitious national expansion plan amid oil-sector boom

President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced that Guyana is entering a decisive phase of national development, driven by disciplined management of its rapidly growing oil sector and the rollout of a transformative economic strategy. Addressing private-sector leaders, diplomats, policymakers, and industry executives on Friday evening at the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber’s Annual Awards […]

President warns private sector productivity culture must improve

…calls for upskilling, maturity and a workforce ready for the pace of national development President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has issued a sharp warning to the private sector, saying Guyana’s rapid economic expansion is being slowed by a human capital crisis, with businesses across the country struggling to find workers and facing declining productivity standards. […]

Guyana to spotlight region-leading telemedicine network at CARPHA’s 70th Health Research Conference

Guyana’s rapidly expanding telemedicine network, now one of the most extensive in the world, will take centre stage when the country hosts CARPHA’s 70th Annual Health Research Conference in April 2026. The system, which already links 81 sites nationwide and will soon add 15 more, is set to be showcased as one of the defining […]

Gov’t introduces new tint rules -35% light penetration now allowed without waiver

Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond on Friday announced major changes to Guyana’s vehicle tint regulations, saying the new system takes immediate effect and is designed to remove delays, confusion and unfairness in how waivers are handled. Following consultations with the Guyana Police Force and technical experts, the Minister confirmed that all motor vehicles will now […]

Minister Mc Coy accuses Mohameds of “mafia-like” tactics as extradition fight intensifies

Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame Mc Coy, has sharply criticised businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, accusing them of attempting to manipulate the justice system as they fight extradition to the United States. Speaking in a recorded statement, Mc Coy questioned the younger Mohamed’s confidence that the extradition proceedings […]

Court pushes ahead with voir dire as high-profile election fraud trial continues today

The electoral fraud trial arising from the disputed March 2, 2020 General and Regional Elections resumed on Thursday before Chief Magistrate (ag) Faith McGusty, with proceedings once again centred on evidential objections and procedural arguments. The day began with a voir dire—a legal exercise used to determine whether disputed evidence can be admitted at trial. […]