POLITICS

Guyana presents strides made in anti-money laundering at CFATF meeting

November 28, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyana has reaffirmed its strong commitment to tackling money laundering, terrorist financing, and the movement of funds linked to weapons programmes, during high-level regional talks hosted in Barbados. The 61st Plenary and Working Groups Meetings of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) took place in Bridgetown from November 24 to 28, 2025, with officials […]

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POLITICS

Ali reaffirms tough stance on terrorism as gov’t deepens security investments

November 28, 2025 Staff Reporter

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has maintained that Guyana will continue strengthening its national security architecture, stressing that constant vigilance and continued investment are necessary to reduce the risks posed by terrorists and those who support them. Speaking at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, the president said Guyana’s security system is being expanded and upgraded […]

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Paruima Airstrip Upgrade Completed; Community Receives $160M in Equipment Donation from contractor

November 28, 2025 Staff Reporter

Repairs to the Paruima Airstrip in the Upper Mazaruni, in Region Seven, have been completed with International Import and Supplies to the tune of $397,000,000. The remote community, which has no road access, relies heavily on the airstrip as its primary connection to the rest of the country for critical medical, agricultural, and other supplies. […]

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BUSINESS

Infrastructure boom opens doors for small and first-time contractors

November 28, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyana’s ongoing infrastructure push is creating space for a wave of new and small contractors, as the government moves to widen public participation in national development. On the Starting Point podcast, Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill explained that the PPP/C Administration has been building a fresh pool of contractors who are now taking on […]

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COURT

Full Disclosure Completed in Mohamed Extradition Case; Constitutional Arguments Set for December 8

November 28, 2025 Staff Reporter

The prosecution on Friday confirmed that full disclosure has been completed in the extradition proceedings against Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin. With all documents now served, the matter will move to arguments on the constitutional issues previously raised by the defence. Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman informed the parties that they will be given an […]

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POLITICS

Pres Ali says selection of Opposition Leader is a matter for the National Assembly

November 28, 2025 Staff Reporter

…Selection “will be convened at the appropriate time” President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday brushed aside concerns that the selection of a new Opposition Leader is taking too long, noting that the process falls squarely within the domain of the legislature. Responding to questions about the delay, more than three weeks since the last […]

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COURT

Ali slams Azruddin’s ‘bold’ court prediction, says due process, not defendants, will guide the case

November 28, 2025 Staff Reporter

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday raised strong concerns over statements made by businessman Azruddin Mohamed, who publicly suggested that the extradition proceedings involving himself and his father could take “five years or more.” Speaking on the sidelines of an event, the President said he was troubled by the confidence with which Mohamed made […]

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CRIME

CANU Seizes Cocaine and 30kg of Cannabis in Corentyne Operation

November 28, 2025 Staff Reporter

Officials from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) intercepted a significant quantity of illegal drugs during an intelligence-led operation on Thursday near Sandaka Dam, Corentyne, Berbice. According to CANU, ranks stopped a motorcycle rider and conducted a search, which uncovered a parcel containing 12.1 grams of cocaine. A further sweep of the area led to the […]

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POLITICS

‘Yellow wash’ Gonsalves loses power after 24-yrs

November 28, 2025 Staff Reporter

Ralph Gonsalves, the Caribbean political titan, has failed to secure his sixth consecutive term in the St Vincent 2025 elections. Election results indicate that Gonsalves’ Unity Labour Party (ULP) lost to the Opposition NDP, 14-1. In a Facebook post the ULP said; “We love you SVG and we will keep working and advocating for you. […]

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POLITICS

The campaign is over, now it’s time to deliver -Ali to new RDC leaders

November 28, 2025 Staff Reporter

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday swore in the newly elected Regional Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons of nine Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs), urging them to leave political rivalry behind and focus squarely on serving the people with urgency, integrity and results. The ceremony was held at the Arthuri Chung Conference Centre. The swearing-in is […]

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