Gov’t Nearing Completion of Negotiations to Acquire Berbice Bridge

The Government of Guyana is moving closer to acquiring full ownership of the Berbice River Bridge, with Public Works Minister Juan Edghill disclosing that negotiations are nearing completion. The announcement was made on Wednesday during the consideration of the 2026 Budget estimates in the Committee of Supply, as the National Assembly examined allocations under the […]

Gov’t advancing plans to launch Development Bank for SMEs

Government has begun moving ahead with plans to establish the long-promised Guyana Development Bank, an institution intended to ease the longstanding financing hurdles faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The update came from Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, during Tuesday’s Committee of Supply, where WIN Member of Parliament Tabitha Sarabo-Halley queried […]

Attempted murder and armed robbery charges dropped after $600,000 settlement

Indictable charges of attempted murder and robbery under arms were brought against 19-year-old St Lucian national Condoleezza Henry and her Guyanese co-accused, Kristoff Nicholas. These charges were withdrawn and dismissed following a financial settlement with the victim. The matter was called before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where it was […]

Boat Collision Claims Life of Pensioner

Police in Regional Division #2 have launched an investigation into a fatal river mishap that occurred on Monday, February 9, 2026, at approximately 15:30 hrs at Kabakaburi, Upper Pomeroon River, Essequibo. The incident resulted in the death of 71-year-old pensioner Felix Smith of St. Monica Village, Upper Pomeroon River. Preliminary investigations revealed that a boat […]

Government outlines expanded role for President’s Youth Advisory Council as $75M allocated in 2026 budget

The government on Monday defended a $75 million allocation for the President’s Youth Advisory Council in the 2026 national budget, outlining ongoing investments in youth development and plans to expand the council’s reach and impact nationwide. During the consideration of Estimates in the National Assembly, Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs Gail Teixeira explained that […]