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COURT

No Extradition Request Yet from U.S. for Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed — AG Nandlall Confirms

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—says Guyana ready to act once formal request is made; dismisses claims of political motive in U.S. indictment against Mohameds. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has confirmed that the Government of Guyana is yet to receive any formal extradition request from the United States regarding businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his […]
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FINANCE

Gov’t to roll out reformed public assistance system in 2026 -Jagdeo

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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has announced that government is in the process of reforming the public assistance system to ensure that vulnerable citizens can access support more fairly and quickly. Speaking at his weekly press conference, Jagdeo highlighted complaints from persons seeking help under the programme, particularly through the Board of Guardians. He said […]
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OIL & GAS

Parliamentary approval and independent oversight safeguard Guyana’s oil revenues—Minister Bharrat

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Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat has underscored that Guyana’s oil revenues are insulated from misuse through stringent checks and balances embedded in the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) Act of 2021. He emphasised that no government official can access the fund without parliamentary approval. Appearing on the Starting Point podcast, Bharrat recalled that the previous […]
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EDUCATION

Guyana Launches New Youth Tobacco Survey to Fuel Stronger Control Policies

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In an effort to strengthen its tobacco control efforts, Guyana has launched the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) in schools nationwide, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO), the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Education. This nationally representative, school-based survey targets adolescents aged 13 to 15 and canvases behaviours, attitudes, exposure, […]
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FINANCE

Stock Exchange Reform on the Horizon

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Guyana’s stock exchange is poised for reform as the government seeks to make capital markets a central pillar of the country’s expanding economy. Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said the current system, which has existed for decades, remains underdeveloped due to the limited number of companies willing to list publicly. “Many private firms still prefer […]
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FINANCE

Gov’t to close loopholes in foreign currency market, abusers to face crackdown -Jagdeo

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Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has made it clear that while Guyana’s foreign exchange market remains stable, the Government is moving to clamp down on individuals and entities who are exploiting the system. Speaking at his weekly press briefing, Jagdeo stated that there is significant evidence indicating that some foreign nationals, including individuals who are not […]
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POLITICS

We have a strong capacity to meet demand, no crisis in the foreign exchange market -Jagdeo

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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that the Government is in a strong position to manage Guyana’s foreign exchange market, with both the technical expertise and financial resources to respond to any shifts in demand. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Jagdeo noted that the government has injected $1.2 billion into the market […]
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