FINANCE

Income tax threshold doubled to $130,000, property tax threshold doubled

January 28, 2026 Staff Reporter

The Government has moved to significantly reduce the tax burden on workers and small property owners, announcing major tax relief measures in Budget 2026 aimed at increasing disposable income and easing household financial pressures. Presenting the budget on Monday, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, said […]

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EDUCATION

Expanded fee waivers to open doors to more university students in 2026 Budget

January 28, 2026 Staff Reporter

The 2026 National Budget signals a further policy shift aimed at widening access to higher education, with expanded fee-waiver measures expected to allow more students to enter tertiary programmes without the burden of up-front costs. Presenting the Budget on Monday, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, […]

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UNGATEGORIZED

CIOG, MYO back Budget 2026, points to transport grants for pensioners, schoolchildren

January 28, 2026 Staff Reporter

Faith-based bodies the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) and the Muslim Youth Organization of Guyana (MYO) have thrown their full support behind the 2026 National Budget, pointing to the introduction of transportation grants for pensioners and schoolchildren as a key intervention that directly eases daily costs for families. In a joint statement issued on […]

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POLITICS

Teixeira hails Budget 2026 as rights-driven approach to national development

January 28, 2026 Staff Reporter

Budget 2026 is being framed not simply as a financial plan, but as a development agenda rooted in human rights, constitutional obligations and international commitments, according to Gail Teixeira, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance. In a statement issued following the presentation of the $1.558 trillion national budget, Teixeira said the 2026 estimates represent “a […]

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FINANCE

Edghill says Public Works gets 27% of capital budget as he defends “people-oriented” Budget 2026

January 28, 2026 Staff Reporter

Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has hailed Budget 2026 as a “very detailed, well-informed, grounded, people-oriented budget,” while revealing that his ministry will receive the largest share of capital allocations under the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP). Speaking during a live broadcast following the budget presentation, Edghill congratulated the Ministry of Finance and Cabinet […]

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AUTOMOTIVE

6,500+ Illegal Third Lane Violations Recorded on Cameras

January 28, 2026 Staff Reporter

-585 Already Processed in Court GPF || The Guyana Police Force has reported that, utilising footage from the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS), more than 6,500 illegal third lane violations have been recorded along monitored roadways. An illegal third lane violation occurs when a motorist unlawfully drives on the outer or shoulder lane of the […]

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POLITICS

Budget 2026 marks start of manifesto implementation for culture, youth and sports – Minister Jacobs

January 28, 2026 Staff Reporter

Junior Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Steven Jacobs, has described Budget 2026 as the starting point for the implementation of the government’s manifesto commitments, particularly as it relates to investment in sports infrastructure, youth development and community facilities. Speaking following the presentation of the national budget by Senior Minister in the […]

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Agriculture

Mustapha says $113.2B allocation will make agriculture “the backbone” of Guyana’s diversification drive

January 28, 2026 Staff Reporter

Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has described Budget 2026 as a “people-centered budget designed to strengthen economic growth while uplifting communities,” with a historic allocation of $113.2 billion for the agriculture sector. “This budget, if one has to describe this budget, it’s a people-centered budget designed to strengthen economic growth while uplifting communities,” Mustapha said, […]

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BUSINESS

Guyana’s economy grew 19.3% in 2025, non-oil GDP up 14.3% -Dr. Singh

January 28, 2026 Staff Reporter

Guyana’s economy expanded by 19.3 percent in 2025, with the non-oil economy growing by 14.3 percent, underscoring what Government says is broad-based growth even amid global economic uncertainty. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, made the disclosure on Monday while presenting Budget 2026 in the National […]

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FINANCE

Public sector wages up 46% since 2020 following 8% wage hike

January 28, 2026 Staff Reporter

Public sector workers have seen cumulative wage increases of 46 percent since 2020, with an eight percent across-the-board salary increase paid in 2025 as part of Government’s continued policy to raise disposable incomes and improve living standards. Presenting Budget 2026 in the National Assembly on Monday, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with […]

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