More than 1,000 local government officials across Guyana are set to benefit from significant increases in their monthly stipends, with payments expected to take effect within days, according to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand.

The increases, first announced as part of the 2026 National Budget, will see Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) chairpersons, vice-chairpersons and councillors receiving substantially higher stipends, while regional councillors will also

Over 400 residents of Region 6 are now one step closer to homeownership, after they received their certificates of title on Wednesday.

The distribution was spearheaded by the Ministry of Housing, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority, at the Classic Hotel parking lot in Corriverton. 

The distribution exercise saw 407 residents receiving their land titles for house lots that were allocated at Block 2/No. 75 Spring Gardens and Blocks 3 and 4 of No. 76/Plantation Harrie

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has called on Caribbean accountants to fundamentally redefine their profession to align with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI).

Addressing delegates at the opening of the 43rd Annual Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC), the president said that evolving global markets are transforming the role of accountants faster than many are prepared for.

According to President Ali, accountants who focus solely on preparing financial

Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has expanded its fleet of emergency and maintenance vehicles by acquiring two new sewer combination tanker trucks, a strategic investment to enhance the utility's sanitation operations and improve service delivery within sewered communities.

The addition of the specialised vehicles will significantly bolster GWI's capacity to respond more efficiently to sewer-related complaints from its customers, including blockages, overflows, and leaks, while supporting the company's pl

The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning, through its Occupational Safety and Health Department, in collaboration with other stakeholders, has formally commenced and is now intensifying the “Putting Safety First” Campaign.

This national initiative began with a focus on the construction sector, and the Ministry will embark on a nationwide outreach programme targeting the construction sector across all ten administrative regions. This is in recognising the industry’s rapid growth and the importance of

First-time homeowners can now deduct the full interest paid on their home loans from their taxable income, after the government doubled the relief ceiling under Section 28 of the Income Tax Act, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Thursday at the opening of the International Building Expo at the Guyana National  Stadium in Providence. 

The ceiling now covers mortgages of up to $30 million, up from the previous limit.