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Crime & Security
    24th Jun, 2026

‘Sir Mars’ murder accused wuthdraws guilty plea

The murder case involving famed Entertainer Kerwyn Mars, popularly known as “Sir Mars”, took an unexpected turn today when the young man who pleaded guilty for his murder withdrew his plea.

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Finance
    24th Jun, 2026

Pensioners get more convenient ways to receive benefits as NIS pushes Digital Pension Payments

Thousands of National Insurance Scheme pensioners will now have more options to receive their monthly payments without having to endure long lines.

The NIS has introduced three new payment channels, expanding access to nearly 4,800 locations nationwide whil

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News
    24th Jun, 2026

President Ali assures swift relief efforts following damage from heavy winds in Region Two

President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday travelled to Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) to assess the impact of the recent adverse weather conditions and receive firsthand updates from regional officials on the extent of the damage.

The president was informed tha

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News
    24th Jun, 2026

GYEC rejects misrepresentation of Guyanese territory at SEOGS 2026

The Guyana Youth Entrepreneurship Chamber (GYEC), which is currently participating in the Suriname Energy, Oil & Gas Summit & Exhibition (SEOGS 2026) in Paramaribo, has strongly condemned the misrepresentation of Guyana’s territory during the event’s opening c

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Legal Affairs
    24th Jun, 2026

Social media safeguards aimed at protecting children, not curbing free speech – AG

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has dismissed concerns that the government's proposed social media regulations are intended to censor citizens, insisting that the initiative is focused solely on protecting children from harmful onl

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Business and Economy
    24th Jun, 2026

GCCI condemns continued disrespect of Guyana’s Sovereignty by Suriname

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) strongly condemns the continued disrespect of Guyana’s sovereignty by event organisers in Suriname.

The most recent incident at the Suriname Energy, Oil and Gas Summit (SEOGS) is in blatant contempt of

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Legal Affairs
    24th Jun, 2026

𝐍𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐨-𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲’𝐬 ‘𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬’ 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

- 𝐎𝐧 𝐅𝐆𝐌’𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐬

-by Radha Motielall

Speaker of the National Assembly and Chairman of the Committee of Selection Hon. Manzoor Nadir has called out opposition MP and Chief Whip, Tabitha Sarabo-Halley for a disingenuous at

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Recent News


Over 1,000 Local Government Officials to receive stipend increases within days

Local Development
  25th Jun, 2026

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

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Over 400 Reg. 6 residents receive certificates of title

Housing
  24th Jun, 2026

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

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President Ali calls for reinvention of accounting profession to meet AI era

Business and Economy
  26th Jun, 2026

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

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GWI acquires two new sewer combination tanker trucks to strengthen response time for sanitation services

Local Development
  26th Jun, 2026

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

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‘Putting Safety First’ Campaign intensifies with public awareness and inspections

News
  26th Jun, 2026

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

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Government doubles mortgage interest tax relief for first-time homeowners

Business and Economy
  26th Jun, 2026

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.

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali addresses the opening ceremony of the Intern
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