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Business and Economy
    2nd Sep, 2026

City Hall restoration nears completion

After years of painstaking restoration and an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars, Georgetown’s iconic City Hall is now in its final phase of completion.

The Local Government Ministry, in collaboration with the Georgetown Mayo

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Legal Affairs
    2nd Sep, 2026

COI begins work on MV Barima tragedy

-public hearings to start soon

-by Kimberly Giddings

The Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the MV Barima tragedy commenced preparatory work, with public hearings expected to begin shortly.



Speaking on his Issues

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Amerindian Development
    2nd Sep, 2026

$41.7B in hinterland communities investment as Ali calls for better connectivity

Government has invested more than $41.7 billion in Amerindian villages and communities over the past five years, supporting infrastructure, agriculture, energy and community development.

President Irfaan Ali made the disclosure when h

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News
    2nd Sep, 2026

MV Barima COI moves closer to public hearings

The Commission of Inquiry, appointed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the capsizing of the M/V “BARIMA”, the resulting tragic loss of lives and injuries to passengers, provides this update to the survivors, families and loved ones of the victims, t

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News
    2nd Sep, 2026

MV Barima COI calls for witnesses, information to aid investigation

The President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, acting pursuant to Section 2 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, Chapter 19:03, has established a Commission appointing and authorising a Chairman and four other Commissioners to inquire into the marine casu

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Amerindian Development
    2nd Sep, 2026

‘This is when we need community the most’ – Browne-Shadeek urges unity as Guyana mourns MV Barima victims

Minister of Amerindian Affairs Sarah Browne-Shadeek has called for unity, reflection and community support as Guyana continues to mourn those who lost their lives in the MV Barima tragedy.



Speaking at the launch of this year’s Amerindian Heritage Month celebrat

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Crime & Security
    1st Sep, 2026

Mohameds’ extradition hearing set to resume Thursday

The extradition proceedings involving the Mohameds are set to resume before the Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, with the Attorney General saying there is now “no ambiguity” over the way forward following the latest rulings by the Court of Appeal and the Caribb

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Recent News


Work advancing on Corentyne Highway expansion

Infrastructural Development
  2nd Sep, 2026

The Palmyra to Moleson Creek road expansion project is moving apace, with asphalt already being laid along sections of the roadway.

This update from Member of Parliament Zamal Hussain, also highlights several other key developments and ongoing works associated with the project.

Lot two of the project was recently inspected by Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Mandanlall Ramraj, where a 200-metre asphalt trial section was completed.

The trial section measures 7.5 met

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Linden residents welcome development by Gov’t

Business and Economy
  2nd Sep, 2026

Residents of Linden have welcomed President Irfaan Ali and his Cabinet currently on a two-day outreach in the region, meeting with residents and listening to their concerns.

In interviews, the residents pointed to the development taking place in the region since the government took office. 

Chief among the improvements is the ongoing infrastructure work, particularly the rehabilitation and upgrading of roads.

Residents say these have improved access and made transportation

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Guyana’s oil windfall: Striking the right balance

Business and Economy
  3rd Sep, 2026

Guyana’s oil windfall has created unprecedented fiscal space, but with that comes a difficult question: how much should be saved, and how much should be invested?

As government ramps up spending on major infrastructure, economist Richard Rambarran says Guyana’s challenge is finding the balance between preserving wealth for the future and using it to transform the economy today.​

Debt reduction, macroeconomic management and institutional reforms, he argues, helped position the coun

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Major infrastructure upgrades set for Region 10

Community Development
  3rd Sep, 2026

Public Works Minister Juan Edghill made the announcement during Wednesday’s Cabinet outreach, assuring residents that key community projects are being prioritized to drive local development.

Minister Edghill highlighted that over the past five years, Region Ten has seen major investments in public infrastructure, including extensive road upgrades, drainage improvements, and the refurbishment of river lan

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Linden targeted for major agricultural production expansion

Agriculture
  3rd Sep, 2026

President Irfaan Ali has outlined plans for major agricultural investments in Region Ten, including the establishment of the country’s large-scale swine production operations.

The initiative aims to expand the region’s productive capacity and position Linden as a hub for supplying Guyana’s hinterland.

Speaking during an outreach to the region on Wednesday, President Ali said the government through the Guyana Development Bank and the Ministry of Agriculture will mobilise farmers, e

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Fresh defence bid to delay Mohameds’ extradition case fails

Crime & Security
  3rd Sep, 2026

Another defence attempt to delay the extradition proceedings against businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, failed today, clearing the way for the prosecution to advance its case on the documentary and arrest process underpinning the extradition request.

Senior Superintendent of Police Prem Narine took the stand as the prosecution’s second witness.

Defence attorney Roysdale Forde opened Thursday’s hearing by asking Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman to pause t

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