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A tireless defender of democracy and a fierce champion of women’s leadership, Gail Teixeira has been a steady voice in Guyanese politics for decades. As Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance and an elder stateswoman, she continues to offer guidance at a time of great opportunity and risk. This is the legacy of Gail Teixeira, […]

From defining moments in the 2026 Budget Debate to unsettling developments emerging within the opposition camp, Starting Point hosts Fareeza Haniff and Kiana Wilburg cut through the noise with a candid, no-holds-barred discussion that goes far beyond the headlines.

With a record-breaking $113 billion allocated to the agriculture sector, Guyana is positioning itself for unprecedented growth in rice, sugar and other key crops. On this episode of the Starting Point Podcast, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha discusses major infrastructure projects underway to expand access to farmland and create meaningful employment opportunities for youth and

With unprecedented opportunities emerging across Guyana’s rapidly transforming development landscape, Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Sarah Browne-Shadeek, has underscored that there has never been a more promising time to be young in Guyana. Highlighting expanded access to education and training, she praised the growing number of Indigenous citizens who are breaking barriers and becoming the first

Economist Richard Rambarran says Guyana would have faced the fallout of unsustainable promises and reckless oil-fund spending had it not been for the PPP/C government’s fiscal discipline. While this commitment to responsibility may not resonate with everyone, he commended the administration for staying the course, noting that Budget 2026, along with those of the past

The 2026 Budget goes beyond job creation and economic growth, placing strong emphasis on empowering women, children, and vulnerable groups across Guyana. Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, said this focus represents a key hallmark of the budget and marks the beginning of the government’s commitment to delivering on the promises

GCCI President, Kathy Smith, is encouraging businesses to ensure their records and project proposals are in order to fully benefit from financing opportunities under the government’s forthcoming SME Development Bank. She emphasised that a strong level of preparedness will be essential to driving growth, enhancing competitiveness and supporting long-term sustainability within the business sector.

Reliable energy supply and national security remain top priorities for the PPP/C government, with significant investments planned over the next five years, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has affirmed. He underscored that Guyana’s defence capabilities are already robust, noting heightened border security supported by a modernised security infrastructure. The Prime Minister also reassured citizens

Through strategic infrastructure investments and targeted capacity-building programmes, the government is driving improved outcomes across Guyana’s education system, according to Minister of Education Sonia Parag. As she settles into the role, the minister has made her position clear: accountability is non-negotiable, and every dollar invested must translate into measurable gains for students.

As Guyana continues to witness record-breaking visitor arrivals, the government is investing heavily to unleash the nation’s incomparable tourism potential. This was underscored by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, who proudly noted that many of the nation’s most distinct tourism products are closely linked to conservation. In this episode, Rodrigues offers insights