Politics

President Irfaan Ali on Sunday refuted allegations by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed regarding his investments in a farm along the Soesdyke, Linden Highway. While the President has owned the farm for over a decade, Mohamed falsely claimed that it was only acquired in 2020. The President had only a day earlier made remarks to rice […]

Region Seven has entered a new phase of development, as $5.6 billion will be expended this year to strengthen key sectors and improve services for residents. According to the recently appointed Regional Executive Officer (REO), Dr Josh Kanhai, this year’s allocation will help improve healthcare, strengthen access to education and revitalise the region’s tourism potential.

By Kiana Wilburg When Gail Teixeira entered politics at the age of 19, many associates deemed her to be a “great supporting actress,” but she was destined for more. With an unbridled passion for nation-building, Teixeira proved she was capable of taking on leading roles in Guyana’s political life.  From 1992 to 2026, she held four

In usual ripping form, Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, wrapped up the 2026 budget debates in the wee hours of Saturday, incinerating the criticisms of the political opposition.  During his wrap-up in the National Assembly, Dr Singh opted to focus on two presentations – Terrence Campbell, a backbencher who leads the 12-member A Partnership

In arguably the most elegant contribution to the 2026 budget debates, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, proudly defended her government’s unmatched vision for transforming Guyana. Noting that it is her 34th budget debate, Teixeira eloquently reminded the House of the historical hardships stalwarts like herself lived through and fought hard to overcome. 

Hypocrisy has no place in calls for accountability, the Attorney General Anil Nandlall warned on Friday as he tore into the frail anti-corruption campaign being led by Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed. During his contribution to the 2026 budget debates in the National Assembly, Nandlall reminded that it is the same Mohamed who is currently fighting

Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, on Wednesday defended the government’s 2026 Budget, assuring citizens that it is a continuation of the administration’s work to improve the lives of all segments of society. During his fiery presentation in the National Assembly, the minister acknowledged that some citizens continue to live in

The government’s approach to tackling unemployment is proving to be not only effective but historic, as more than 104,000 new jobs were created during the 2020-2025 period, Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith, told the National Assembly on Wednesday during his maiden contribution to the 2026 budget debates. Defending the government’s track record

Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh told the National Assembly on Monday that women will receive massive support from the 2026 budget. He said women can expect to see continued investments in technical and entrepreneurial training through the Women Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN), the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) programmes, and GOAL scholarships. Highlighting

A total of $7.5 billion has been allocated in Budget 2026 to support the development of Amerindian communities across Guyana, according to Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, who presented the 2026 National Budget to the National Assembly on Monday. Dr Singh noted that the allocation will advance initiatives aimed at empowering villages to lead