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February 14, 2026

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Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, secured parliamentary approval on Friday for Financial Paper Number 2 of 2025, authorising $18.8 billion in advances from the Contingencies Fund. The funds were used to support development projects and other government initiatives across the country during the latter part […]

February 9, 2026

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Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs Gail Teixeira on Monday said a $78 million allocation to the Guyana Technical Training College (GTTC) is primarily for developing an advanced diploma programme rather than paying instructors. Speaking during the consideration of Budget 2026’s Estimates of Expenditure, Teixeira told Parliament that $70 million of the allocation will be […]

February 9, 2026

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Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation Minister, Zulfikar Ally, on Sunday described India’s Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme as a key contributor to capacity building in the public service and broader national development. Ally was speaking at the launch of a documentary marking 60 years of diplomatic relations and cooperation under the Indian government’s […]

February 7, 2026

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More than 40 bills and regulations will be introduced in Guyana’s National Assembly as the government moves to modernise the country’s legal and regulatory framework, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall said on Friday. Speaking during the Budget 2026 debates, Nandlall said the proposed legislation would span finance, business regulation, public security, […]

February 7, 2026

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Budget 2026 is designed to shield the most vulnerable, strengthen families, support workers and expand opportunities for young people. This is according to Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, who was speaking during the recently concluded budget debates. Teixeira told the House that the government has pursued a steady and deliberate path of […]

February 7, 2026

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Finance Minister Ashni Singh on Friday said opposition claims that 58 per cent of the population lives in poverty are based on data from a period when the APNU-led coalition was in government, accusing political rivals of misleading the public. Speaking during the 2026 budget debate in parliament, Singh said the figure—frequently cited by the […]

February 3, 2026

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Education Minister Sonia Parag said on Monday that the government will address school infrastructure issues once they are reported, defending the 2026 budget against criticism from opposition lawmakers. “Once an issue is reported to us, we will go and fix it. I am not going to deny that there are issues with infrastructure, but we […]

January 31, 2026

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Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said the government remains keen on developing the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project, which is expected to add 165 MW of electricity to the national grid. The project is currently out for expression of interest. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has been allocated $111.4 billion in 2026 to […]

January 30, 2026

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In a thrilling showdown at the CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers, Guyana emerged victorious with a stunning 2–0 triumph over host nation Aruba at Stadion Guillermo Prospero Trinidad. The match was marked by exceptional performances from Anaya Joseph and Adrianna Chin, who both played pivotal roles in securing the win. Joseph opened the scoring in the […]

January 27, 2026

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The 2026 National Budget creates new opportunities for manufacturing, agro-processing, logistics, and small business growth in Region Three, according to Halim Khan, head of the Region Three Private Sector Inc. (R3PSInc). Speaking after Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh presented the budget to the National Assembly, Khan said the plan’s focus on small and medium-sized enterprises […]

Category: Politics

Parliament clears $18.8 billion from Contingency Fund for key projects, initiatives

Minister Teixeira: GTTC funds primarily for programme development, not instructor salaries

Minister Ally hails India-backed ITEC programme as driver of capacity building

Legislative overhaul targets investment climate and market confidence

Much support for vulnerable, families and youth, says Teixeira

Finance Minister: 58 per cent poverty rate occurred during APNU-AFC period in government

Minister Parag: ‘Once an issue is reported, we will fix it’

Keep interest in developing Amaila Falls project, says PM

Guyana top Aruba in CONCACAF Women’s U-17 qualifiers

Budget 2026 opens doors for manufacturing, SMEs and agro-processing, says Region Three private sector

Police urge public to record and report speeding, overcharging and misconduct in public transport

Gouveia re-elected PSC Chairman

Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association

Police urge public to record and report speeding, overcharging and misconduct in public transport

Gouveia re-elected PSC Chairman

Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association