Feb 11, 2026
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Stricter penalties for drivers with unpaid tickets
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said on Friday that drivers who fail to pay traffic tickets will face stricter penalties under a new technology-driven enforcement...
Guyana
Minister Indar: Sudden and prolonged blackouts being addressed
The Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation is implementing measures to prevent sudden disruptions in electricity supply and reduce prolonged power outages, Minister Deodat Indar...
Young guns fire at Michael Paris Pepsi U16 boxing show
Guyana’s emerging boxing talent was on full display on Saturday when the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) staged the Michael Paris Pepsi U16 Developmental Tournament at...
Recycling and Composting Centre launched at Haags
A Recycling and Composting Centre at the Haags Bosch Sanitary Landfill in Eccles, East Bank Demerara, was officially launched by the Ministry of Local Government...
Fisheries cooperatives connect with buyers and banks
Efforts to reduce gaps in Guyana’s seafood value chain and support more stable, profitable business relationships were the focus of a one-day workshop held on...
Belle Vue Pump Station 29 per cent complete, 30 contractors blacklisted
The $865 million Belle Vue Pump Station is now 29 per cent complete, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said on Tuesday. Speaking during the 2026 Budget...
Women soldiers reminded: ‘Service before self is non-negotiable’
Guyana Defence Force Commanding Officer Colonel Lorraine Foster on Tuesday reaffirmed that “service before self is non-negotiable.” She was speaking at the Guyana Defence Force...
Minister Teixeira: GTTC funds primarily for programme development, not instructor salaries
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...
Chance sets Bayroc track record in 400m win
400 metres specialist Arinze Chance set a new track record at the Bayroc Synthetic Facility in Linden on Saturday, winning his season opener in 46.49...
Rambarran: Oil fund spending on infrastructure not at citizens’ expense
Economist Richard Rambarran has dispelled claims that oil fund resources are being spent on infrastructure and capital projects at the expense of citizens. Speaking on...
Minister Ally hails India-backed ITEC programme as driver of capacity building
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...
High-speed chase ends in arrests, cocaine seizure
Two men, Shaquille Gordon and Ravindranauth Persaud, were arrested on Saturday after a Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) operation recovered suspected cocaine, authorities said. Gordon, driving...
Legislative overhaul targets investment climate and market confidence
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,...
Much support for vulnerable, families and youth, says Teixeira
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...
Finance Minister: 58 per cent poverty rate occurred during APNU-AFC period in government
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...
GMR&SC greenlights South Dakota upgrades ahead of GT challenge
The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) is set to transform the South Dakota Circuit into a world-class racing venue. President Mahendra Boodhoo officially...
Lall and Vieira/Brijmohan reign supreme at Dakota 100
The silence at the South Dakota Circuit was shattered last Sunday as the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) officially launched its 2026 competitive...
Hanoman: No evidence of extradition requests beyond Mohameds
Counsel for the requesting state, Glenn Hanoman, said today that no evidence has been presented in court regarding extradition requests involving persons other than Azruddin...