Feb 7, 2026
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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…
Politics
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…
Minister Parag: ‘Once an issue is reported, we will fix it’
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…
Keep interest in developing Amaila Falls project, says PM
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…
Guyana top Aruba in CONCACAF Women’s U-17 qualifiers
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…
Budget 2026 opens doors for manufacturing, SMEs and agro-processing, says Region Three private sector
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…
National Assembly to Elect Leader of the Opposition on Monday
The election of the next Leader of the Opposition will take place on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Speaker of the National Assembly…
Central Government to lead Georgetown sanitisation efforts amid City Council failures
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand said the government will take decisive action to address sanitation issues in Georgetown, citing what she…
AG urges critics to act on bloated voters’ list while legal window is open
Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall says the opportunity is now for those who complain about a bloated voters’ list to…
President Ali holds talks with U.S. Secretary Rubio on Venezuela, praises support to combat narco-terrorism, gold smuggling
President Mohamed Irfaan Ali spoke today with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about recent developments in Venezuela and other regional issues. Ali praised the…
High Court refuses stay as extradition proceedings against Mohameds continue
Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh on Monday refused an application by attorneys for businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, seeking to halt ongoing…
Trump told Venezuelan interim president to ’lead, or get out the way’ — Kristi Noem
U.S. President Donald Trump is holding discussions with Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, on the administration of the country, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem…
’Large part’ of Maduro’s security team, ‘innocent civilians’ killed in US operation, says Venezuela’s defence minister
Venezuela’s Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino said on state television that a “large part” of President Nicolás Maduro’s security team, along with soldiers and civilians, were…
President Ali: Stability and democracy key to Venezuela’s path forward
President Dr. Irfaan Ali said that Guyana continues to monitor developments in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by the United States. In a…
Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro
For months, US spies had been monitoring Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s every move. A small team, including one source within the Venezuelan government, had been…
Venezuela’s opposition leader welcomes US intervention
The opposition leader of Venezuela - and Nobel Peace Prize winner - Maria Corina Machado has welcomed the US intervention, saying the country’s “hour of…