Jordan’s rice advice ‘reckless’, rooted in coalition ‘neglect’ – Mustapha

–says APNU+AFC left farmers to fend for themselves, now seeks political mileage AGRICULTURE Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, has slammed former Finance Minister Winston Jordan’s recent comment on the rice industry, saying it reeks of recklessness and disregard for the thousands of families who depend on the industry. Mustapha, in a letter on Tuesday, said Jordan’s recommendation […]

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Minister Croal engages families in Success on land regularisation

MINISTER of Housing, Collin Croal, on Tuesday met with families occupying a government reserve at Success, East Coast Demerara, to address long-standing issues related to land ownership and the regularisation process. The minister underscored that while the process requires patience and tolerance, the government is committed to resolving the matter. He said: “Some of you

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Multiple safeguards ensure transparency in use of Natural Resource Fund —Minister Bharrat affirms

MINISTER of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, has assured citizens that Guyana’s oil revenues are protected by multiple layers of oversight, stressing that funds from the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) cannot be accessed without parliamentary approval. Appearing recently on the Starting Point podcast, Bharrat said that the former legislation governing the fund—passed under the A Partnership

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President Ali calls for open dialogue on growing US naval presence in the Caribbean

PRESIDENT, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has urged regional leaders to approach the growing presence of US naval assets in the Caribbean with “eyes wide open,” emphasising the need for mature and open discussions on security matters affecting the region. Speaking during an interview with journalist Kiana Wilburg, President Ali said that while some Caribbean leaders

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Nine-Point Policy Framework

PRESIDENT Irfaan Ali’s announcement of new foreign-exchange controls marks a significant change in Guyana’s method of handling its oil-driven economic growth. The nine-point policy framework, revealed during talks with commercial bank leaders, is a necessary response to intense financial pressures. The numbers behind these actions are impressive. Credit card clearances jumped from US$91.3 million in

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2025 election in Guyana: Changing voters dynamics, the decline of racialism

Dear Editor, THE recently concluded 2025 General and Regional Election in Guyana has marked a historic milestone in our country’s political evolution. The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) unsurprisingly secured a decisive and expanded victory. Not only that, but they also made unprecedented inroads into regions traditionally aligned to the opposition. This shift in the electorate

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Rutherford, Shepherd, Motie, Joseph get CWI retainers

– Campbelle, Munisar also get retainer contracts ALL-ROUNDERS Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd, along with spin ace Gudakesh Motie and pace king Shemar Joseph have all landed retainer contracts for Cricket West Indies. An announcement from CWI yesterday stated that the Board of Directors has approved the recommendations for International Retainer Contracts for the 2025/26

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Jangoo, Simmonds save West Indies from whitewash

CMC – A revitalised West Indies outfit delivered a crushing ten-wicket victory over Nepal in the final T20I, preventing a historic whitewash and showcasing the potent talent within their ranks. Despite the emphatic nature of the win, the result does little to overshadow Nepal’s landmark achievement in securing their first-ever series win against a full

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