Massive overhaul of power grid advances as outages remain ‘unacceptable’— President Ali
–local power demand growing five times faster than regional average, report finds PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday called the scale and frequency of Guyana’s recent ‘blackouts’ unacceptable, citing a new Inter Energy assessment that found electricity demand is growing nearly five times faster than the regional average, even as billions of dollars are being […]
Massive relief package cushions effects of rising prices
–supports families, Mid-Year Report shows THE government has moved on multiple fronts this year to contain rising prices and cushion households from their impact, according to its Mid-Year Report 2026. The response combines direct price controls, record cash transfers, and targeted investment in food production, which is considered the most extensive cost-of-living package the country […]
Citigroup opens representative office in Guyana
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday evening delivered the feature address at the official opening of Citigroup’s representative office in Guyana. Citibank’s presence opens another important door between Guyana and the international financial architecture, where capital can flow, ideas can travel, partnerships can be built, and opportunities can be created. Citibank’s decision to establish a […]
‘Uniting Guyana is my above all task’
–President Ali affirms, highlights Guyana’s booming economic momentum –says every Guyanese will see improvement in daily life PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has pledged to deepen national unity and overcome the divisions and obstacles facing Guyana, as he declared the country “the talk of the town”. He did so during a press conference on Monday when […]
Guyana Development Bank to launch with US$100M capital base on October 5
PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday announced that the Guyana Development Bank will be launched in October. During a press conference at the Office of the President, the Head of State reiterated that the facility is expected to bring accessible financing to Guyanese. Eligible small and medium-sized enterprises will be able to access loans of […]
Gov’t writes off $175.6M in UG student loans
IN keeping with its commitment to alleviate the financial burdens on students, the PPP/C government has cancelled $175.6 million in loans for 204 students under the University of Guyana (UG) student loan debt write-off programme during the first half of 2026. This was outlined in the half-year report produced by the Ministry of Finance. The […]
President Ali receives CEAPI Medal of Honour in Madrid
PRESIDENT Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali was awarded the CEAPI Medal of Honour during a one-day visit to Madrid, Spain, in recognition of his leadership and Guyana’s growing international standing. Spanish outlet, The Objective reported that the ceremony brought together Ibero-American business leaders led by CEAPI President Nuria Vilanova, and included a laudatio delivered by Jose […]
President Ali details expanded support for persons affected by MV Barima tragedy
–$122M in financial support disbursed, housing, psychological, social support being provided THE government remains committed to “long-term” and “structured” support to hundreds of people affected by the MV Barima tragedy, outlining a wide-ranging package that spans financial aid, housing, psychosocial care, education support and legal assistance. According to the latest update from President Dr. Irfaan […]
Electoral fraud trial…GECOM PRO, former IT manager testify as case resumes
THE election fraud trial involving several former elections officials and political figures resumed on Monday after a three-month adjournment, with Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Public Relations Officer Yolanda Ward and former Information Technology Manager Aneal Giddings taking the witness stand before Magistrate Faith McGusty. When the matter was called on Monday morning, Ward, who testified […]
MV Barima tragedy: Captain, crew still on remand as paper committal set for November
THE boat captain and two crew members charged in connection with the deaths arising from the MV Barima tragedy remain on remand, as the court moves towards completing key pre-trial proceedings. The matter is called before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Charity Magistrate’s Court, where the three accused, Kevin Price, called “KP”, a 40-year-old captain […]
