Author: Shannia Persaud

PPP/C ‘only truly national party’ – Min Ashni Singh ends Budget 2026 debates with fiery broadside at ‘fragmented’ Opposition

PPP/C ‘only truly national party’ – Min Ashni Singh ends Budget 2026 debates with fiery broadside at ‘fragmented’ Opposition

- February 7, 2026

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, on Friday delivered a fiery ... Read More

Min Singh slams ‘misleading claims’ on poverty levels during budget debates

Min Singh slams ‘misleading claims’ on poverty levels during budget debates

- February 6, 2026

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, on Friday, accused sections of ... Read More

‘Budget 2026 for all the people of Guyana – those who voted for us and those who didn’t’ – PM Phillips

‘Budget 2026 for all the people of Guyana – those who voted for us and those who didn’t’ – PM Phillips

- February 6, 2026

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Friday told the National Assembly that Budget 2026 is designed to benefit all ... Read More

Over 40 bills to be tabled as government advances sweeping legislative agenda – AG Nandlall

Over 40 bills to be tabled as government advances sweeping legislative agenda – AG Nandlall

- February 6, 2026

More than 40 bills and regulations are slated to be introduced in the National Assembly as the government moves to ... Read More

Regional law school to begin construction in 2026 – AG Nandlall announces during Budget debate

Regional law school to begin construction in 2026 – AG Nandlall announces during Budget debate

- February 6, 2026

Construction of a regional law school at the University of Guyana’s Turkeyen Campus is set to commence in 2026, Attorney ... Read More

Mining sector to benefit from incentives, infrastructure and financing support – Pres Ali assures Puruni miners

Mining sector to benefit from incentives, infrastructure and financing support – Pres Ali assures Puruni miners

- February 6, 2026

Gold mining remains a key pillar of Guyana’s economy, and the government is rolling out new incentives, financing opportunities and ... Read More

Countries looking to Guyana as telemedicine model – MP Mahadeo

Countries looking to Guyana as telemedicine model – MP Mahadeo

- February 5, 2026

Member of Parliament and Deputy Speaker, Dr Vishwa Mahadeo, on Thursday said Guyana’s telemedicine programme has advanced to the point ... Read More

Min Manickchand outlines major push on waste management, cleaner communities in Budget 2026

Min Manickchand outlines major push on waste management, cleaner communities in Budget 2026

- February 5, 2026

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, on Thursday signalled a major expansion of waste management systems across ... Read More

Budget 2026 honours sugar workers, expands support for farmers

Budget 2026 honours sugar workers, expands support for farmers

- February 5, 2026

Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Vikash Ramkissoon, stated the $1.558 trillion budget reflects the government’s commitment to improving the ... Read More

Unemployment slashed by more than half as diversification drives job growth – President Ali

Unemployment slashed by more than half as diversification drives job growth – President Ali

- February 3, 2026

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday said Guyana’s unemployment rate has fallen by more than 50 per cent since ... Read More