President Dr. Irfaan Ali has challenged businessman Azruddin Mohamed to provide proof that he ever presented the true invoice of a Lamborghini Aventador to the Office of the President, dismissing claims that he authorised any tax waiver related to the luxury vehicle as “ridiculous”. “The authority to waive taxes…
‘We will campaign on our track record’ – Jagdeo says PPP faithful to Guyanese
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, on Thursday said the party will spend the next few months campaigning on its track record in office. President Dr. Irfaan Ali recently announced that Guyana’s General and Regional Elections will be held on September 1, 2025. Ahead…
Norton contradicts his GECOM Commissioners, says PNC ready for September elections
Opposition Leader and head of the main opposition – People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) – Aubrey Norton, has declared that his party is prepared for the upcoming general elections scheduled for September 1, a stance that contradicts earlier claims made by opposition-nominated commissioners of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). As…
Guyana’s Khalil and Gomes to battle for gold at South American Squash Championships
Guyana’s Ashley Khalil and Kirsten Gomes are set to battle for Women’s Doubles gold at the South American Senior Squash Championships in Brazil after a hard-fought semi-final victory on Thursday morning. The Guyanese duo demonstrated resilience to overcome Ecuador’s Darlyn Sandoval and Tabita Gaitan in a tense encounter, ultimately triumphing…
Burnham’s son-in-law & fmr. PNCR Exec endorses Irfaan Ali, PPP
Former PNC/R Central Executive member and Government Minister Dr Richard VanWest Charles on Thursday endorsed President Dr Irfaan Ali for a second term. President Ali represents the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), the party in office since 2020. Dr. Ali and the PPP are seeking reelection in the September 1,…
Village Councils urged to register as companies to access larger infrastructure contracts
Indigenous village councils are being encouraged to consider registering as companies to qualify for government contracts exceeding the current legal threshold of $5 million for community participation projects. At this year’s National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill made the proposal in response to Indigenous leaders…
Man arrested after firearm found near vehicle in Berbice – Police
A 41-year-old man was taken into custody on Tuesday evening after police discovered an unlicensed firearm approximately five feet from a motorcar in Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice. According to the Guyana Police Force, the arrest was made around 19:00 hrs, after ranks from the Central Police Station acted on information…
UG probes allegations against lecturer after parent complaint
The University of Guyana (UG) has launched an investigation following a complaint posted on Facebook by a parent of a student about the conduct of a lecturer identified only as Ms. Reid, a Jamaican national. The issue came to light after the parent Yoshev Elazar Mikael, posted his concerns on…
Massive Colombian asphalt plant launched in Guyana to support infrastructure boom
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali welcomed the massive DROMINC Asphalt Plant located along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway, describing it as a gateway to deeper relations between Guyana and Colombia. Created in 2024 in Guyana, DROMINC is a Colombian company that supplies asphalt mixture and stone aggregates, including the service of extension…
Massive Colombian asphalt plant launched in Guyana to support infrastructure boom
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali welcomed the massive DROMINC Asphalt Plant located along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway, describing it as a gateway to deeper relations between Guyana and Colombia. Created in 2024 in Guyana, DROMINC is a Colombian company that supplies asphalt mixture and stone aggregates, including the service of extension…
