Minister of Education Sonia Parag on Monday mounted a detailed defence of the government’s education agenda during the 2026 National Budget debate, directly rebutting claims made by opposition education spokespeople Dr. Gordon Barker and Coretta McDonald, while accusing the opposition of advancing misinformation and double standards. A central feature of…
As the Budget Debate continued on Monday, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, vowed that support for vulnerable groups across the country will be expanded. Group by group, the minister outlined what programmes are ongoing and how those will be expanded through investments from Budget 2026…
The 2026 Budget Debate opened with fiery presentations on Monday afternoon, featuring a diminished and split opposition sharing their criticisms, but countered by a strong defence from the government side. The debate in the National Assembly got underway with a presentation from We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Parliamentarian, Dr. Andre…
Alexandria Chasles found the back of the net six times on Monday as Guyana comprehensively defeated St. Vincent and Grenadines 14-0 in their final match in Group D of the Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers in Aruba. Despite the commanding victory, the Lady Jags finished third in the group behind winners…
Cricket West Indies (CWI) and Barbados former West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman Shane Dowrich have resolved legal matters arising from Dowrich’s early return from the West Indies tour of New Zealand in 2020. The issues are related to Dowrich’s eligibility for selection and the non-renewal of his central playing contract. After engagement…
Belize and Guyana have committed to strengthening agricultural cooperation and dismantling long-standing regional trade barriers, as President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali of Guyana urged Caribbean nations to create a fairer, more integrated food system that protects farmers and secures regional food sovereignty. Addressing a Joint Sitting of Belize’s National…
With support from Sterling Products Limited and the Beharry Group, the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) is expanding market access for local manufacturers through its digital marketplace. GMSA President Rafeek Khan said the Association strengthened its e-commerce offerings with the launch of the Uncapped Marketplace portal in December 2025….
A long-awaited labour agreement between the Mayor and Council of Georgetown and the Guyana Labour Union (GLU), signed last week, is expected to bring significant improvements to wages, benefits, and working conditions for City Council employees. Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore, said the agreement was under discussion for more than…
The Guyana Squash Association (GSA) has welcomed government’s allocation of $6 billion for the development of sport in Budget 2026. The investment, the GSA pointed out, “reflects a clear national commitment to strengthening sport as a driver of youth development, national pride, and economic growth.” The GSA, led by David…
Fire Chief Gregory Wickham says one of the biggest challenges for the Guyana Fire Service is motorists failing to give way to fire trucks and ambulances, causing delays that could put lives at risk. During a recent interview with the News Room, Chief Wickham explained that on hearing the sound…
