January 2026

As the National Assembly prepares for the presentation of Budget 2026, optimism is building across Guyana’s private sector, with business leaders expressing confidence that the government’s fiscal plan will deliver tangible benefits, particularly for women and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh confirmed on Monday that the national budget will…
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Banks DIH Holdings Inc. has rejected claims that a proposed amendment to cap shareholder voting power at 15% is unlawful, saying the criticism is based on misinformation and a failure to review official shareholder documents. The amendment is due to be voted on at the company’s Annual General Meeting on January 31, 2026. “Our goal…
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Though massive renovation works of the City Hall building completed, the City Engineer, Colvern Venture has said minor works within the compound are still ongoing. Speaking about the progress of the years long project during a meeting on Monday with the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, Venture said works are still…
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand has affirmed that beautification efforts at the Stabroek Square have already yielded numerous benefits and similar projects will unfold across the country.  “Change is not always easy, change is very hard until you can see the benefits of those changes. Across the country, you are going…
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With a mission to provide structure, visibility and a stage for talents to shine, the newly formed Caribbean Boxing Organisation (CBO) is set to transform regional boxing with its Pro/Am Showdown, a monthly boxing card geared to showcase the region’s fighters, grow the professional combat sport and deliver unforgettable events for fans. The CBO is…
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See below the full release from the Ministry of Home Affairs: The Ministry of Home Affairs has taken note of serious allegations of sexual exploitation, abuse of authority, and misconduct at the Guyana Police Force Academy. Upon receipt of the report, the Administration immediately directed the Criminal Investigation Department and the Office of Professional Responsibility…
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Australia recorded a comfortable win against Japan in their second match of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 to book a place in the Super 6s on Tuesday. Points were shared again in Bulawayo after the game between New Zealand and Bangladesh was abandoned due to rain. Here’s how the games panned out: Australia beat…
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The new Hosororo Secondary School in Region One (Barima- Waini) has been completed and opened its doors on Tuesday, providing hundreds of students with a modern and comfortable learning environment. During a live broadcast on Monday night, Regional Chairman, Brentnol Ashley announced that the school is fully prepared to welcome students from several villages across…
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Police are investigating the discovery of 513 grams of suspected cannabis found on the southern side of the New Amsterdam Prison on Monday afternoon. The discovery was made at about 15:10 hrs after a prison officer, acting on information received, searched the area and found leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis. Police were…
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See full release issued by the Guyana Energy Agency: The World Bank conducted a hybrid Implementation Review and Support Mission for the Caribbean Efficient and Green-Energy Buildings (CEGEB) Project (P179519) in Guyana from January 12-14, 2026, to assess implementation progress and provide technical support for ongoing project activities. The CEGEB Project is a regional initiative…
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