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The University of Guyana’s reach across the country is being expanded as part of efforts to better position the tertiary education institution respond to the needs of the rapidly developing society.  This was made clear during the Consideration of the Estimates for the Ministry of Education’s 2026 budget. Allocations for UG were the subject of…
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The government’s robust housing agenda is expected to steam ahead this year, with a major $150 billion allocation approved for the construction of new homes, the development of housing schemes, and the expansion of the home improvement support initiative. The Parliamentary Committee of Supply approved an overall $159.4 billion budget for the Ministry of Housing…
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See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance:  During his 2026 Budget rebuttal in the National Assembly on Friday evening last, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, while outlining how the economy has improved over the last years, highlighted that credit to the private…
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See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance:  As the debates on the 2026 National Budget wrapped up on Friday last, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh, in responding to claims by the Opposition that the Budget has nothing for the ordinary man,  told…
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A minibus driver has been arrested after Police Officers found him parked at the side of the Lima Public Road with 20 students and several alcoholic beverages inside the bus. Police Headquarters said the man was parked along the Lima Public Road, Essequibo Coast, around 13:30 hrs. During the operation, Police Headquarters said, ranks observed a…
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The Government has advanced plans to construct a brand new senior citizens home, as part of a wider national push to modernise elder care services and strengthen what President Dr Irfaan Ali has described as the country’s emerging “care economy.” The update was provided by the Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya…
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By Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy In Guyana, you learn early when to hold your breath. Certain rooms tighten when certain people walk in. In sport, in culture, in school, in work, Linden people tend to be those moments. Competitive and allergic to mediocrity, they arrive with a reputation that precedes them. If there’s a Lindener in…
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The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has earmarked more than $72 billion in 2026 to support pensions and social assistance, including old age pensions, public assistance, permanent disability payments, the newborn cash grant, and new transport and utility subsidies. The breakdown was provided in the Committee of Supply during scrutiny of the ministry’s…
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In a historic and groundbreaking development, the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has officially received Olympic affiliation following the unanimous approval and ratification of its membership application by the Executive Committee and General Council of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA). According to a joint press release from the two bodies, the affiliation follows key meetings held…
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