Budget 2026 will make provision for cash grant of $100,000 to persons 18 and over – President President Irfaan Ali tonight announced that a cash grant of $100,000 for each person 18 years and over will be provided for in the 2026 budget to be presented early in the new year. The article Budget 2026 will make provision for cash grant of $100,000 to persons 18 and over – President appeared first on Stabroek News.
Canada’s Air Transat lands The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) welcomed Air Transat’s inaugural flight this morning, marking a milestone in strengthening air connectivity between Guyana and Canada. The article Canada’s Air Transat lands appeared first on Stabroek News.
President to speak on five-year agenda -has not yet addressed new parliament At 5 this afternoon, President Irfaan Ali is to address the nation on what his office says is “the government’s policy agenda for economic and social transformation for the next five years” although he is yet to make his inaugural presentation to the 13th Parliament. The article President to speak on five-year agenda appeared first on Stabroek News.
Three found guilty of murdering Tain woman, 83 A jury returned a unanimous verdict of guilty in the case of the State versus Dhannyram Ramdhanny, called ‘Rocky’, Navindra Chillu, and Kumar Bhagwandin known as ‘Scarecrow’ before Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Berbice Assizes yesterday. The article Three found guilty of murdering Tain woman, 83 appeared first on Stabroek News.
Kanapang council moves to court over police, army crackdown on illegal mining, mass arrests The Village Council of Kanapang has moved to the High Court following a multi-agency operation in the North Pakaraimas that resulted in the mass arrest, conviction and imprisonment of approximately 27 individuals. The article Kanapang council moves to court over police, army crackdown on illegal mining, mass arrests appeared first on Stabroek News.
Guyana remains committed to eliminating corruption…Nandlall tells UNCAC in Doha Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall SC yesterday told the Eleventh Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) that his government “remains a committed participant in the global battle for the elimination of all forms of corruption”. The article Guyana remains committed to eliminating corruption…Nandlall tells UNCAC in Doha appeared first on Stabroek News.
Gov’t must give citizens up-to-date information – Walton-Desir -to allow for planning Preparedness is a normal and necessary function of serious governance that relies on the transmission of clear information allowing the private sector and the citizenry to plan for risks, a function lacking by the current ruling party. The article Gov’t must give citizens up-to-date information – Walton-Desir appeared first on Stabroek News.
Browne says 2024 allocation used for critical infrastructure at Amerindian Hostel Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Sarah Browne yesterday said that part of a 2024 allocation for her ministry was used for critical infrastructural work at the Amerindian Hostel on Princes Street. The article Browne says 2024 allocation used for critical infrastructure at Amerindian Hostel appeared first on Stabroek News.
Public Works Ministry terminates Backstreet, Diamond contract `The contractor has basically been, for the want of a better word, a nuisance to the neighbourhood. In executing the work, access was interrupted for every single person who lives in the area. The article Public Works Ministry terminates Backstreet, Diamond contract appeared first on Stabroek News.
CHPA, GPL partner to advance work on $5.6b Access Road Project Construction on the $5.58 billion Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Access Road Project remains ongoing as the utility is collaborating with the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) to ensure that works are properly sequenced and streamlined, particularly since the completion of the road is necessary for GPL to install power lines along the corridor, a CHPA release stated. The article CHPA, GPL partner to advance work on $5.6b Access Road Project appeared first on Stabroek News.