President Irfaan Ali said the procurement process for salvaging the sunken ferry MV Barima is moving ahead. Several shortlisted companies will submit their financial proposals next week. The ferry sank in July, and the government is now selecting a contractor to recover it.
U.S. forces hit Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, their first military strike in a month. The attack broke a quiet stretch in a conflict that's dragged on over six months. Iran quickly promised to hit back, calling the strike deadly.
Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is being promoted as a strong candidate for a United Nations role. Supporters argue her experience makes her a powerful voice for the global south and Guyana.
Opposition MP Sherod Duncan called the Tiger Hill roadway and bridge a disaster waiting to happen. He warned that the crumbling infrastructure endangers commuters and threatens the region's economy. His warning came after an inspection of the site.
A letter to the editor criticizes the failure to reconstitute the Public Procurement Commission in Guyana. The commission's term ended in July 2025, leaving the country without this oversight body. The writer calls it a reckless abdication of responsibility.
An opinion piece warns that small countries often mistake a great power's friendship for an insurance policy. This illusion lets governments avoid thinking about national defense. But relying on another country's power is risky, the author argues.
In a letter to the editor, Bacchus criticizes Hargesh Singh for missing the point in his response to Green's letter about Barima charges. Bacchus argues that Singh's piece belongs in fiction and fails to address the core issue of a Commission of Inquiry.
Families hit by the MV Barima disaster are being told to get their own lawyers before taking any government money. Attorney Nigel Hughes warned them not to sign anything in a hurry. He issued the notice as the commission continues its work.
A letter to the editor questions whether the Jaundoo case prompted Guyana to abandon the Privy Council. The case involved a land seizure for road construction, and the individual sought redress. Attorney Timothy Jonas referenced it in a podcast. The letter suggests this may have influenced Guyana's judicial shift.
President Ali and the People's Progressive Party are drawing praise for putting Guyanese citizens first. Supporters say the administration's recent moves show genuine concern for ordinary people's needs. The commendation comes as the government pushes forward with its agenda, with backers crediting the leadership for staying focused on local priorities.
The principle of free movement has its limits. It doesn't apply to boats that aren't seaworthy. People can't expect to cross borders on vessels that put lives at risk. Safety has to come first, even when the goal is open passage.
An op-ed by Mark Kirton looks ahead to Brazil's October 4 elections, where 120 million voters will decide whether President Lula gets another term. The piece offers a regional perspective from Guyana, examining the potential impact of the vote. It's a thoughtful analysis of the stakes involved.
ู ุฑุช ุซูุงุซุฉ ุฃุณุงุจูุน ุนูู ุงูุชูุงุก ู ููุฉ ุชูุฏูู ุงูุนุฑูุถ ูุฑูุน ุงูุณูููุฉ ุฅู ูู ุจุงุฑูู ูุง ู ู ู ูุงููุง ุงูุบุงุฑู. ููุฑู ุงููุงุชุจ ุฃู ูุฐุง ุงูุชุฃุฎูุฑ ูู ุฌุงูุจ ุญุงุณู ู ู ุงูุชุญููู ูุดูู ุฌุฑูู ุฉ ุฌุฏูุฏุฉ. ููุดูุฑ ุฅูู ุฃู ุงูุชุญููู ููุฌุฑู ูู ุณุฑูุฉ ุชุงู ุฉ ุฏุงุฎู ุญุฒุจ PPP.
Guyana's main opposition party, WIN, has opened a chapter in New York to court diaspora votes. Leader Azruddin Mohamed urged overseas Guyanese to back the party in the 2031 general election.
Aubrey Norton announced that the Peopleโs National Congress Reform party has launched a business arm. The move aims to generate necessary funding for the organization. Norton stated that raising finance is a primary goal.
The main opposition parties in Guyana, WIN and APNU, finally released a joint statement on Saturday. This came five days after their top leadership teams met to discuss major political issues. The statement outlines their discussions, though the full text was not included in the report.
The Partnership for National Unity expects to release a joint statement with We Invest in Nationhood today. The two groups met a week ago to discuss representation on constitutional commissions. This announcement follows lengthy discussions between the opposition parties.