MPs feud over impact of budget -as 2026 debate takes off Debate on the 2026 budget kicked off with WIN MP Dr. André Lewis charging that the link between massive spending and quality of remains unseen while Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill said that it formed a “social contract of inclusion”. The article MPs feud over impact of budget appeared first on Stabroek News.
Speaker’s media rules condemned by GPA, APNU as attack on press freedom Yesterday’s start of the budget debate was marred by stringent rules introduced for the media by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir and these have been condemned by the GPA and APNU which said that press freedom is under attack When reporters turned up for the commencement of the 2026 budget debate, they were informed that in order to enter the dome of the Arthur Chung Conference Centre where the sitting of the National Assembly was taking place, they were required to surrender their national identification cards in exchange for a temporary badge. The article Speaker’s media rules condemned by GPA, APNU as attack on press freedom appeared first on Stabroek News.
‘Two-faced’ governance versus ‘transformational progress’: Minister Persaud and Singh-Lewis clash over budget We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) MP Natasha Singh-Lewis and Minister of Human Services Dr. Vindhya Persaud yesterday presented opposing realities of life in Guyana as they made their contributions to the 2026 budget debate. The article ‘Two-faced’ governance versus ‘transformational progress’: Minister Persaud and Singh-Lewis clash over budget appeared first on Stabroek News.
President says Guyana, Belize should lead regional food security President Irfaan Ali yesterday called for Guyana and Belize to take the lead in strengthening regional food security, urging Caribbean nations to urgently dismantle bureaucratic and artificial trade barriers that he said continue to disadvantage regional farmers and limit intra-Caribbean food exports. The article President says Guyana, Belize should lead regional food security appeared first on Stabroek News.
LaCruz, Flue-Bess clash with Jacobs over impact of sports budget A heated exchange over sports funding, athlete development and the direction of youth investment dominated the National Assembly last night as We Invest In Nationhood (WIN) MP Deon LaCruz and APNU Shadow Minister for Culture, Youth and Sport Nima Flue-Bess mounted sustained attacks on the Government’s sports programme, arguing that large allocations in budgets have failed to translate into meaningful benefits for athletes and communities. The article LaCruz, Flue-Bess clash with Jacobs over impact of sports budget appeared first on Stabroek News.
Gunmen attack employees at G Mining Ventures Last Thursday evening, employees of the G Mining Ventures in Oko, Region 7, were subjected to a hair-raising ordeal when three gunmen confronted them, fired shots and robbed them of personal belongings. The article Gunmen attack employees at G Mining Ventures appeared first on Stabroek News.
CJ defers ruling on challenge to Mohameds extradition proceedings Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh has deferred his ruling on the application challenging the authority to proceed in the extradition matter involving gold traders Azruddin Mohamed and Nazar Mohamed. The article CJ defers ruling on challenge to Mohameds extradition proceedings appeared first on Stabroek News.
Assets secured as probe into Four Miles finances conducted Residents of Four Miles Village in Region One are awaiting the outcome of a formal investigation into the Village Council following allegations of gross financial mismanagement and a lack of transparency. The article Assets secured as probe into Four Miles finances conducted appeared first on Stabroek News.
Thirty-two complete GOAL’s PhD programme The Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) recently achieved a significant milestone with its first cohort of scholars earning doctoral degrees. The article Thirty-two complete GOAL’s PhD programme appeared first on Stabroek News.
Man accused of robbing cop of $1.8m chain -granted bail A Kingston vendor was yesterday charged with stealing a police officer’s gold chain valued $1.8 million. The accused, 29-year-old Quacy McKay appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Fabayo Azore, McKay pleaded not guilty to the charge and was placed on $75,000 bail. The article Man accused of robbing cop of $1.8m chain appeared first on Stabroek News.