PNCR/APNU calls on President to make full disclosure on farm
PNCR/APNU today called on President Irfaan Ali to make a full disclosure surrounding an extensive farm at Long Creek along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway that he acknowledges is his own.
Gold miner shot dead during ‘blai’ gold argument
A 32-year-old gold miner – Ceton Mark Courtman – was shot dead yesterday following an argument with a security officer attached to a dredge.
‘Shell’ Mohamed says text to Ali was not blackmail but appeal to end family ‘oppression’
Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed, well-known businessman and father of Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed yesterday said that his decision to reach out to President Irfaan Ali last Friday stemmed from “personal anxiety” over the oppression he says that he and his family have been experiencing at the hands of the government.
Transparency group calls for independent probe of President’s farm
Transparency International Guyana (TI Guyana) yesterday called for an independent investigation into President Irfaan Ali’s ownership of a livestock farm at Long Creek, saying the allegations surrounding the property raise “urgent and serious questions” about conflicts of interest, the possible misuse of public resources and compliance with the Integrity Act.
What interventions have been made by gov’t in Chinese Landing over high mercury levels?
Dear Editor, In follow-up to the letter by Immaculata Casimero about mercury in women at Parabara in South Rupununi (2026, July 5.
Two homes destroyed in Berbice fires, one suspected to be maliciously set
Two homes were destroyed in separate fires in Berbice over the past two days, with the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) suspecting that one of the blazes was deliberately set while the other may have been caused by rubbish being burned by the occupants.
Veteran educators being bypassed by juniors under new promotion criteria
-greater emphasis now on academic qualifications than teaching experience Although the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) says there is little it can now do to reverse this year’s senior promotions, it is warning that the Ministry of Education’s revised promotion criteria could leave schools in disarray when the new academic year begins in September.
Ministry given deadline for paediatric cardiac surgeries to be done here – President
President Irfaan Ali on Friday announced that the Ministry of Health has been given a two-month deadline to prepare for paediatric cardiac surgeries using the country’s newly acquired robotic surgical technology.
Rhodes scholar calls for all of CARICOM to make CCJ final court
-appeals for long-promised reforms CARICOM Heads of Government should make the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) the region’s final appellate court and concentrate on delivering a handful of long-promised reforms that would make regional integration meaningful for ordinary citizens, St.
Japanese cultural workshops held here
On July 4 & 5, 2026, the Embassy of Japan, in collaboration with Hachidori Kai (Japanese Ladies Association of Trinidad and Tobago), hosted a series of Japanese Cultural workshops and demonstrations during Seishonen Guyana’s Fumacon 2026, at the Guyana Marriott Hotel.
Antigua insists that Citizenship by Investment programme will stay despite EU pressure
Antigua and Barbuda yesterday said that its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme will continue despite a formal warning by the European Union dated June 25th.
I urge the president to put all of his defence on the farm before credible people
Dear Editor, Is Azruddin Mohamed a crazy loony of a fellow? Is Mohamed Irfaan Ali really the owner of that ranch that grows millions for grass?
GMR&SC complains that trucks using South Dakota Circuit
The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) yesterday complained that trucks continue to ignore the closure of the South Dakota Circuit and are using the track as a transit point to shorten their routes.
Thirty to move from Agriculture Rd for road expansion – ministry
Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill yesterday met with residents and business operators along Agriculture Road, Mon Repos to finalize arrangements for their relocation ahead of the upcoming access road expansion.
ExxonMobil, Chevron set to announce bumper quarterly profits
ExxonMobil and Chevron – two of the partners in Guyana’s lucrative Stabroek Block – are set to report their strongest quarterly profits in years.
Chief Fire Officer says probe into firefighter-police confrontation still ongoing
Chief Fire Officer Gregory Wickham yesterday said the investigation into the confrontation between members of the Guyana Fire Service and the Guyana Police Force at the Guyana National Stadium has not been completed and remains ongoing.
Can a President be investigated and sent to prison?
Dear Editor, Can a President of our Co-operative Republic be sent to prison? This is a question that has been asked since the days of Comrade Burnham’s presidency.
Students in 14-day STEM initiative
Education Minister Sonia Parag yesterday urged participants in the University of Guyana’s Regional Accelerator for STEM Students Readiness (RASSR) programme to take full advantage of the opportunity to expand their knowledge, build relationships and prepare themselves to contribute to Guyana’s future.
The President’s farm
The controversy now swirling around President Irfaan Ali’s farm at Long Creek goes way beyond the claims about livestock, hydroponics, poultry houses, orchards, machinery and luxurious amenities as alleged by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed.
President participates in launch of Roosters International Hotel
In a Facebook post, President Irfaan Ali said he recently joined Roopan Ramotar and his family to commission their 43-room Roosters International Hotel at Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast.
