From manufacturing consent to manufacturing discontent
….the builder the stones now refuse…. By Kojo M Parris Political machinery exists to win continuously, and that is the primary metric of a political party.
President urges wider approach to pandemic preparedness
President Irfaan Ali has called for pandemic preparedness to be treated as an economic, development and security priority, saying responsibility for it cannot rest with health ministries alone.
Miner jailed for drug trafficking at Bartica
Two men were each fined $200,000 for driving under the influence of alcohol, while a Bartica gold miner was sentenced to three years in prison for drug trafficking, following guilty pleas before Magistrate Caressa Henry at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court this week.
Irfaan and Kamla have been have acted wisely in supporting US strategies on regional security
Dear Editor, President Trump and leaders of a group of Latin American and Caribbean countries gathered in Miami on March 7, 2026 to discuss regional security.
The dormitories are now Ms Manickchand’s responsibility
When Priya Manickchand was Minister of Education, she wrote to Stabroek News to settle a question about who was responsible for children living in regional school dormitories.
Venezuela says Persad-Bissessar welcome after New York talks
Venezuela has declared Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar persona grata following talks with President Delcy Rodríguez, reversing the position taken against her during last year’s diplomatic rift, when Caracas also suspended gas agreements with its Caribbean neighbour.
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado fails in return attempts as Rodriguez meets Trump
(Reuters) – Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado made three unsuccessful bids to return to Venezuela in recent hours, her team and media said yesterday, as interim President Delcy Rodriguez met US President Donald Trump in New York.
House destroyed by fire at Victoria
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) today responded to a fire at Lot 1, Victoria Village, East Coast, Demerara.
Two red flags from the Mid-Year Report
Dear Editor, Guyana’s 2026 Mid-Year Report gives us plenty to celebrate: GDP is soaring, oil production is booming, and the economic numbers look so good that even the calculator might need a vacation.
Guyana to sanction 24 `narco-terrorist’ groups
-as part of US-led Shield of the Americas Guyana has joined the United States and 13 other countries in declaring their intention to impose asset freezes and immigration and visa restrictions against members and supporters of 24 organisations labelled as “narco-terrorist” groups, according to a joint statement issued yesterday.
Chinese Landing residents doing the work the state should be doing
Dear Editor, I write with immense pride in the residents of Chinese Landing, who have once again stood their ground against the intrusion of mining equipment onto their titled lands.
Detective tells court Mohamed is a national security threat
Senior Superintendent Prem Narine yesterday maintained that businessman Azruddin Mohamed poses a threat to national security, telling the court that his assessment is based on information he says links Mohamed to alleged murders, torture, execution-style killings, the beating of employees and bribery.
MV Barima families say promised long-term support from gov’t has not reached them
Families of victims of the MV Barima tragedy say they are still waiting for the long-term social, medical and psychological assistance promised by the government, with some relatives reporting that contact from state support teams has stopped.
Mid-Year 2026 Report – Confusion: Berbice Bridge, Ashni Singh and Non-Sanctity of Contract
-Business and Economic Commentary by Christopher Ram Yesterday’s commentary on the 2026 Mid-Year Report dealt with how housing was reported.
When a leader promotes a new mega project while the first is still bleeding public funds he is not offering hope
Dear Editor, President Irfaan Ali wants to talk about GTE 2 and that seems to be the new snake oil being sold to the Guyanese people.
All Guyanese should organize themselves to benefit from Development Bank
Dear Editor, President Irfaan Ali has signed into law the Guyana Development Bank, creating a new institution through which Guyanese can seek access to financing and other support for economic activity.
US says it will veto Rodrigues-Birkett for UN SG over Gaza stance – New York Times
The New York Times (NYT) yesterday reported that the United States has indicated that it would veto the candidacy of Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett for UN Secretary General over her description of Israel’s onslaught on Gaza as “genocide”.
President, Saudi Foreign Minister discuss investment cooperation in New York
President Irfaan Ali and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir yesterday held discussions on investment and bilateral cooperation on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Man alerts sleeping women to approaching fire at Corriverton
Two women who were asleep in their homes were alerted to an approaching fire by a passer-by, whose intervention the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) credited with saving lives and property.
