“Where Does the Law Authorise It?” Williams Challenges GECOM Ballot Decision Before CCJ

The CCJ heard a constitutional appeal over whether Guyana Elections Commission actions unlawfully kept the Forward Guyana Movement off ballots in Regions Seven, Eight and Nine during the September 1, 2025 elections. The case could set an important precedent on whether voters can challenge denied voting rights before an election, or must wait for an election petition afterward.

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AFC Demands Independent Probe Into Financing of President Ali’s Mega Farm

The AFC is again calling for an independent inquiry into how President Irfaan Ali’s Long Creek agricultural estate was financed, saying the publicly cited bank loans do not explain a project it says is worth billions. The dispute has intensified after drone images of the 150-acre site were shared by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and Ali said the property was bought before he became president.

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Sir Garfield Sobers dies, aged 89

Sir Garfield Sobers, the West Indies’ legendary all-rounder, has died at his home in Barbados at 89. Widely regarded as one of cricket’s greatest players, he scored 8,032 Test runs and took 235 wickets for West Indies, and his 365 against Pakistan and six sixes in an over remain historic milestones for Caribbean cricket.

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Guidance on Correct Identification Number for Citizen and Resident Identity Cardholders

Guyana’s Digital Identity Card Act took full effect on March 31, 2026, making the digital ID an official form of identification that public and private entities must accept for transactions in Guyana and some reciprocal countries. Authorities are being told to use the permanent GUIN for citizens and RIDN for eligible non-citizens, since document numbers can change and should not be used alone.

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Minister Croal represents Guyana at UN High-Level Meeting on Midterm Review of New Urban Agenda

Housing Minister Collin Croal represented Guyana at a UN General Assembly meeting in New York on the New Urban Agenda, where countries reviewed progress and renewed commitments to sustainable urban development. He said housing must stay central to Guyana’s development plan, citing more than 56,000 house lots allocated since 2020 and efforts tied to climate resilience, including Silica City.

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Housing backlog to be cleared by end of 2027 – Pres Ali

President Irfaan Ali said Guyana’s housing backlog, about 75,000 to 78,000 applications as of early 2026, should be cleared in most regions by end-2027, with Region Eight targeted for end-2026. He said Region Four remains the biggest challenge because of land shortages, so the government is expanding housing areas, including Silica City and the Linden-Soesdyke Highway corridor.

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Government to launch social housing programme for vulnerable Guyanese

Guyana’s government will launch a social housing programme to help vulnerable groups such as single mothers, people with disabilities and elderly citizens buy homes. President Irfaan Ali said the plan targets 3,000 to 5,000 houses over five years and is meant to expand affordable homeownership while improving living conditions nationwide.

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DIVINE ENTERTAINMENT SET TO LAUNCH SUMMER SUPER CUP REGION #10 FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT 2026

The Summer Super Cup Region #10 Football Tournament 2026 will run from July 25 to August 29 at Bayroc National Stadium in Linden, with 14 clubs competing for more than $4 million in prizes. Organised by Divine Entertainment and Capital Football Club with support from local sports and government bodies, it aims to boost youth development, sports tourism, and community pride.

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CCJ to rule on Mohameds’ extradition appeal on July 29

The CCJ will rule on July 29 in the extradition challenge brought by Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, over the Authority to Proceed issued by Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond. The decision will determine whether their judicial review can continue and whether the stalled extradition case linked to US fraud and money-laundering allegations can move forward in Guyana.

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Judiciary has never been more resourced – PM

Prime Minister Mark Phillips swore in five Commissioners of Title and six Magistrates at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, while also noting that Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman has been appointed Chief Magistrate from January 7. He said the government has heavily funded Guyana’s courts since 2020, stressing that an independent judiciary is vital for democracy and investor confidence.

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Guyana’s unemployment rate drops by half since 2020 – Finance Minister

Guyana’s unemployment rate has fallen from 12.8% in 2020 to 6.8% in 2024, while youth unemployment dropped from 30.2% to 12.1%, Finance Minister Ashni Singh said at a National Youth Skills Forum in Georgetown. He said more than 104,000 jobs were created and urged young people to use training, jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities.

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Lack of witnesses, victim cooperation drive low prosecution rates for sexual offences – DPP Chambers

Guyana’s Human Services Ministry says 584 pregnant girls under 16 were referred to the Childcare and Protection Agency from 2020 to 2025, triggering immediate risk assessments. But the DPP’s office says low prosecution rates for sexual offences are being driven by victims’ reluctance to testify and a lack of witnesses, underscoring the need for more reporting and public education.

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Govt banking on Silica City, Reg 3 to help meet growing housing demand in Reg 4

Guyana plans to open new housing lands in Silica City and Region Three to ease Region Four’s huge backlog, which now stands at more than 48,000 pending applications. President Irfaan Ali said land shortages near wetlands mean current acquisitions can clear only about half the Region Four demand by 2027, pushing the government to expand housing along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway and in Silica City.

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Police find over 1kg of ganja in separate operation in Mahdia

Police in Region Eight found 1.10 kg of ganja in two separate Mahdia operations on Monday and Tuesday, including 200 grams hidden under a water tank at Mahdia Arcade and 960 grams found in an alley at 111 Miles. No arrests were made, and investigations are continuing.

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MoPW imposes temporary 18-tonne weight restriction at Parika, Supenaam stellings

The Ministry of Public Works has reduced the temporary weight limit at the Parika and Supenaam stellings to 18 tonnes for trucks, canters and other heavy vehicles while repairs and upgrades are underway. Minister Juan Edghill said the change is needed to support work for the MV Konawaruk 1899 and protect commuters, workers and the new infrastructure.

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45 Reg 3 health professionals benefit from Root Cause Analysis training

Forty-five health professionals in Region Three took part in a GNBS-led Root Cause Analysis training workshop aimed at improving healthcare quality and service delivery at hospitals and diagnostic centres in Essequibo Islands-West Demerara. The session showed staff how to identify underlying problems, manage risks and apply corrective actions, supporting better patient care across the region.

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Deadly Mobil Service Station bombing: Paper committal proceedings adjourned to Sept 9

Paper committal proceedings in the deadly October 2025 Mobil station bombing case in Georgetown were adjourned to September 9 after defence lawyers asked for more time to file written submissions challenging the evidence against four accused. The delay gives both sides more time before the magistrate decides whether the case goes to the High Court in Demerara.

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Govt to hand over 400 vehicle clamps to GPF to crack down on overloaded trucks

Guyana’s Public Works Ministry will hand over 400 heavy-duty vehicle clamps to the police to crack down on overloaded trucks and illegally parked trailers and equipment along major roads. Minister Juan Edghill said vehicles exceeding the 15-tonne-per-axle limit will be clamped, detained and charged, with owners paying removal and storage costs. The move is meant to improve road safety and protect costly new infrastructure.

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CXC adjusts SBA assessment amid AI challenges

CXC will replace traditional SBAs in most non-practical subjects with a revised Paper 032 format from 2027, after concerns that AI is making it harder to verify students’ own work. Students will get topics about a month early and may bring notes into the exam, while practical subjects such as Agricultural Science, Music and Visual Arts will keep SBAs.

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$1B poultry pen project targets higher production, attracts more youths to agriculture

Guyana commissioned a $1 billion tunnel-ventilated poultry project with five modern pens at Mon Repos, Cornelia Ida and Onverwagt, designed to improve flock health, efficiency and faster broiler production. Prime Minister Mark Phillips and Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said the project is part of a wider push to modernise agriculture and strengthen Guyana’s role as the Caribbean’s main food producer.

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Housing Ministry presses contractors to fast-track electrical works on ongoing projects

Guyana’s Housing Ministry met with electrical contractors and suppliers on Wednesday to review progress on electrical works in housing developments nationwide and push for faster completion. Minister Collin Croal said the networks are essential for residents to fully benefit from the government’s housing programme, while contractors raised logistical challenges and pledged to keep working to schedule.

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“Satan” wanted for murder of Rupununi tour guide

Police in Guyana have issued a wanted bulletin for Wayne Joseph Carlos, also known as “Wayne Castello” and “Satan,” for questioning in the killing of Rupununi tour guide Leon Baird. Baird’s charred remains were found near Wichabai Ranch in South Rupununi, and the case has already led to one arrest.

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More foreign ganja, guns & ammo found in barrels from US

Customs officers and CANU agents in Guyana intercepted two incoming barrels from the US containing nearly 4 kg of cannabis, two pistols and ammunition, with several people arrested and assisting investigations. The finds follow another seizure of 37.2 kg of marijuana and three pistols in Georgetown, underscoring rising drug trafficking through cargo shipments.

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Malouda rolls back a few decades, headlining with a brace as French Guiana Vets tumbles GFF President’s XI

Former Chelsea and France winger Florent Malouda scored twice as French Guiana Veterans beat the GFF President’s XI 3-2 in an exhibition match at the National Training Centre in Providence. The game, part of Malouda’s visit to Guyana, gave local fans a rare chance to see a major international star and included a post-match ball donation to children and supporters.

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Joy Adams shines in defeat as Guyana fall to USVI in Centrobasket Qualifiers

Guyana fell 87-71 to the United States Virgin Islands in Managua, leaving them still winless at the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2027 Centrobasket Qualifiers. Captain Joy Adams had 28 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and five steals, but the Virgin Islands’ balanced attack and four double-figure scorers kept control throughout. Guyana now moves into fifth-to-eighth place classification play.

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Prime Minister urges entities to accept new Digital ID-cards

Guyana’s Office of the Prime Minister is urging public and private entities to accept the new Digital ID cards as official identification for business and transactions. It says agencies should use the permanent GUIN for citizens and RIDN for eligible non-citizens, not the changing document number or card access number, to avoid record errors and misidentification.

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67 bid to reconstruct St. Sidwell's Primary School

Sixty-seven contractors have bid to rebuild St. Sidwell’s Primary School in Georgetown, with offers ranging from $194 million to $618 million. The project, funded under the Ministry of Education’s infrastructure budget, is part of government plans to replace and upgrade schools to improve learning conditions and access to modern resources.

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124 complaints lodged against One Communications in 2025 - PUC

One Communications drew 124 of 128 telecom complaints filed with the Public Utilities Commission in 2025, far more than Digicel’s three and Enet’s one, with most grievances involving service faults and billing, especially on landline and DSL lines. The PUC said it resolved 93% of complaints and noted that some services are being shifted from copper to fibre, which should improve quality.

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CCJ to rule on constitutional battle over FGM’s ballot exclusion in Regions 7, 8, and 9

The CCJ has reserved judgment on an appeal by Krystal Hadassah Fisher seeking to nullify Guyana’s 1 September 2025 elections, after lower courts rejected her claim that GECOM unlawfully kept the Forward Guyana Movement off ballots in Regions 7, 8 and 9. The courts said FGM chose not to contest those regions and that any challenge to the election’s validity should have been brought as an election petition.

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Three on bail for inflicting grievous bodily harm

Three Bartica men — Jevion Jones, Conroy Cox and Romario Smartt — were charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm and pleaded not guilty in the Bartica Magistrates’ Court. Each was granted $100,000 bail, with the case set to continue on July 24, 2026.

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AFC demands full probe into Pres. Ali’s mega farm over unanswered financing arrangements

The AFC has called for an independent investigation into President Irfaan Ali’s Linden Highway mega farm, saying the loans cited so far do not explain the scale of the project. The party argues that the reported $48 million in earlier financing falls far short of what would be needed for the large agricultural operation. The dispute has intensified calls for transparency over how the farm was funded.

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CXC scraps SBA for most subjects

CXC is overhauling School-Based Assessments across the Caribbean because it says generative AI has made it hard to confirm students’ work is original. Theory-based subjects will move to supervised Paper 032 exams, while practical subjects like Agricultural Science, Music and Visual Arts will keep SBAs; the changes begin with CAPE in 2027 and CSEC in 2028.

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U.S. expands attacks on Iran

U.S. strikes on Iran intensified Thursday, reaching near Tehran and other provinces while Iran hit U.S. allies and threatened wider attacks if Washington targets regional infrastructure. The fighting has collapsed the ceasefire and is centering on the Strait of Hormuz, driving oil prices higher and disrupting global shipping.

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'Satan' wanted for murder

Guyana Police are searching for Wayne Joseph Carlos, also known as Wayne Castello and “Satan,” in connection with the murder of Leon Baird in Wichabai Savannah, South Rupununi, between January 23 and 25, 2026. Carlos is listed as last living in Parishara Village, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

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Mohamed dismisses police probe as 'Wild Goose Chase'

Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed has rejected police scrutiny in the 2021 killing of Ricardo “Paper Shorts” Fagundes, calling it a politically driven “wild goose chase” and accusing the government of trying to frame innocent people. He said his family’s legal support for some detainees was private assistance, while lawyers for others were paid separately. The case remains controversial amid claims of police pressure and cover-up allegations.

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