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Guyana’s economy grew by 33.3% in 1st half of 2026, full-year growth forecast raised to 20.8%

… “Isn’t this an economy that is healthy?” – Pres Ali Guyana’s economy expanded by 33.3 per cent during the first half of 2026, with the full-year growth projection now revised to 20.8 per cent. President Dr Irfaan Ali shared the figures during a press conference on Monday as he highlighted the country’s strong economic […] The post Guyana’s economy grew by 33.3% in 1st half of 2026, full-year growth forecast raised to 20.8% appeared first on Guyana Times.

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Govt writes off $175.6M in student loans for 204 persons

…over 206,000 students received financial support – mid-year report The University of Guyana (UG) has written off $175.6 million in student loans for 204 persons during the first half of 2026, bringing the total value of loans cancelled since the programme began in 2024 to $3.2 billion. The disclosure was made in the 2026 Mid-Year […] The post Govt writes off $175.6M in student loans for 204 persons appeared first on Guyana Times.

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Credit card spending hits US$356M so far in 2026 – President Ali

…59,951 new bank accounts opened between April to August As the economy continues to expand, President Dr Irfaan Ali has highlighted changing spending patterns among citizens, revealing that credit card transactions have amounted to approximately US$356 million so far this year. He made the disclosure during a press conference on Monday as he pointed to […] The post Credit card spending hits US$356M so far in 2026 – President Ali appeared first on Guyana Times.

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19-year-old dies in Berbice motorcycle crash

A 19-year-old Albion Sugar Estate factory worker died early Saturday morning after the motorcycle he was riding reportedly crashed into a utility pole along the Albion Public Road, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). Dead is Danesh Prabudial, called “Brian,” of Lot 595 Belvedere, Corentyne. According to reports, the accident occurred at about 00:45h as Prabudial […] The post 19-year-old dies in Berbice motorcycle crash appeared first on Guyana Times.

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Govt to overhaul power grid as demand projected to double by 2029

…GPL’s network under severe strain with razor-thin margin between supply, demand Government on Monday committed to undertaking sweeping investments to the Guyana Power and Light Company to ensure that especially generation, transmission, and distribution systems meets the continuously evolving needs of the current and changing landscape of the country. With a preliminary assessment of the […] The post Govt to overhaul power grid as demand projected to double by 2029 appeared first on Guyana Time

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Tilting… at Oil Wells

In his recent interview on Al Jazeera, Pres Ali reiterated what everybody and their Maamoo in Guyana already knew – the ExxonMobil PSA signed by Trotman for APNU back in 2016 wasn’t exactly a shining example of negotiating genius!! If negotiation was cricket, Trotman clearly went to bat without a bat, resulting in fact – […] The post Tilting… at Oil Wells appeared first on Guyana Times.

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Digital route to faster action in schools

The Education Ministry’s introduction of a digital reporting platform for schools is a good move towards improving communication and responsiveness within one of the country’s most important public sectors. The value of the initiative extends way beyond the introduction of another technological tool. At its core, the platform is designed to address a longstanding administrative […] The post Digital route to faster action in schools appeared first on Guyana Times.

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Elite League: GDF crush Den Amstel, Slingerz blank Santos at Providence

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and defending champions Slingerz recorded commanding victories when Season Eight of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League continued with another double-header at the National Training Centre, Providence, East Coast Demerara (ECD) on Sunday night. GDF produced the larger win of the evening, defeating Den Amstel 6-0, while Slingerz secured […] The post Elite League: GDF crush Den Amstel, Slingerz blank Santos at Providence appeared first on Guyana Times.

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Powerplay execution key for Brits as GAW Women prepare for Tridents rematch

South African batter Tazmin Brits finally got into her rhythm on Sunday during the ongoing Limacol Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) which manifested in a second win on the trot for the Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) Women. To boot, the victory helped the Guyanese franchise secure their place in tomorrow’s play-off. Brits’ 46 came off […] The post Powerplay execution key for Brits as GAW Women prepare for Tridents rematch appeared first on Guyana Times.

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Port Mourant crowned BCB Under-21 champions

The Port Mourant Turf Club came out victorious in the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) Under-21 tournament, defeating Rose Hall Canje by two wickets at Port Mourant Community Centre. Asgarrali Nabbie sealed the deal for Port Mourant with his unbeaten 21 in a low-scoring thriller as the home team chased down Rose Hall Canje’s total of […] The post Port Mourant crowned BCB Under-21 champions appeared first on Guyana Times.

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Migration Cooperation Framework with US: Guyana retains final say on 3rd country nationals sent from US – President Ali

Even as the country agrees to the one-year migration cooperation framework with the United States, President Dr Irfaan Ali maintains that Guyana has retain full vetting sovereignty over and complete discretion to reject the foreign nationals proposed for relocation here. “We still have sovereign,” President Ali declared in an interview with Al Jazeera during his […] The post Migration Cooperation Framework with US: Guyana retains final say on 3rd country nationals sent from US – President Ali ap

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Contractor fails to deliver, Orealla school project to be retendered

The Government is preparing to again put the stalled Orealla Secondary School project out to tender, as efforts continue to complete the long-awaited facility. Education Minister Sonia Parag provided an update on the Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) project when questioned by this publication on Friday. “We’re going out to tender very soon in relation to […] The post Contractor fails to deliver, Orealla school project to be retendered appeared first on Guyana Times.

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Work advances on Buzz Bee Dam to Land of Canaan highway

Construction works are progressing on the new four-lane highway from Buzz Bee Dam at Craig to Land of Canaan, East Bank of Demerara (EBD). This is according to the Housing Ministry, which said in an update on Sunday that the major infrastructure project will ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity along the East Bank corridor. […] The post Work advances on Buzz Bee Dam to Land of Canaan highway appeared first on Guyana Times.

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14-year-old dies after motorcycle collides with horse

A 14-year-old Skeldon High School student of Number 52 Village, Corentyne, died on Saturday morning after the motorcycle on which he was the pillion rider collided with a horse along the Number 50 Village Public Road. Dead is Giresh Lautan, the eldest of three children of 30-year-old single mother, Anita Taman. Taman said she had […] The post 14-year-old dies after motorcycle collides with horse appeared first on Guyana Times.

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Driver flees, leaves 72lbs cocaine in pickup on Ituni trail

Police are investigating the discovery of 72.1 pounds (32.7 kilograms) of cocaine found during an operation along the Five Miles–Ituni Trail in the Upper Demerara River area on Friday. The discovery was made at about 17:00h on September 11, when police ranks observed a motor pickup travelling out of the trail. Upon seeing the police, […] The post Driver flees, leaves 72lbs cocaine in pickup on Ituni trail appeared first on Guyana Times.

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