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Page: Feed: --- ## [Open Letter to the President of the CCJ](https://newshub.gy/open-letter-to-the-president-of-the-ccj/) _2026-08-20 · Staff Reporter · News Hub Guyana_ 19th August 2026 The Honorable Justice Winston AndersonPresidentCaribbean Court of Justice134 Henry Street,Port of SpainTrinidad and Tobago Honorable Justice Anderson,I am a citizen of Guyana, and the events pertaining to the CCJ of the past weeks have caused great concern to me as it relates to the working of the court and the attack on \[…\] ## [Pollution chimique évitée après le naufrage d’une pirogue à Saint-Laurent](https://www.franceguyane.fr/actualite/faitsdivers/pollution-chimique-evitee-apres-le-naufrage-dune-pirogue-a-saint-laurent-1090093.php) _2026-08-19 · Eric GERNEZ / Photo : CI · France-Guyane - Faits divers_ Gr ce l'intervention tr s rapide des pompiers, les berges du Maroni ont t sauv es d'une pollution au chlore ## [Mohamed’s corruption crusade cannot distract from his own crimes](https://newshub.gy/mohameds-corruption-crusade-cannot-distract-from-his-own-crimes/) _2026-08-19 · Staff Reporter · News Hub Guyana_ Dear Editor, Azruddin Mohamed appears determined to make “corruption” the centrepiece of his political messaging, accusing almost everyone around him while portraying himself as the fearless crusader demanding accountability. But there is an elephant in the room that no number of Facebook videos can remove: Mohamed himself is sanctioned by the United States and faces \[…\] ## [Sinnamary : un homme porté disparu après une chute dans l'eau](https://www.franceguyane.fr/actualite/faitsdivers/sinnamary-un-homme-porte-disparu-apres-une-chute-dans-leau-1090071.php) _2026-08-19 · Nahomie Perigny · France-Guyane - Faits divers_ L'intervention est en cours ## [Ali announces full digital overhaul of public procurement system by year-end](https://newshub.gy/ali-announces-full-digital-overhaul-of-public-procurement-system-by-year-end/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporter · News Hub Guyana_ President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday announced an ambitious year-end target for the complete digitalisation of Guyana’s public procurement system, promising greater transparency, easier public scrutiny and expanded opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. Ali said the finance secretary is leading implementation of the e-procurement system, which will replace much of the existing… ## [Pres. Ali fires back at US-indicted opposition leader, says he lacks credibility to peddle unfounded claims](https://newshub.gy/pres-ali-fires-back-at-us-indicted-opposition-leader-says-he-lacks-credibility-to-peddle-unfounded-claims/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporter · News Hub Guyana_ President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday delivered a forceful rejection of allegations being pushed by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, accusing him of peddling false information while facing serious questions over his own credibility, including U.S. sanctions, a federal indictment and other unresolved allegations. Ali challenged Mohamed’s claim that the president owns a 150-acre,… ## [Pli Bel Price braqué après la fermeture : deux hommes armés en fuite](https://www.franceguyane.fr/actualite/faitsdivers/pli-bel-price-braque-apres-la-fermeture-deux-hommes-armes-en-fuite-1089562.php) _2026-08-18 · Nahomie PERIGNY · France-Guyane - Faits divers_ Aucun blessé physique n'est à déplorer, mais les employés présents ont été menacés sous la contrainte d'une arme ## [Pres. Ali’s brother threatens to sue Opposition Leader over Facebook lies](https://newshub.gy/president-alis-brother-threatens-to-sue-opposition-leader-over-facebook-allegations/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporter · News Hub Guyana_ Mohamed Aqtar Ali, the brother of Guyana’s President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has threatened legal action against US-sanctioned and criminally indicted Opposition Leader of Guyana, Azruddin Mohamed, over statements made in a widely viewed Facebook video that Ali says are false, reckless and defamatory. In a letter dated Aug. 17, attorney Kashir A. Khan, acting \[…\] ## [Generation capacity reaches 266.3 MW as GPL advances power, grid improvements](https://newshub.gy/generation-capacity-reaches-266-3-mw-as-gpl-advances-power-grid-improvements/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporter · News Hub Guyana_ Guyana’s available electricity generation capacity has increased to 266.3 megawatts following the addition of 9.3 MW of new power, giving the Guyana Power and Light Inc. a larger reserve as authorities roll out additional generation and grid improvements across several regions. The Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation said available generation stood at 256 MW \[…\] ## [Un quatrième Caracal rejoint les forces armées](https://www.franceguyane.fr/actualite/faitsdivers/un-quatrieme-caracal-rejoint-les-forces-armees-1089862.php) _2026-08-17 · Photos : FAG · France-Guyane - Faits divers_ Le quatri me H225M compl te le dispositif mobilis pour les op rations Harpie et Titan et les vacuations sanitaires ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fJt4AnPhEr3G) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [Après l'accident mortel, les gendarmes renforcent les contrôles sur la Comté](https://www.franceguyane.fr/actualite/faitsdivers/apres-laccident-mortel-les-gendarmes-renforcent-les-controles-sur-la-comte-1089837.php) _2026-08-17 · La rédaction · France-Guyane - Faits divers_ Dix-sept embarcations ont été contrôlées ## [Un kitesurfeur récupéré au large de Rémire-Montjoly après une alerte](https://www.franceguyane.fr/actualite/environnement/un-kitesurfeur-recupere-au-large-de-remire-montjoly-apres-une-alerte-1089827.php) _2026-08-17 · La rédaction · France-Guyane - Faits divers_ L'hélicoptère Dragon 973 a été déployé afin de repérer l'homme ## [Les distributeurs de La Poste de Baduel et Cabassou vandalisés](https://www.franceguyane.fr/actualite/faitsdivers/les-distributeurs-de-la-poste-de-baduel-et-cabassou-vandalises-1089814.php) _2026-08-17 · OR · France-Guyane - Faits divers_ Ce n'est pas la première fois que les appareils de La Poste sont endommagés volontairement, un évènement similaire s'est produit en 2020 ## [Un corps retrouvé à Montabo et une agression à Mana ont mobilisés les secours](https://www.franceguyane.fr/actualite/faitsdivers/une-agression-a-mana-et-un-deces-a-cayenne-ont-mobilises-les-secours-1089806.php) _2026-08-17 · Oriane REALLE · France-Guyane - Faits divers_ La victime a t retrouv e en arr t cardiorespiratoire sur la route de Montabo ## [Deux accidents graves mobilisent les secours à Matoury et Cayenne](https://www.franceguyane.fr/actualite/faitsdivers/deux-accidents-graves-mobilisent-les-secours-a-matoury-et-cayenne-1089553.php) _2026-08-15 · Nahomie PERIGNY · France-Guyane - Faits divers_ Ces deux accidents ont entraîné d'importantes perturbations de la circulation ce matin ## [GPL moves to shore up power grid as electricity demand hits record high](https://newshub.gy/gpl-moves-to-shore-up-power-grid-as-electricity-demand-hits-record-high/) _2026-08-15 · Staff Reporter · News Hub Guyana_ Guyana Power and Light Inc. is rushing additional generation and major network upgrades into place as electricity demand surges to unprecedented levels, pushing parts of the country’s power grid to their limits and contributing to recent service disruptions. Peak demand on the Demerara-Berbice Interconnected System has climbed to a record 242.6 megawatts, up from 221 \[…\] ## [Sécurité routière en Outre-Mer : nette baisse de la mortalité au bilan de juillet 2026](https://www.franceguyane.fr/actualite/faitsdivers/securite-routiere-en-outre-mer-nette-baisse-de-la-mortalite-au-bilan-de-juillet-2026-1089494.php) _2026-08-14 · Rédaction web - GG · France-Guyane - Faits divers_ Le dernier baromètre publié par l'Observatoire national interministériel de la sécurité routière (ONISR) apporte des résultats très encourageants pour l'ensemble des territoires ultramarins. Le mois de juillet 2026 s'inscrit dans une dynamique globale d'amélioration de la sécurité routière, marquée par une baisse sensible du nombre d'accidents corporels, des personnes blessées et des usagers tués… ## [MV Barima COI advances preparations for public hearings – Shadick](https://newshub.gy/mv-barima-coi-advances-preparations-for-public-hearings-shadick/) _2026-08-13 · Staff Reporter · News Hub Guyana_ The Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the July 18 sinking of the MV Barima is advancing preparations for the commencement of public hearings, with legal and administrative arrangements now being finalised. The government’s communications and information arm, the Department of Public Information (DPI), quoted Attorney Javid Shadick, Secretary to the Commission, as saying Thursday that \[…\] ## [15-year-old held for fisherman’s murder](https://newshub.gy/15-year-old-held-for-fishermans-murder/) _2026-08-13 · Staff Reporter · News Hub Guyana_ Police are investigating an alleged murder which occurred on Wednesday August 12, 2026, about 21:00hrs at Dukestown, Corriverton, Corentyne, Berbice, resulting in the death of Asmat Mohamed Hussain, a 55-year-old fisherman of Dukestown. Preliminary investigations revealed that Hussain was involved in an altercation with a 15-year-old male of Corriverton, during which he sustained injuries. Hussain… ## [Fisherman charged for injuring housewife, gold miner](https://newshub.gy/fisherman-charged-for-injuring-housewife-gold-miner/) _2026-08-13 · Staff Reporter · News Hub Guyana_ Anthony Fredericks, a 28-year-old gold miner/fisherman of Agatash Village, Essequibo River, was charged with Felonious Wounding and Unlawful Wounding. The charges relate to an incident which occurred on Monday August 10, 2026, at Agatash Village, Essequibo River, involving a 19-year-old gold miner and a 57-year-old housewife, both of the said village. Fredericks was arrested on \[…\] ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PV5LzGgVg5DS) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Enmore poised to become major industrial and manufacturing hub](https://op.gov.gy/enmore-poised-to-become-major-industrial-and-manufacturing-hub/) _2026-08-07 · Reporter · Office of the President, Guyana_ His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali underscored his Government’s vision to improve quality of life and expand local economic opportunity for residents of Enmore as consultations continued under the Model Villages Initiative on Thursday. The President urged residents to act as custodians of the community’s legacy, noting: “We have been on the road for a \[…\] ## [Govt committed to national development across Guyana- President Ali](https://op.gov.gy/govt-committed-to-national-development-across-guyana-president-ali/) _2026-08-06 · Reporter · Office of the President, Guyana_ His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali emphasised his Government’s commitment to ensure that national transformation is not only achieved but felt in every village and by every citizen. During public consultation on the Model Villages Initiative at the Mon Repos Primary School on the East Coast of Demerara today, the Head of State spoke of \[…\] ## [President commences model communities consultations in Region Three](https://op.gov.gy/president-commences-model-communities-consultations-in-region-three-residents-placed-at-the-centre-of-community-planning-and-investment/) _2026-08-04 · Reporter · Office of the President, Guyana_ – residents placed at the centre of community planning and investment Georgetown, Guyana — His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali led a series of community consultations across Region Three today as the Government commenced implementation of a major national programme to transform villages into safer, better-connected, economically productive and socially cohesive communities. The President… ## [All resources for thorough, professional and independent inquiry into MV Barima tragedy — President Ali](https://op.gov.gy/all-resources-for-thorough-professional-and-independent-inquiry-into-mv-barima-tragedy-president-ali/) _2026-07-30 · Reporter · Office of the President, Guyana_ His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that all resources “required to facilitate a thorough, professional and independent inquiry” into the MV Barima tragedy that occurred on July 18, 2026, will be made available to the Commission of Inquiry (COI) members. During today’s swearing-in of the COI members at State House, the President assured that \[…\] ## [President Ali launches HEART Initiative to support MV Barima families](https://op.gov.gy/president-ali-launches-heart-initiative-to-support-mv-barima-families/) _2026-07-27 · Reporter · Office of the President, Guyana_ My fellow Guyanese, We are still in the shadow of that dark hour when the sea claimed the lives of so many of our loved ones who were on board the M.V. Barima. I promised in the early hours of that tragedy that my government will stand with the survivors and the families of the victims and those still \[…\] ## [High‑level legal and maritime experts named to MV Barima Commission of Inquiry](https://op.gov.gy/high-level-legal-and-maritime-experts-named-to-mv-barima-commission-of-inquiry/) _2026-07-26 · Reporter · Office of the President, Guyana_ His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali named a distinguished five‑member team to lead the Commission of Inquiry into the fatal sinking of the MV Barima. The appointment, announced on Sunday morning, is made under Section 2(1) of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, with the President emphasising transparency, accountability, and reform. CARICOM’s High‑Level Representative for Law \[…\] ## [Message from His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, on the passing of Sir Garfield St. Aubrun Sobers](https://op.gov.gy/message-from-his-excellency-dr-mohamed-irfaan-ali-president-of-the-cooperative-republic-of-guyana-on-the-passing-of-sir-garfield-st-aubrun-sobers/) _2026-07-17 · Reporter · Office of the President, Guyana_ The Game’s most Glorious Master A giant has fallen. And the cricketing firmament seems a little dimmer today. The news of the passing of Sir Garfield St. Aubrun Sobers has swept across the Caribbean, carrying with it a tide of grief that touches every shore. For we have not just lost a cricketer; we have \[…\] ## [Joint Statement between His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica](https://op.gov.gy/joint-statement-between-his-excellency-dr-mohamed-irfaan-ali-president-of-the-co-operative-republic-of-guyana-and-dr-the-most-honourable-andrew-holness-prime-minister-of-jamaica/) _2026-07-07 · Reporter · Office of the President, Guyana_ At the invitation of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica paid an Official Visit to Guyana on 25 and 26 June 2026. The Most Honourable Prime Minister was accompanied by Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs \[…\] ## [Major healthcare upgrades for Region Two – President Ali](https://op.gov.gy/major-healthcare-upgrades-for-region-two-president-ali/) _2026-07-06 · Reporter · Office of the President, Guyana_ His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said his Government is advancing a new phase of healthcare transformation in Region Two, which is focused on improved accessibility, accountability, digitisation, and preventive care. Speaking at the commissioning of a new drug bond in Essequibo, the Head of State pointed out that the facility forms part of the Government’s wider plan \[…\] ## [President Ali mobilises Joint Services, Cabinet, Regional officials for Essequibo Coast Relief](https://op.gov.gy/president-ali-leads-recovery-response-team-to-storm-hit-essequibo-coast/) _2026-06-25 · Reporter · Office of the President, Guyana_ His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said his Government has instituted an immediate roofing relief programme for persons on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two, whose homes were battered by unusually heavy winds and rainfall today. The Head of State led a delegation to the region to conduct an on-the-ground assessment in Better Hope and Richmond \[…\] ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/y1JkBUcfz6pU) _2026-06-25 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [GRA’s New Website](https://gra.gov.gy/gras-new-website/) _2026-05-25 · Fabian Clowes · Guyana Revenue Authority_ Dear valued Taxpayers, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has redesigned its website, www.gra.gov.gy, to provide a more efficient and user-friendly experience, which marks a step forward in in the Authority’s digital transformation journey and commitment to improved public service delivery. The launch date for the new website is May 21, 2026. What’s New and Improved Here is a look at what you can… ## [List of Certified Tax Practice Professionals as at March 2026](https://gra.gov.gy/list-of-certified-tax-practice-professionals-as-at-march-2026/) _2026-04-08 · Fabian Clowes · Guyana Revenue Authority_ The following list of Professionals were approved for Tax Practice as at March, 2026 . ACCOUNTANT NO. NAME OF TAXPAYER PROFESSION 1 DRUBAHADUR ACCOUNTANT 2 TRACEY ATHERLY ACCOUNTANT 3 CYPHIL ANGELO SWAN ACCOUNTANT 4 HARRY NARINE ACCOUNTANT 5 ROOPNARINE SINGH ACCOUNTANT 6 JITANJALI SEESANKAR ACCOUNTANT 7 AVINASH PERSAUD ACCOUNTANT 8 ANDREW DASS ACCOUNTANT 9 COLIN MOHAMED ACCOUNTANT 10 GAVIN PERSAUD… ## [UNSERVICEABLE MOTOR VEHICLES, MOTOR CYCLES, ATVs, MOTOR VESSELS, OUTBOARD ENGINES AND OTHER ITEMS FOR DISPOSAL](https://gra.gov.gy/want-of-entry-unserviceable-motor-vehicles-cycles-atvs-outboard-engines-etc/) _2026-03-30 · Fabian Clowes · Guyana Revenue Authority_ The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) will be disposing several unserviceable motor vehicles, motor cycles, ATVs, motor vessels, outboard engines and other items in Lots on a ‘As Is, Where Is’ basis. These items are being sold as scrap for parts and will not be registered. Inspection of the items will be facilitated daily commencing Tuesday, April 7, 2026 and concluding on Friday, April 10, 2026,… ## [2026 Budget Measures – Imports of new motor vehicles, double cab pickups, ATV’s, hybrid vehicles, security cameras, alarms, outboard engines.](https://gra.gov.gy/administration-of-budget-measures-2026/) _2026-03-16 · Fabian Clowes · Guyana Revenue Authority_ The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has implemented the 2026 budget measures on imports of new motor vehicles, double cab pickups, ATV’s, hybrid vehicles, security cameras, alarms and outboard engines. The exemptions took effect from February 16, 2026, and details of the exemptions are provided in the table attached. In order to effectuate the new changes, \[…\] ## [Legislative Changes: Property Tax, Corporation Tax, VAT, Income Tax](https://gra.gov.gy/press-release-gra-drops-all-tax-charges-against-nazar-mohamed-and-azruddin-mohamed-cloned-16268/) _2026-03-16 · Fabian Clowes · Guyana Revenue Authority_ The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) wishes to advise on the following legislative changes: Property Tax Exempt from Paying Property Tax and Filing Property Tax Return (Individuals) Effective January 1, 2025 , pursuant to amendments made to Section 6 (y) of the Property Tax Act, Chapter 81:21 , an individual is not liable to pay property tax . Consequently, this means that individuals are not… ## [Invitation For Bids (IFB): Supply, Delivery and Installation of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Lots I – VIII](https://gra.gov.gy/invitation-for-bids-ifb-supply-delivery-and-installation-of-uninterruptible-power-supply-ups-lots-i-viii/) _2026-03-16 · Fabian Clowes · Guyana Revenue Authority_ Guyana Revenue Authority hereinafter referred to as “the Procuring Entity”, invites Eligible bidders to submit their bids for the outlined categories – “Supply, Delivery and Installation of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Lots I – VIII” LOT 1 – 5 KVA single (1) phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) – (Corriverton) LOT 2 – 15 KVA \[…\] ## [Statement on the Passing of the First Commissioner-General](https://gra.gov.gy/statement-on-the-passing-of-the-first-commissioner-general/) _2026-03-12 · Fabian Clowes · Guyana Revenue Authority_ Georgetown, Thursday, March 12, 2026: The Management and staff of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) are deeply saddened by the passing of the Authority’s first Commissioner-General, Mr. Edgar E. Heyligar, CCH, on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Mr. Heyligar served the Authority as Commissioner-General from 2000 to 2003. The Guyana Revenue Authority extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends… ## [Notice to Employers, Employees & Self-Employed Persons | REVISED PERSONAL ALLOWANCE AND DEDUCTIONS FOR INCOME TAX 2026](https://gra.gov.gy/notice-to-employers-employees-self-employed-persons-revised-personal-allowance-and-deductions-for-income-tax-2026/) _2026-02-26 · Fabian Clowes · Guyana Revenue Authority_ Effective January 1, 2026 , the Income Tax (Amendment) Act No. 3 of 2026 amends the personal income tax allowance and increases the chargeable income ceiling for employed and self-employed individuals. Hereunder are the key updates: CHARGEABLE INCOME Section 20 (a) of the Income Tax Act, Chapter 81:01 has been amended to increase the annual Personal Deduction to one million, six hundred and eighty… ## [Exchange Rates](https://gra.gov.gy/exchange-rates/) _2026-01-08 · rgajraj · Guyana Revenue Authority_ Effective August 1, 2026 , the following shall be the rates of exchange for the purpose of the provision to Section 22(1) (a) of the Customs Act, Chapter 82:01:- COUNTRY CURRENCY UNIT GUYANA DOLLARS Australia Dollar 146.44 Argentina Peso 0.14 Austria Euro 239.90 Bahamas Dollar 208.50 Barbados Dollar 104.25 Belgium Euro 239.90 Brazil Real 41.04 China Yuan 30.90 Canada Dollar 148.63 Colombia Peso… ## [Invitation For Bid: Construction of Central Monitoring Room, GRA’s -Headquarters](https://gra.gov.gy/invitation-for-bid-construction-of-central-monitoring-room-gras-headquarters/) _2025-12-08 · Keisha Thomas · Guyana Revenue Authority_ Guyana Revenue Authority hereinafter referred to as “the Employer” , invites eligible bidders to submit their bids for execution of: “ Construction of Central Monitoring Room, GRA’s -Headquarters .” Interested bidders may peruse the bid document at the procuring entity, prior to the purchase a complete set of the bidding documents upon the payment of a non-refundable fee in the amount of: Three…