DemocracyGuyana.com https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo pledges to raise the direct contracting limit for Hinterland Communities to $30 million (GYD) Homepage Gov’t tables Gaming Authority Bill following calls from religious community for stronger gambling controls Message by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to the Parliament of Guyana, Monday 27th July, 2026 Guyana accredits Ambassador to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Village leaders welcome $30M boost for hinterland roads, bridges Psychosocial support expanded for MV Barima victims, public New land acquisition to boost housing opportunities in Region Two ‘We already started to invest in 26,175 new lots in Region Three’ – Pres Ali Local heroes: boatmen who answered the call, aided recovery efforts Guyanese welcome GDB bill, initiative to boost opportunities Divers face difficulty during MV Barima recovery operations – T&T Coast Guard Families to determine whether MV Barima will be salvaged or become memorial site – PM Phillips Government to establish Guyana Development Bank offices in every region, recruit staff Son of missing MV Barima crew member speaks on grief, support & the search for answers After-action report to review MV Barima rescue operation once mission concludes ‘Every effort being made to identify MV Barima victims with utmost dignity’ – PM Phillips Message by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to the Parliament of Guyana, Monday 27th July, 2026 Parliament Approves Guyana Development Bank Bill to Expand Zero-Interest Financing for Small Businesses 31 village leaders receive 30M maintenance contract Newly formed South Rupununi Development gets contract for remedial road works NTC 2026 ends with landmark investments for Guyana’s first peoples Village projects in Santa Aratack creating employment President Ali announces independent international Commission of Inquiry into MV Barima tragedy Photo Gallery Leadership in the darkest hour Guyana strong – in the face of calamity, Guyana must be united, bold and strong Hindu Community in Guyana Unites in Prayer as Nation Grieves MV Barima Tragedy Cabinet Ministers Attend 2026 National Toshaos Council Conference, Reaffirm Commitment to Indigenous Development Press Release: Agri minister engages toshaos to develop village profiles for agricultural development Search and recovery efforts intensify as 73 bodies recovered Press Statement by Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips Indigenous development central to national progress – Min Browne-Shadeek One more body recovered as round-the-clock MV Barima recovery operation continues Indigenous communities encouraged to use financial tools to strengthen local economies Recovery operation enters critical phase as search continues for MV Barima victims Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo Unveils Major Development Agenda for Amerindian Communities After 60 years of independence, Guyana has its weakest-ever Opposition The Promise Kept: Why Guyana’s First Peoples Continue to Trust the PPP 53 rescued as gov’t leads extensive search operation following MV Barima capsizing Ferry Disaster Off Guyana Coast Leaves Dozens Feared Dead as Search Continues Update: 67 people, including 15 children rescued from MV Barima Statement by Prime Minister Mark Phillips on the incident involving the MV Marima on it’s journey to Port Kaituma, Region One Government stands with families as support continues following MV Barima incident Spain Clinch 2026 FIFA World Cup with Historic Victory Over Argentina Our Tenders Political theatre cannot erase the facts about St. Cuthbert’s Mission Argentina Stun England With Dramatic Late Comeback to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Guyana strengthens regional fight against financial crime A CoI and the fate of Bishop Edghill