Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Guyana Daily Brief

Georgetown Goes Underwater (Again)

Almost 24 hours of continuous heavy rain on Saturday left Georgetown streets severely flooded, with citizens reporting health concerns and general inconvenience across multiple communities. Minister Manickchand toured affected areas on the East Bank. The drains did not tour themselves, but we appreciate the effort.

The Powerships Are Not Going Anywhere

Guyana is set to extend its contract with Karpowership — the Turkish company renting two powerships to the country at a daily rate — because the Wales Gas-to-Energy project is delayed. Again. The AFC has been sounding alarm about the ballooning cost of the Wales project and the government’s continued silence on how much it has actually cost so far. GPL launched a “Solar Express Lane” this week to help customers integrate solar faster. One lane going in, one lane going further into Karpowership’s pocket.

The Streets of Georgetown: Whose Are They, Exactly?

The Ministry of Public Works says it took control of 22 Georgetown city streets due to “longstanding neglect” by the Mayor and City Council. Mayor Alfred Mentore says the government showed up with police ranks, blocked councillors from entering municipal property on Water Street, put up a “No Trespassing” sign, and told everyone the orders came “from above.” A senior officer declined to say who above. The ministry says this is maintenance. The mayor says this is an abuse of state power. One of them is right. We’re just not allowed to say which one.

Mohameds Head to the CCJ — Last Chance Saloon

The father-son Mohamed team’s extradition appeal now heads to the Caribbean Court of Justice. The Attorney General says the appeal is unlikely to succeed. The CCJ is the apex court. As Kaieteur News put it this week: lose there, and it’s finished. Handcuffs.

ExxonMobil Spent US$700M With Local Suppliers Last Year

EMGL President Alistair Routledge confirmed that ExxonMobil Guyana spent approximately US$700 million with local suppliers in 2025. The Bank of Guyana’s Annual Report and the University of Guyana’s latest study, meanwhile, both documented what it costs to actually live in this oil-rich country. The numbers, according to Kaieteur News, “tell Guyanese horrors.” We’re sure those two things will sort themselves out eventually.

Guyana and Belize Sign Forest MoU

The governments of Guyana and Belize signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Friday to strengthen cooperation in the forest sector. This is good. The forests would like to be cooperated about.

Pilot Licence Drama at ASL and GCAA

Fresh controversy has emerged between Air Services Limited and the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority over the reinstatement of a pilot’s licence. Lawyers have been retained. The sky remains technically open.

Jagan Memorial Cycle Race Rolls Today

The Annual Jagan’s Memorial Cycle Road Race pedals off today along the Berbice Highway, hosted by the Flying Ace Cycle Club. Six concurrent races, New Amsterdam to the No. 51 Police Station and back to Babu-John. Top cyclists expected. Strong legs required.

Fenty Beauty Has Landed

Rihanna’s global beauty brand officially launched in Guyana on Saturday, brought in by Glamour Beauty, the country’s premier retail chain. It is the first time Fenty Beauty products are available locally. Georgetown’s collective glow-up begins now.

That’s your Sunday. Stay dry if you can. — GDB