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2026-09-25 · Edition 045
Good morning, Guyana.
Good morning! Here are four developments shaping Guyana today, drawn from national reporting, official sources and international proceedings.
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ENVIRONMENT
Guyana moves to protect 3.7 million acres of intact forest
The government says it is advancing plans to designate about 1.5 million hectares, or 3.7 million acres, in the Acarai-Rupununi corridor as a permanent conservation area. President Irfaan Ali announced the initiative during a United Nations event focused on the global goal of protecting 30% of land and ocean by 2030.
Why it matters: The proposed designation could nearly double Guyana’s permanently conserved area while protecting a biologically rich section of the Amazon. The next questions are the legal timetable, community consultation, management arrangements and long-term financing.
Sources: News Room Guyana · Protected Areas Commission
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ECONOMY & BUSINESS
Amaila Falls bids under review as US EXIM signals interest
The government is evaluating proposals for the 165-megawatt Amaila Falls Hydropower Project and says it hopes to identify a preferred structure in the coming weeks. US EXIM Bank has expressed financing interest, but no successful bidder or financing agreement has been announced.
Why it matters: A credible project could diversify electricity generation and reduce exposure to imported fuel, but the commercial terms will shape costs for taxpayers and GPL customers. The bid evaluation, power-purchase price, financing conditions and environmental safeguards deserve close scrutiny.
Sources: Department of Public Information · Inter-American Development Bank
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Ali urges Venezuela to respect forthcoming ICJ border ruling
President Irfaan Ali told the UN General Assembly that Guyana turned to the International Court of Justice after decades of bilateral efforts and will abide by the court’s decision. He called on Venezuela to do the same, after Venezuela renewed its argument for direct negotiations under the Geneva Agreement.
Why it matters: The case concerns the validity of the 1899 boundary award and remains central to Guyana’s sovereignty and regional stability. The court’s eventual judgment, and both countries’ response to it, will carry legal, diplomatic and security consequences.
Sources: Department of Public Information · International Court of Justice
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LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY
Attorney General warns civilian taser possession may be unlawful
Attorney General Anil Nandlall says selling, buying or possessing tasers without ministerial authority may constitute an offence under Section 32 of the Firearms Act. He argues that conducted electrical weapons fall within the law’s prohibited-weapons provisions; the statement followed reports that tasers were being sold commercially.
Why it matters: The warning has immediate implications for retailers and individuals, but it is a legal interpretation rather than a reported court ruling on a specific case. Clear enforcement guidance would help the public understand licensing, surrender procedures and how the law will be applied.
Sources: Guyana Chronicle · Laws of Guyana, Firearms Act
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Watch today
Watch today: the formal process and consultation timetable for the Acarai-Rupununi conservation area, the Amaila Falls bid evaluation and financing terms, any new ICJ or diplomatic developments involving Venezuela, and police guidance on civilian taser possession.
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