each day requires immediate attention due to the dangers that lurk in traffic. She pointed out that the situation is alarming which is why the government must formulate clear legislation on e-bikes as soon as possible.

“It is very dangerous. One has to stay on one’s toes in traffic because one does not hear those e-bikes approaching,” MP Sadi told Times of Suriname. The legislator explained that accidents could happen at any moment and that they could have serious consequences. She also made it clear that citizens as well as the government carry the responsibility of maintaining ing traffic safety. “Policy and legislation must protect citizens better while individual road users must also be aware of their role in traffic.” MP Sadi urges parents to keep an eye on their children. “I see children from the primary school going to school on e-bikes in the districts and even in Paramaribo. Parents must take their responsibilities seriously,” said MP Sadi who added that the legislation must focus on an age requirement, mandatory protective gear such as helmets but also on mandatory insurance.

GEORGETOWN - The Government of Guyana (GoG) will be increasing the country’s debt by the end of 2026 to a troubling US$10.3 billion, all while assuring citizens that its borrowing stands within the threshold- a dangerous move that could affect generations to come. Sounding this alarm was former Finance Minister, Winston Jordan during an appearance on ‘The Countdown’ show, streamed across social media platforms on Sunday. In last Sunday’s episode, Jordan focused on the $1.558 trillion Budget for 2026, laid in the National Assembly on January 26. In three words, he described the fiscal blueprint for the nation as “reckless, thoughtless and heartless.”

He pointed out that Guyana simply does not have the physical, financial or human resources to run such a large budget. The former minister noted that this year’s budget will be financed by about $512 billion in taxes, along with carbon credit and GRIF inflows of another $49 billion. Government has also signaled that $495 billion in oil revenue will be available this year to finance national development priorities, leaving a deficit of $491 billion which will be financed through loans.

This increased borrowing will move Guyana’s debt burden from US$7.7 billion at the end of 2025 to US$10.3 billion this year. With Guyana’s debt now hitting double digits, Jordan cautioned against using inflated growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to justify borrowing. “The