Ranch Scrutiny and Ex-Presidents' Benefits | Guyana News

Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Guyana’s trade union leaders are demanding an independent probe into President Irfaan Ali’s 150-acre ranch, questioning whether state resources or presidential power were used in its development. They also oppose a new bill granting benefits to former presidents, calling it a tax burden during economic hardship and arguing public service should be about duty, not lifelong perks. Attorney General Anil Nandlall defends the bill, saying it simply restores fairness by standardizing benefits previously handed out informally — a move he says corrects past political imbalances and ensures equal…