The National Assembly passes the Hire Purchase (Amendment) Bill 2026 on Monday. The bill is intended to clarify the legal framework that governs disputes arising under Guyana’s Hire Purchase Act, while improving access to justice for consumers and businesses. During the bill’s second reading, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues says the amendments remove ambiguity in how disputes are handled under the existing legal framework. Both outlets report that the bill’s purpose is to reduce uncertainty in the interpretation or application of the Hire Purchase Act and to provide a clearer basis for resolving hire purchase-related conflicts. The reporting does not specify particular sections being changed, the expected impact on court or dispute processes, or any timeline for implementation, but it frames the legislation as a corrective step aimed at strengthening legal clarity and making it easier for affected parties to pursue remedies. The sources agree on the bill’s passage, its stated goals, and the minister’s position that removing ambiguity is central to the amendment.