Politics
Strict penalties for health workers who bypass new centralised medical supply system
Health officials who operate outside Guyana’s new centralised medical supply system will be sent home, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has warned on Monday. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali addresses RHOs and other officials on Monday The president sounded this warning during a meeting with regional health officers (RHOs), hospital administrators, ministry officials and the...
Housing scheme planned for Mahaicony – Croal
The government is working to identify and acquire lands for the development of a new housing scheme in the Mahaicony...
Guyana sets sight on becoming CARICOM Leader in online child safety
Guyana is drawing inspiration from global leaders in digital child protection to craft a national online safety and ethical technology...
‘Absurd’ defence lawyers now seek to blame observers for interference in 2020 elections – Nandlall
In his Tuesday night’s ‘Issues in the News’ commentary, Attorney General Anil Nandlall made a striking claim regarding the ongoing...
New DHB construction to be accelerated with 200 new skilled workers
To expedite the completion of the new Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB), China Railway Construction International Limited (CRCCL) will add 200...
Gov’t responds to GPA’s statement on press freedom concerns
The Department of Information and Public Affairs within the Office of the Prime Minister has responded to the Guyana Press...
Gov’t justified in using ‘One Guyana’ slogan on national documents – Nandlall
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has responded to criticism from APNU+AFC Member of Parliament (MP) Amanza Walton Desir over the inclusion...
Caribbean leaders seek clarity as US mulls sweeping travel bans
(Reuters) – Leaders from across the Caribbean are seeking clarity after a draft of a U.S. government list of over...
Melly Mel’s arrest is a U.S immigration matter, not a political issue, says Attorney General
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has made it clear that the arrest and detention of Melissa Atwell in the United States...
Low turnout for ‘Melly Mel’ protest despite opposition mobilisation
There was a low turnout on Tuesday for a protest supported by the political opposition that was meant to show...
‘Projects Map’ launched to enhance transparency in construction of schools
The Ministry of Education on Tuesday officially launched “Projects Map,” a technology-driven initiative aimed at increasing transparency and public engagement...
$17B set aside for second phase of Wales development – Croal
Works have begun on the second phase of the Wales, West Bank Demerara housing development which will provide both residential...
‘Get the hell out’ – Trinidad’s Rowley urges citizens to move away from British Privy Council after UK visa imposition
(Trinidad and Tobago Guardian) As he prepared to leave office, former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has...
Border controversy: Ralph Gonsalves engages President Ali, now meeting Maduro in Venezuela
Vincentian Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, who previously facilitated a peace deal between Guyana and Venezuela, is now in Venezuela for...
High Court hears arguments for case on residency of voters
Chief Justice (ag) Roxane George on Monday heard hours of arguments from Attorney General Anil Nandlall, Attorney Kurt Da Silva,...
Shuman condemns AFC’s ‘reckless undermining of national unity’
Lenox Shuman, Chairman of the Liberty and Justice Party, on Monday night castigated the Alliance For Change (AFC) for what...
Elections fraud trial: Local observer grilled about SOPs, declaration during cross-examination
The trial into the 2020 General and Regional Elections continued on Monday with the first witness, Rosalinda Rasul, being cross-examined....
$10,000 healthcare voucher: Subsidised costs for range of tests, services
The Government of Guyana launched its $10,000 Universal Healthcare Voucher programme for citizens, a move expected to benefit about 500,000...
GOAL discontinues partnership between ISDC, University of Staffordshire
The Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) on Monday announced that it was discontinuing the partnership with the ISDC and...
Gov’t to launch national programme to provide prostate cancer screening
The government will soon launch a massive national initiative with one of its international partners, and Men on Mission (MoM)...
US deports hundreds of Venezuelans despite court order
(BBC) More than 200 Venezuelans alleged by the White House to be gang members have been deported from the US to...
