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...
Guyana seeks urgent Court intervention to stop Venezuela’s electoral plans for Essequibo
Guyana has taken a significant step in its ongoing territorial controversy with Venezuela, submitting an urgent request to the International...
‘Ignorant’ to claim recent police promotions unlawful – Nandlall
In defence of the Police Service Commission (PSC) and its recent promotions within the Guyana Police Force, Attorney General Anil...
Venezuela interacted with FPSO platforms ‘undoubtedly under Guyana’s jurisdiction’ – says Ralph Gonsalves
By Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy Ralph Gonsalves, the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, has made it clear that...
Third National Assembly of Girls opens in bid to empower young women
Scores of young women from across Guyana gathered at the Parliament Buildings on Wednesday as the Sitting of the Third...
Spouses, children of dead persons can collect cash grants; over 500,000 cheques distributed
Attorney General Anil Nandlall announced Tuesday night that over 500,000 cash grants have been successfully distributed across the country, as...
Bartica to Parika ferry service continues without delay
A truck offloading incident occurred earlier on Tuesday aboard the M.V. Malali, a vessel transporting vehicles from Parika to Bartica....
Job searching, hiring now easier as Labour ministry launches ‘SkillsConnect’ app
The Ministry of Labour launched a new mobile application called SkillsConnect on Tuesday, a move that will help job seekers...
‘All records accounted for’ – Housing Ministry says after annex ransacked
See below the full statement from the Ministry of Housing and Water: The Ministry of Housing and Water, through the...
Extra lane to help ease East Coast traffic woes from Tuesday
There has been a buildup in traffic along the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) due to the temporary closure of...
Venezuela’s actions threaten ‘peace, good order & security’ – Guyana formally protests recent incursion
See full statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: Briefing Note on the incursion of a Venezuelan...
‘Venezuela should acknowledge, respect Guyana’s sovereignty’ – FITUG
See below the full release from the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG): The Federation of Independent Trade...
France tells Venezuela to ‘refrain from any unilateral action’ after incursion in Guyana’s waters
See below the full statement issued by France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: France expresses its concern over the...
World Bank greenlights funding for more renewable energy plans in Guyana
See below the full release from the World Bank: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a new project...
Migrants helping to ease labour demand – Hamilton
Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton recently revealed that the government can no longer delay the introduction of migrant labour into...
143 Region Six contractors receive payments as road projects near completion
The Ministry of Public Works has taken decisive steps to ensure payments for ongoing infrastructure projects in Region Six are processed...
PNC/R heavyweight Amna Ally resigns days after Vanessa Kissoon; calls for resignation of Norton and his executive team
Amna Ally, a political heavyweight in the main opposition People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), has tendered her resignation from the...
Commonwealth stands by Guyana following Venezuelan Coast Guard violation of maritime borders
Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, KC, has expressed grave concern following Saturday’s incident in which a Venezuelan coast guard vessel entered...
UK Foreign Secretary reaffirms support for Guyana following Venezuelan maritime violation
United Kingdom (UK) Foreign Secretary David Lammy has reiterated Britain’s unwavering support for Guyana’s territorial integrity after a Venezuelan patrol...
