Politics
Guyana stands firm on sovereignty as ICJ prepares final judgment in border case – PM
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips addressed the National Assembly on Friday, emphasising that Guyana stands firm on its sovereignty as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) prepares its final judgment in the border controversy case with Venezuela. Guyana has asked the court to confirm that the boundary defined in the 1899 award and demarcated...
Gov’t moves to repeal ‘flawed’ 2015 Fmr. Presidents’ Benefits law
See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility...
Minister Singh tables Loan Agreements in National Assembly
See below full release from the Ministry of Finance: The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government continues to manage Guyana’s public...
Prime Minister calls for national renewal through faith, integrity and inclusion at ‘Mantle of Deborah’ Summit
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, has underscored that Guyana’s ongoing transformation must rest firmly on the pillars of moral...
$1.3B Cummings Lodge water treatment plant to serve over 10,000 residents
Everyone knows that water is essential for life, but not just any water – clean, safe, and drinkable water. For...
Government to engage churches, mosques and temples on building better citizens – President Ali
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali is calling on the nation’s religious and social institutions to partner with the government in...
Mahipaul calls out Mohamed over ‘misinformed’ claims on Opposition Leader vote; dismisses PPP interference theory
Opposition Member of Parliament Ganesh Mahipaul has rejected claims that the governing People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is attempting to influence...
US$156M World Bank loan to help modernise Guyana’s transport corridors, boost connectivity and resilience
Guyana’s infrastructure landscape is set for another major transformation through a new US$156 million loan agreement with the World Bank,...
Carter Center urges political parties to submit campaign finance reports to GECOM
With the statutory deadline fast approaching, the Carter Center has issued a renewed call for all political parties that contested...
Dr. Ali urges new GDF Officers to embrace modern warfare challenges with discipline, technology
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Dr Irfaan Ali, has called on newly commissioned officers and warrant officers of...
Trump says Venezuelan President Maduro ‘doesn’t want to f**k around’ with US
(Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro does not want to “f**k around” with...
Ansa McAl backs President Ali’s call to place Guyanese products on Caribbean shelves
President Irfaan Ali on Friday urged regional conglomerate Ansa McAL to use its extensive distribution network to promote Guyanese products...
Caribbean countries should not fear US involvement in anti-drugs operation – President Ali says region will remain a zone of peace
President Irfaan Ali on Friday reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to regional peace and security, rejecting suggestions that Caribbean nations should fear...
City Council gets two trucks to help manage waste
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development on Friday handed over two new trucks to the Georgetown Mayor and...
President Ali announces 11 new tourism projects, regional airport in Lethem
In the coming weeks, the government will invite expressions of interest (EIOs) for 11 new tourism projects across several regions,...
No PPP/APNU collaboration: Jagdeo says claims of political deals are false
Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has dismissed as “nonsense” the suggestion...
‘A personal triumph & national honour’ – Justice Arif Bulkan sworn in as CCJ Judge
Guyanese legal scholar and human rights advocate, Justice Christopher Arif Bulkan, was on Thursday sworn in as a Judge of...
Full Caribbean acceptance of CCJ key to true regional sovereignty – President Ali says
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has urged all Caribbean nations to accept the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as their final...
Jagdeo dismisses claims PPP delaying Parliament over Azruddin Mohamed
Vice President and PPP/C General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday dismissed claims that the government is delaying the convening...
With plans to construct 40,000 housing units by 2030, Jagdeo warns local contractors on quality
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo announced on Thursday that the government is moving aggressively to implement its housing policy, with...
‘Expect changes’ – Gov’t to crack down on widespread community-level gambling, Jagdeo says
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo announced on Thursday that the government will implement stronger regulations to curb the negative effects...
