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...
Free UG driving demand, forces expansion of medicine and engineering programmes
President Dr. Irfaan Ali says the government’s move to make university education free has already doubled applications at the University...
President Ali: Major investments coming to modernise GPL, power grid
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced that the government will embark on a series of multi-million-dollar investments to modernise the...
Gov’t to rescue Georgetown with ambitious ‘City Revival Plan’
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has unveiled a sweeping Georgetown Revival Plan, signalling the government’s determination to transform the capital city...
Youngest, technocrat minister Keoma Griffith promises vibrance, reform at Labour Ministry
Just two days into his new role, Keoma Griffith, Guyana’s freshly appointed Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, says he...
Indar outlines ambitious agenda as first Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation
Deodat Indar has stepped into a newly created role with a wide-reaching mandate, serving as Guyana’s first Minister of Public...
Smith-Joseph gets permission to travel abroad; Rhonda Lam details discrepancies as 2020 elections fraud trial resumes
The trial into the events surrounding the 2020 General and Regional Elections resumed on Monday after an adjournment, with testimony...
Single mother receives new home through Core Housing Programme
After years of renting and moving between relatives, Ms. Colleen Benn and her three children, ages 13, 14, and...
Another blow to PNC/R, Wayne Maison walks away citing disrespect and favouritism
The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) has suffered another resignation, this time from Robert Wayne Maison, a longstanding party activist...
PNCR Chairman Shurwayne Holder resigns amid growing internal discontent
Chairman of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Shurwayne Holder, has resigned from his post, becoming the latest senior figure...
GST Reforms in India would strengthen India-Guyana economic and developmental partnership
On August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would undertake far-reaching reforms in India’s Goods & Services Tax...
‘I had a good run’ – Mervyn Williams quits PNC/R
“I had a good run,” former Member of Parliament Mervyn Williams declared as he announced his resignation from the People’s...
First day as Local Gov’t Minister, Manickchand presses contractors on completion of Bamia Primary School
On her first day as Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand wasted no time in signalling her...
WIN’s 16-member Parliamentary team could see key ally Mark France missing
We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), the fledgling political force led by sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed, has reportedly named its 16-member...
From the Pitch to Government: Steven Jacobs’s remarkable journey
In a testament to his multifaceted career, former national cricketer Steven Anthony Jacobs has been sworn in as Minister within...
Ali’s new Cabinet blends fresh faces, new ministries and continuity
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday evening unveiled his new Cabinet, a mix of fresh political entrants, experienced hands...
President Ali says PPP candidates beyond Cabinet & Parliament will drive national transformation
Even as his new Cabinet took the Oath of Office at State House on Saturday evening, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan...
President Ali sets results-driven agenda as the new Cabinet is sworn in
Moments before administering the Oath of Office to his new Cabinet on Saturday evening at State House, President Dr Mohamed...
Ambassador Elisabeth Harper passes away
Guyana has lost one of its most distinguished diplomats with the passing of Ambassador Elisabeth Harper, a career diplomat who...
