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...
Another PPP/C term will fuel long-term prosperity
A second consecutive PPP/C term is the best way to guarantee long-term prosperity for all Guyanese. President Ali and his...
GPSU urges peace & responsibility ahead of September 1 polls
See below full press release issued by the GPSU: The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) was accredited as a Local...
Jason Carter to lead Carter Center election mission in Guyana
See below full statement issued by the Carter Center: The Carter Center’s election observers have arrived in Guyana and are...
‘The choice before us is between division & unity’ – Randy Wade, cousin of APNU’s Darren Wade backs PPP/C
Randy Wade, cousin of opposition-aligned attorney and APNU supporter Darren Wade, has openly declared his support for the governing People’s...
Fmr. ANUG member details how he plans to vote and why
Paul Yearwood, who was a vocal member of A New and United Guyana (ANUG), now says he will vote for...
Commuters will be able to use new Demerara River bridge ‘very early in September’ – President
President Dr. Irfaan Ali confirmed early Thursday morning that commuters will be able to travel on the new Demerara River...
Guyana to seek investments for all-inclusive resorts next week – President
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday said expressions of interest for all-inclusive resorts across Guyana will be sought next week....
Joel Bhagwandin says PPP/C’s oil and gas reforms rooted in law, not betrayal
In response to recent criticisms by former EPA head Dr. Vincent Adams, financial analyst Joel Bhagwandin has mounted a detailed...
Muslim leader scolds Hana Mohamed; accuses her of peddling lies, defamatory statements
— ”It is abundantly clear you are NOT ready for leadership” Abdool Aleem Rahim, the President of the Guyana Islamic...
Nandlall writes police, observers over statements by Mohamed, Norton on election results and threat of violence
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has written to international observers and the Guyana Police Force, raising concerns about recent remarks from...
GECOM defends ballot decision; says Forward Guyana has only themselves to blame
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Tuesday mounted a firm defence in the High Court, insisting that it acted squarely...
President condemns attacks on Afro-Guyanese, religious PPP supporters
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday night condemned what he described as “hurtful and dangerous” attacks on Afro-Guyanese and religious...
PM Phillips makes direct appeal to Afro-Guyanese voters at Eccles rally
Prime Minister Mark Phillips Tuesday made a direct pitch to Afro-Guyanese voters, urging them to rally behind the People’s Progressive...
Jagdeo makes passionate appeal to first-time voters
General Secretary of the governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Bharrat Jagdeo, has issued one of his strongest appeals yet...
Party agents cannot stop voting when dissatisfied – GECOM CEO clarifies
Chief Elections Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Vishnu Persaud, has made it clear that political party...
New Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam Highway paves way for easier travel to Soesdyke, Linden soon
A new four-lane highway, the Great Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam (Craig) interconnection, was commissioned by President Dr. Irfaan Ali...
GECOM confirms photos of actual ballots posted online but source unknown
Chief Elections Officer (CEO) Vishnu Persaud on Monday said that GECOM has been able to confirm that photos of actual...
83% turnout for Disciplined Forces vote
With just one week before Guyanese head to the polls, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is reporting a high, 83...
