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...
Jagdeo highlights next phase of Guyana’s growth during Scotland visit
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo engaged with The King’s Foundation during his recent visit to Scotland, where he explored a...
Fmr. Agriculture Minister Satyadeow Sawh remembered on 20th death anniversary
Former Agriculture Minister Satyadeow Sawh was on Saturday hailed as a remarkable human being by President Dr. Irfaan Ali...
VP urges Commonwealth to rethink approach to Climate finance and urban dev.
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today urged Commonwealth countries to make the most of new opportunities to access climate finance and...
Magistrate flags defence attorney’s ‘extended’ absence as 2020 elections trial continues
As the trial into the 2020 General and Regional Elections continues, acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty on Friday raised concerns...
Visa applications doubled since French Embassy opened here – Ambassador
While visa-free travel remains a longer-term goal, visa applications from Guyanese seeking to travel to France and the wider European...
Testing centres in communities to help gov’t revolutionise healthcare
President Dr. Irfaan Ali says new testing centres will be set up in communities across the country as part of...
ICJ to hear Guyana-Venezuela border case starting May 4
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will begin oral hearings on Monday, May 4, in the long-standing border controversy between...
More than 240,000 citizens get $100,000 cash grant
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh announced that a total of 241,614 persons have now received their $100,000 cash grants as...
Finance Minister calls on Caribbean leaders to redouble efforts to remove barriers to intra-regional trade
As countries in the Caribbean continue to focus on how achieving sustainable and resilient economic growth across the region can...
Guyana launches bamboo pilot project
A milestone bamboo planting activity has commenced for the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) project: “Piloting Bamboo for Restoration & Sustainable...
City Council eyeing alternative site for displaced Square of the Revolution vendors
Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore on Tuesday said the city is moving to provide an alternative space for displaced vendors who...
New pathways open for Guyana as Martinique enters CARICOM, French Guiana possibly next
The move to bring Martinique into CARICOM, alongside ongoing efforts by French Guiana to soon follow, is being positioned as...
Procurement phase to begin next week on local law school – Nandlall
After more than a decade of discussions spanning successive administrations, Guyana’s long-awaited law school is moving into implementation phase with...
City Council unveils $5.7 billion budget for 2026
Finance Chairman of the City Council, Lelon Saul on Tuesday presented the body’s $5.697 billion proposed 2026 budget. It is...
CCJ to rule ‘soon’ in Mohameds’ appeal; urges restraint in public commentary
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Tuesday reserved its decision in the appeal brought by Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed....
First 110 Young Professional houses at Palmyra set for completion in June
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal says the first batch of 110 young professional houses under construction at Palmyra, Region Six,...
$6B Aubrey Barker Road opens; displaced vendors get new space, property value soars
Residents turned out in their numbers as the newly upgraded Aubrey Barker Road was officially opened on Monday, marking...
More city roads go public; Pres. Ali says ‘no second-guessing’ ambition for PPP-run Georgetown
Weeks after more than 50 roads across the city were designated public roads, President Dr. Irfaan Ali said Aubrey Barker...
