Politics
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 area to help address the growing demand for house lots in Region Five (Mahaica- Berbice). “We are currently working to identify or to acquire some lands to develop a housing scheme within the Mahaicony precinct,”...
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 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...
GAWU moves to CCJ to prevent closures of sugar estates
The Guyana Agriculture and General Workers Union (GAWU) has approached the Caribbean Court of Justice – the highest court in...
Brazil ready to play a key role in Guyana’s petroleum sector
The Brazilian Petroleum Corporation (Petrobras) has expressed a keen interest in entering Guyana’s burgeoning oil and gas sector. President David...
Holder maintains money budgeted for severance, workers will be paid in January
Agriculture Minister Noel Holder is maintaining that monies were allotted in the 2018 National Budget to distribute severance payments for...
Jagdeo criticises Gov’t for not paying bonuses
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo has flagged the Government for failing to pay bonuses to public servants and members of the...
Holder denies allegations of assault at his Ministry
Minister of Agriculture Noel Holder has denied allegations of assault against a woman at his Ministry. The bizarre allegations were...
President calls for peace, security at 51st MERCOSUR Summit
In his address to the 51st Summit of the Heads of State of the Common Market of the South (MERCOSUR)...
Guyana inks agreements with Brazil
President David Granger today inked two agreements with the Federative Republic of Brazil. The agreements are: Complementary Agreement to the...
$99M living quarters for judges, magistrates commissioned in Essequibo
Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, commissioned a $99M, fully furnished modern living quarters facility...
President on State visit to Brazil
President David Granger on Wednesday evening, arrived at the Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport in Brasilia, Brazil at the invitation of...
GWI defends green and yellow vehicle
Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has defended its green and yellow decal on its Safety Unit Vehicle – the colours which...
$21M Stelling commissioned at Ykinipa
President David Granger on Sunday, December 17, 2017, commissioned a $21M stelling at Ykinipa Village, Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two), which leads...
Jagdeo promises fired sugar workers monthly salary if voted back into office
By Royan Abrams During an outreach by members of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) in the East Canje Berbice...
President gets rid of 3 advisors
Head of State, David Granger has taken a decision not to renew the contracts of three of his advisors who...
President defends performance of Attorney General
President David Granger on Friday sought to defend his Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams for losing...
2018 Budget approved
The Government’s fiscal spending for the year 2018 has been given the green light by the National Assembly. The sums...
Fort Ordnance Primary School commissioned as emergency shelter
In its continuous effort to advance the disaster preparedness in Guyana, the Civil Defense Commission (CDC) on Friday, December 15,...
Gov’t to ink MoU with NTC to address Indigenous people’s issues
The National Toshaos Council (NTC) and the Ministry of Natural Resources will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) before...
Jagdeo prepared to go to court over Exxon bonus
Opposition Leader and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Bharrat Jagdeo Friday said he is prepared to go...
