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...
WPA vows to leave coalition if elections are not “free and fair”
In its first public statement on the unilateral appointment of the GECOM Chair, the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) has vowed...
Greenidge set for talks with Venezuela officials on border controversy
A team of officials led by Guyana’s Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge is now in New...
Land COI wants more time to complete work
The Commission of Inquiry (COI) established by President David Granger to resolve land issues has requested more time to complete...
First meeting of Local Gov’t Commission rescheduled after absence of PPP members
The inaugural meeting of the country’s first Local Government Commission was rescheduled following the absence of the three commissioners who...
GPSU threatens industrial action, condemns Gov’t “take it or leave it” approach on wages
By Devina Samaroo In an all too familiar cry, the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) has promised industrial action unless...
US Ambassador urges quick resolution to court action over GECOM Chair
United States Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway has advised that the Courts is the ultimate and best option for any...
Chris Ram holds no significant post with Gov’t – Harmon
By Bibi Khatoon Minister of State, Joseph Harmon on Friday called on Chartered Accountant, Christopher Ram to discontinue all contracts...
Granger to meet GTU after negotiations break down with Edu. Minister
President David Granger is “concerned” about the reports regarding the outcome of the meeting between the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU)...
‘Teachers must be patient’- Nagamootoo says in response to wage hike
By Bibi Khatoon As teachers prepare for a countrywide strike, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo believes that they should be patient...
Canada remains ‘neutral’ in unilateral appointment of GECOM Chairman
Newly appointed Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Lilian Chatterjee, says that Canada wishes to remain “neutral” as it relates to...
Chinese oil partner adds to Guyana staff
China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) Nexen, a partner with Exxon Mobil in the development of the Stabroek Block offshore...
Joe Singh did not resign from GECOM Chairmanship
Following reports in the media, sources close to Major General (retired) Joe Singh have revealed that he did not resign...
Teachers Union walks out of meeting with Min. Henry, prepares to strike
The Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) today stormed out of a meeting with the Minister of Education, Nicolette Henry after its...
Mocha residents cannot dictate who moves into their community – Min. Yearwood
Minister with responsibility for Housing, Valerie Patterson-Yearwood says she cannot allow Mocha residents to dictate whether the Lombard/Broad Street squatters...
Petroleum Commission: Ramkarran advises against ‘heavy hand’ of Minister
Former Speaker of the House National Assembly Ralph Ramkarran and the former Energy Minister of Trinidad Kevin Ramnarine have both...
PPP plans worldwide trips to raise concerns about appointment of GECOM Chair
Following the unilateral appointment of the GECOM Chairman, the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) has announced the establishment of an internal...
Granger misused constitutional proviso to unilaterally appoint GECOM Chairman – Ramotar
Immediate past President Donald Ramotar has reprimanded his successor for misusing the proviso under Article 161 of the Guyana Constitution....
BREAKING NEWS: Christopher Ram drops all gov’t-related posts
Chartered accountant Christopher Ram has resigned from all-government related posts after President David Granger rejected his nomination to be chairman...
