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...
AFC says appointment of GECOM Chair should not be left to President, Opposition Leader alone
The Alliance For Change (AFC) – a major partner in the Coalition government – says it intends to use the...
Justice Patterson is not ‘fit and proper’ – Christopher Ram
By Devina Samaroo Political commentator Christopher Ram believes President David Granger is attempting to have a politically-controlled Elections Commission in...
‘It is a dangerous decision’ – Private Sector on appointment of GECOM chair
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) today declared as “dangerous” President David Granger’s unilateral decision to appoint retired High Court Judge,...
‘I, Khemraj Ramjattan, support what the President did’
Khemraj Ramjattan, Chairman of the Alliance For Change (AFC), a major partner in the Coalition government, has declared agreement with...
‘Jagdeo must accept my decision’ – Granger
By Devina Samaroo President David Granger Thursday evening declared that the Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo must accept his unilateral decision...
Unilateral selection of GECOM Chairman an affront to democracy – FITUG
The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) today said it was “very disturbed and most upset” at the...
‘It’s our decision’ – Jordan on tax reform recommendations
By Devina Samaroo Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan has lashed out at Chartered Accountant Christopher Ram who had raised concerns...
‘Fit and proper’ – Granger defends unilateral appointment of GECOM Chair
By Devina Samaroo While he did not comment on whether his actions are in the interest of good governance and...
PPP to legally challenge appointment of GECOM Chairman
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo has made it clear that the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) will move to the courts to...
BREAKING NEWS: Granger unilaterally appoints GECOM Chair
President David Granger has finally selected an individual to be appointed as the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM)...
Granger, Jagdeo meet on GECOM Chair
President David Granger on Thursday afternoon met with the Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo at State House to discuss...
Gov’t satisfied with crime-fighting efforts – Harmon
By Devina Samaroo State Minister Joseph Harmon said the government is satisfied with the police force’s crime-fighting efforts under the...
Marudi miners urged to move to selected area or face action
Itinerant miners working in the Marudi area have been warned that they will face “enforcement” action if they refuse to...
Minimum wage to be increased to $60K; 2017 salary increases to cost $3.5B
The Government has announced ahead of the presentation of the 2018 National Budget that the minimum wage will be increased...
Backbiting at NDC stalled Number 59 road repairs
The pothole on the Public Road at Number 59 Village, Corentyne has been fixed after a horrific accident that left...
$9.2M secured for PAC works in Guyana
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has secured GY$ 9.2 million to support the effective management of National Protected Areas Systems...
‘SOCU needs to focus on quality investigations’ – DPP’s Chambers
The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) says it is reviewing for the second time a file...
Local Journalist calls for regional media outlet
By Devina Samaroo Guyanese journalist Denis Chabrol has issued a call for the establishment of a sustainable regional media house...
