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...
Union rejects Govt’s proposed salary increases for 2017
Less than two months before the presentation of Budget 2018, the Government and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) is...
PNC/R erects fence; says reflects strength of Party on 60th anniversary
The People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) in commemoration of its 60th Anniversary continues its celebrations across Guyana and on Sunday,...
Harmon defends right to hold political offices despite possible breach of constitution
Minister of State and Cabinet Secretary, Joseph Harmon on Friday defended his right to serve in two capacities despite claims...
Teixeira blasts US Ambassador for GECOM ‘not in crisis’ comment
By Bibi Khatoon The United States Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway had recently opined that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM)...
Harmon defends hosting PNC event at State House
In defence of a decision taken by President David Granger, Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, who is also an Executive...
Former PS takes Gov’t to Court over unlawful dismissal
Former Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Health, Leslie Cadogan has filed legal proceedings against the government on...
Chilean Gov’t provides training to Guyanese foreign service officials
Through a bilateral arrangement between the Governments of Guyana and Chile, Foreign Service officials in Guyana will benefit from a...
Sacked Deputy Solicitor General speaks out, to legally challenge dismissal
By Fareeza Haniff Former Deputy Solicitor General, Prithima Kissoon, who was fired from her job at the Attorney General’s chambers...
‘No new taxes does not mean no increase in taxes’- Chris Ram
By Bibi Khatoon The 2018 National Budget will be presented in less than two months and Minister of Finance, Winston...
PNCR bursary awards hosted at State House
The People’s National Congress Reform Bursary Awards was Thursday hosted at the State House for the first time, defying the...
PSC calls for clarity, Granger tells them to get innovative
By Devina Samaroo As private sector officials sought clarity on government’s approach to economic development, they were greeted with a...
Nandlall files legal action against changes in Broadcasting Bill
A private broadcaster has moved to the High Court to legally challenge the changes made to the legislation governing the...
PPP submits motion to reverse tax measures
Though the Minister of Finance Winston Jordan has promised no new taxes in Budget 2018, the parliamentary opposition has submitted...
‘What happens if Exxon stops producing gas?’ – Jagdeo shoots down natural gas idea
Amid talks to bring natural gas onshore, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo is questioning the feasibility and sustainability of the project,...
Granger probably not “fit and proper” to select GECOM Chairman – Jagdeo
By Devina Samaroo Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said if his third list of nominees is rejected, then President...
PPP says democratic gains achieved after Oct. 5, 1992 being eroded
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP), which was elected to government on October 5, 1992, in an election that was hailed...
President accredits new Ambassadors of Austria, Azerbaijan
President David Granger expressed his Government’s willingness to explore deeper cooperation with its bilateral partners in the areas of e-governance,...
Guyanese nationals to be evacuated by weekend – Min. Greenidge
By Devina Samaroo With talks already underway with commercial airlines, scores of Guyanese living in islands which were ravaged by...
