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...
President Granger “concerned” but wants no probe in leaked COI report
By Devina Samaroo President David Granger on Wednesday said he is concerned about the leaked Commission of Inquiry (COI) report...
Investigation clears Chief Press Officer of malicious intent – Granger
Embattled Chief Press Officer, Lloyda Garrett has been cleared of “malicious intent” following an investigation that was launched into her...
President wants meeting with Jagdeo on third GECOM list
By Devina Samaroo President David Granger says he is hopeful of meeting with Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo next...
ExxonMobil interested in running pipeline for natural gas
By Devina Samaroo Government has expressed an interest in bringing natural gas from the oil reservoirs offshore via pipelines for...
Santa Rosa leaders demand Gov’t fix incorrect demarcation
By Devina Samaroo A number of families have been living in uncertainty for years following a contentious demarcation of the...
ExxonMobil willing to make oil contract public
By Devina Samaroo Given the importance of transparent governance in oil-producing countries, ExxonMobil says it is prepared to make its...
PPP wants probe into award of contracts for Durban Park project
Even as a special audit is being conducted into the project, the parliamentary opposition is now calling for an official...
AG prepared to call in police over GECOM radio purchase
The Auditor General Deodat Sharma said he is prepared to exercise his powers to turn to the police to further...
Missing records hindering probe into Durban Park Project
By Devina Samaroo Missing financial records is holding up a special audit into the controversial Durban Park project, according to...
CJ ruling allows president to unilaterally appoint GECOM Chair in the future
The ruling by Chief Justice (ag), Roxanne George-Wiltshire, allows the President to unilaterally appoint a Chairman of the Guyana Elections...
Guyana committed to UN process in resolving controversy with Venezuela
President David Granger has reiterated his Government’s commitment to the course of action outlined by former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General,...
Deputy Crime Chief removed from CID
By Leroy Smith Commissioner of Police (ag), David Ramnarine has granted Senior Superintendent, Reshi Das his wish of being removed...
‘Guyana will not destroy biodiversity in becoming an oil state’ – Granger
President David Granger has said that Guyana will maintain its commitment to biodiversity protection while becoming an oil state. “…when...
Guyana must move away from the ‘curse’ of sugar, traditional sectors – President
President David Granger Friday evening described sugar and other traditional sectors the economy has depended on as a ‘curse’ and...
‘We don’t need more barrels, we need brains’ – Granger tells Guyanese in New York
President David Granger Friday evening implored Guyanese to contribute to the development of Guyana by investing in the country and...
GuySuCo accuses Union of sabotaging industry
The Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) is accusing one of the major unions representing sugar workers of attempting to sabotage...
PM, CDC to assist storm-hit Bath Settlement residents
Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo led a delegation comprised of officials from the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) and members of the...
Edghill alarmed over Harmon’s cover-up of Patterson’s “lies”
Opposition Parliamentarian, Juan Edghill believes there is a coordinated attempt at the level of the executive to mislead the public...
