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...
Jagdeo scoffs at WIN’s letters to UN, CARICOM: ‘A vagrant can write the Secretary-General’
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday brushed aside letters sent by the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party...
Jagdeo insists key incidents, including vote-buying, omitted from Carter Center report
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said the Carter Center’s first pre-election report...
‘You can trust us, because we did what we promised’ – Jagdeo tells Army, Police, Prison Service ahead of Friday’s vote
On the eve of voting by the Police, Army and Prison Service, People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) General Secretary and Vice...
PPP/C eyes prefab houses to achieve ambitious housing target
The government’s ambitious plan to deliver 40,000 houses over the next five years is set to transform Guyana’s housing landscape,...
PPP promises higher wages, more scholarships & promotions for Joint Services ranks
Members of the Disciplined Services will cast their ballots on Friday ahead of the September 1 general and regional elections,...
‘PPP/C has done more for Police than any party’– Bond tells Disciplined Services ahead of Friday’s vote
As members of the disciplined services prepare to cast their ballots on Friday ahead of the September 1 General and...
New Timehri Police Station commissioned
A modern Police Station was commissioned at Timehri, East Bank Demerara, on Wednesday, a move expected to help Officers better...
Fmr. Foreign Affairs Minister of Tonga to lead Commonwealth Observer Group for Guyana’s elections
See below the full release from the Commonwealth: The Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon. Shirley Botchwey will deploy a Commonwealth Observer Group...
Rice farmers to benefit from price stabilisation fund to guarantee timely payments
Thousands of rice farmers across Guyana will see major relief through the establishment of storage facilities and a price stabilisation...
GECOM hosts orientation for accredited election observers
See below the full release from the Guyana Elections Commission: The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) hosted an orientation session on...
‘Vote for those who look out for you’ – President Ali says to members of the disciplined forces
As members of the disciplined services head to the polls this coming Friday, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr...
WIN writes UN, CARICOM over account closures by Scotia & local banks
The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party, led by U.S.-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed, has written to the United Nations...
The Manifesto Series: Cash Initiatives
Six political parties are contesting the upcoming General and Regional Elections in Guyana. Seeking support from citizens, the candidates of...
Bruce Golding leads OAS electoral observation mission to Guyana
See below the full release from the Organization of American States (OAS): The Organization of American States (OAS) has begun...
Forward Guyana takes GECOM to court over alleged exclusion from ballots in hinterland regions
The Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) has filed legal action in the High Court against the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), challenging...
New Tuschen Secondary to facilitate UG college of medical sciences in Reg 3
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced that the newly commissioned Tuschen Secondary School will be used as a branch...
Joint Services ‘committed to national security, professional service’
See below the full statement issued by the Joint Services of Guyana: The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and its partners...
APNU now promises free house lots for applicants earning less than $400,000 monthly
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), the main political opposition, announced on Wednesday that it would give free house lots...
