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...
No ban on females working in security services at night – Harmon
Minister of State, Joseph Harmon says there is no ban on the employment of women working at night. According to...
Granger will respect ‘boundaries’ of Court ruling in choosing next GECOM Chair – Harmon
The State has assured that President David Granger will respect the ruling of the High Court and will not step...
Private developers had no preferential treatment – Fmr Housing Minister
Former Minister of Housing, Irfaan Ali has denied accusations that certain private developers enjoyed preferential treatment when the government was...
Gold Board GM, others remain on leave
It has been almost five months since three persons from the Guyana Gold Board were sent on leave pending an...
President Granger’s brother dies
The Ministry of the Presidency has announced that the brother of President David Granger, Cesare Francis Granger, passed away at...
Guyana working on pilot project to integrate indigenous practices into national policy
By Devina Samaroo A UK-funded initiative in Guyana which aims to integrate indigenous traditional knowledge including skills and practices into...
Focus to be placed on reducing disparity in education- Min. Henry
As the new school year begins, Education Minister, Nicolette Henry says focus will be placed on improving the quality of...
Pradoville 2 probe completed, awaiting legal advice
By Devina Samaroo Prosecutions could be imminent for former government officials who are accused of wrongdoings in relation to the...
‘QC will help to mould your character, integrity’ – President tells incoming first formers
President David Granger on Thursday morning addressed the incoming first formers of the Queen’s College (QC) Secondary School, where he...
Police promotions delay necessary pending outcome of assassination COI – President
By Devina Samaroo Though it is not the main reason for his decision to halt police promotions, President David Granger...
Granger blames Jagdeo for delays in appointing GECOM Chairman
By Devina Samaroo President David Granger on Thursday suggested that the Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo is to be blamed for...
President Granger promises accountability, openness with Exxon
Even though his government is stoutly refusing to provide full disclosure on its oil contract with ExxonMobil, President David Granger...
Social Cohesion Minister to take up Departments of Culture, Youth and Sport
By Bibi Khatoon President David Granger has once again made changes to his Government, this time moving the Departments of...
Gov’t instructs GCAA to do more inspections of aircraft
Government has mandated the local Civil Aviation Authority to ramp up checks and inspections of aircraft and facilities following the...
Cash grants more beneficial than President’s 3Bs – Opposition Leader
Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo has noted that the $10,000 per child cash grants are more beneficial than the...
Full disclosure of oil contract will not threaten national security – Jagdeo
By Devina Samaroo Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo has shot down government’s latest excuse for not releasing the details of the...
Joe Singh, Datadin among third list of nominees for GECOM Chair
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo today submitted his third list of nominees to President David Granger, with much optimism that a...
Keith Scott says prepared to resign if he tolerates companies breaching labour law
Minister with responsibility for Labour, Keith Scott today called out several companies which exploit workers and which are in breach...
