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...
EU making a difference in winning the society on LGBTI rights – Ambassador
Though no major reforms have been made, Ambassador Jernej Videtič believes the European Union has been making a difference in...
Former Finance Minister ready and willing to cooperate with SOCU
Former Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh is ready and willing to cooperate with the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU). This...
EU sugar funds fully disbursed
The European Union (EU) has released the remaining of its GY$348.5B grant to Guyana for sugar sector reform at a...
Politicians urged to ensure best deals for Guyana in oil related contracts
A team of officials from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), on Wednesday afternoon...
Trotman selected to Chair Select Committee on Petroleum Commission Bill
Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman was on Wednesday (June 28, 2017) selected to chair the Special Select Committee on...
Jagdeo wants to counter Jordan with “alternative budget” during consultations
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has indicated that he will once again boycott the annual budget consultations with the government if...
Jagdeo warns of “constitutional crisis” if 2020 elections delayed
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo today (June 27, 2017) warned of a “constitutional crisis” if the 2020 elections are delayed as...
Nandlall requests Ministers’ rental contracts from National Assembly
Attorney-at-law, Anil Nandlall has written to the Clerk of the National Assembly requesting information on rental contract for living accommodations...
Gov’t partakes in inclusionary democracy; Performance will be determined at 2018 local polls- Granger
President David Granger has expressed satisfaction that his Government is engaging in consultations before implementing its policies and programs. During...
Opposition extends Eid-Ul-Fitr greetings
People’s Progressive Party’s message for Eid-Ul-Fitr Be comforted that sacrifices bring success The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) wishes to extend...
Speaker lauds new booklets for “opening the door” to Parliament
Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Barton Scotland has expressed satisfaction over the number of initiatives being undertaken to ensure...
First war memorial to Afro-Caribbean soldiers unveiled in London
(BBC News) Britain’s first memorial to the African and Caribbean soldiers of the First and Second World Wars has been...
US$13.3M to strengthen teaching system, UG; US$6M for National Payment System
A loan which will be channelled towards teacher training, strengthening of national assessment capacity and development of teaching materials, was...
Gov’t to provide low income homes for squatters; Focus on Sophia, East and West Ruimveldt
(DPI/GINA)- The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) is currently engaging financial agencies including the Inter-American Bank (IDB,) to secure...
Even a blind man could see names on GECOM lists didn’t meet criteria- President
President David Granger has dismissed a suggestion made by Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo to amend the constitution to...
Youths receive $2.5M for participation at First Global Robotic Challenge
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 22, 2017) A team comprising several young people, who are part of the Science, Technology, and...
WPA wants Constitutional Reform fast-tracked
One of the Coalition parties feels that its partners in Government are lagging when it comes to the issue of...
Passports returned to former GRDB officials; Trial adjourned to July 11
The Court has ordered the return of passports to the former officials of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) who...
