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...
PPP/C eyes aviation school in next term
The incumbent PPP/C has outlined ambitious plans to transform Guyana’s aviation sector in its 2025 manifesto, including the establishment of...
President Ali unveils bold housing developments for Soesdyke-Linden Highway
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has unveiled a bold and comprehensive housing plan for communities along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway aimed...
Leguan hospital to be retrofitted on par with other hospitals countrywide – President Ali
In keeping with the PPP/C’s intention to expand access to world-class healthcare services across the country, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan...
Jagdeo pleased with Carter Center report confirming no evidence of padded Voter List
People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo on Tuesday night welcomed the Carter Center’s first pre-election report, saying he...
GECOM bans cell phones inside polling stations for Sept 1 elections to protect secrecy of the vote
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Tuesday night announced a ban on the use of cell phones inside polling stations...
Carter Center presses GECOM on tabulation rules, urges parties to sign code as other issues cloud Sept. 1 polls
The Carter Center’s limited election observation mission has urged Guyana’s Elections Commission (GECOM) to immediately publish detailed tabulation procedures and...
President pledges ‘drastic’ overhaul of government on Day 1 of new term
President Irfaan Ali has said his administration will drastically restructure government once re-elected, promising a nimble, project-driven model that removes...
PPP/C to consider extending local content law to mining sector
The governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) says it will explore extending the Local Content Act, which guarantees jobs and business...
PPP/C targets 5,000 Amerindian village projects in next term
The incumbent People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has pledged to roll out 5,000 new projects in Indigenous communities over the next...
GECOM assures of security measures for border communities ahead of Sept 1 elections
Deputy Chief Elections Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Aneal Giddings, has assured that security arrangements are being put...
PPP/C says will serve up indoor stadium, pro-level conditioning facility for athletes in next term
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has pledged to continue expanding investment in sport through the establishment of a new indoor...
PPP/C pledges public sector service standards and training in new term
Recognising the importance and urgency of improving service across Guyana’s public sector, the PPP/C has pledged to launch a nationwide...
PPP/C to support construction of 40,000 new homes in next term
Building on its success in delivering more than 53,000 house lots over the past five years, the incumbent PPP/C now...
Cheaper fertiliser, cooking gas as PPP/C aims to establish industrial estates in Regions 3 and 6
With the landmark Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project poised to halve electricity costs by the end of 2026, the next wave of...
WHAT’S IN THE PPP MANIFESTO?
The incumbent People’s Progressive Party/Civic has released its re-election manifesto – a wide-ranging plan it says will deliver the most...
300-metre athletic track slated for North Ruimveldt and surrounding communities
Communities in South Georgetown will soon have a 300-metre athletics track constructed to support community development activities, particularly for students...
‘Virtually impossible’ for anyone to vote twice – GECOM CEO says
Chief Elections Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Vishnu Persaud, has assured the public that it is “virtually impossible,...
New Digital ID Card to facilitate registration and access to cash grant vouchers – President Ali
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday said that, in an effort to simplify access to services, the Single Electronic Identification...
