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 calls for more public-private partnerships, investments to transform local tourism sector
Georgetown, Guyana – President David Granger said that with a strong public-private sector partnership, tourism in Guyana can be developed...
US$650,000 Grant for Bartica ‘Green’ Town project
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 3, 2017) The Government of Guyana has received a US$650,000 grant from the Government of Italy...
Edghill summoned to appear before Privileges Committee
PRESS RELEASE The Honourable Bishop Juan A Edghill MP., is the latest causality of the Coalition Government’s witch-hunting and political...
Jagdeo says “fight” coming over GECOM List fiasco
By Devina Samaroo Opposition Leader Jagdeo said there is a rising feeling that the President, David Granger is setting the...
‘The Leader of the Opposition has to get it right’ -President on rejection of GECOM list
Georgetown, Guyana, Ministry of the Presidency- President David Granger said that Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo must submit...
Measures against persons arrested at KNP was “draconian”-Jagdeo; Gov’t wants to meet Dredge owners
Though the Government has taken a decision to not pursue charges against the over 20 persons who were arrested for...
PPP calls out Ministers of Indigenous Affairs for silence on arrests at Kaieteur National Park
The People’s Progressive Party on Friday (June 02, 2017), has called out Ministers of Indigenous Affairs, Sydney Allicock and Gorrido...
Regional Leaders should seek to preserve US support on climate change – Jagdeo
By Devina Samaroo Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo said US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out from the historic climate...
President refuses second list of nominees for GECOM Chair
President David Granger has refused the second list of nominees for Chair of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) which he...
Guyana to earn 2% Royalty from Liza production; 50% profit from sale of petroleum
Following reviews of the technical and environmental aspects of the Liza Project, the Government of Guyana is expected to grant...
Trump says U.S. to withdraw from Paris climate accord
(Reuters) President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will withdraw the United States from the landmark 2015 global agreement to...
Ramkarran elected President of Guyana Bar Association
The Guyana Bar Association (GBA) held its Annual General Meeting yesterday (Wednesday, May 31, 2017) at Court 1, Victoria Law...
Drivers, porters up in arms over deplorable hinterland roads
Written By Devina Samaroo Truck drivers and porters are frequently left stranded – sometimes for weeks – as they struggle...
New “youth focused” political party to contest 2020 elections
By Devina Samaroo A new political party, promoting the voice of young people, plans to contest the upcoming General and...
Gov’t finalising review of ExxonMobil’s contract
Minister of Natural Resources Raphael Trotman said that the government is still in the process of finalising ExxonMobil’s production licence....
Gov’t preparing for projected increase in natural disasters – Harmon
By Devina Samaroo State Minister Joseph Harmon this morning (Wednesday, May 31, 2017) announced that government is preparing to build...
Regions Seven and Eight gradually returning to normalcy
Potaro-Siparuni (Region Eight) and Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven) are gradually returning to normalcy as floodwaters continue to recede. The Civil Defence...
Amerindians arrested at Kaieteur National Park charged with violating Mining Act
20 persons ranging from the age of 17 to 56 years old who were arrested last Sunday (May 28, 2017)...
