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...
Mining syndicates demand SOCU/SARU probe
Written by Devina Samaroo Members of the National Mining Syndicate earlier today (Tuesday, May 30, 2017) reiterated their frustrations and...
Police called in as Lethem Mayor, RDC clash over hoisting of regional flag
By Devina Samaroo A public spat erupted between the Lethem Mayor, Carlton Beckles and the Chairman of the Regional Democratic...
Private Sector bodies “Extremely Concerned” about downscaling of Sugar Industry
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) and its affiliates have expressed concerns with the downscaling of Sugar Industry and the closure...
Gov’t defends arrests of illegal miners at Kaieteur National Park
The Government believes a strong message needs to be sent to those persons who repeatedly break the laws governing the...
Guyana not taking sides in Venezuela conflict – Foreign Minister
Though Venezuelan Ambassador to Guyana, Reina Margarita Arratia Diaz at a recent Press Conference has called on the Guyana Government...
62-year-old Guyanese woman chopped to death in Trinidad
(Reproduced from Trinidad Newsday) An abusive relationship ended in murder on the weekend as Guyanese-born grandmother, Enid Rosaline Periana, 62,...
GPHC Officials upbraided for failure to address non-submission of 2015-2016 finances
Written by Devina Samaroo It was high drama on Monday morning (May 29, 2017) when the Finance Director of the...
The PPP calls for government to “spare no efforts” in addressing the flood affected communities
PPP Press Statement Following the statement made by Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo, Leader of the Opposition, on Wednesday May 24th, the...
PPP’s Women arm condemns psychological abuse of women on 64th Anniversary
The Women’s Progressive Organization (WPO) yesterday (Saturday, May 27, 2017) celebrated its 64th anniversary since it was formed in 1953....
Ramona Rookhum Elected President of Women Lawyers Association
The Guyana Association of Women Lawyers recently held its Annual General Meeting where its new Executive was appointed for the...
GWI, GDF engineers assess damages to roads, bridges, schools & homes in flood hit communities
A technical team from the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Engineer Corps, which were dispatched...
31 Women among 69 persons to receive National Awards
As the country celebrates 51 years of Independence, 69 persons will receive National Awards for their immeasurable contribution to the...
CARICOM, United States, Political Parties, Unions extend Independence greetings
PNCR INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE 2017 As we celebrate the 51st Anniversary of Guyana’s Independence, the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR)...
Five Female prisoners pardoned for this year’s Independence Anniversary
Five women prisoners were granted Presidential Pardons whom he considered fit and proper to receive such pardons for this year’s...
City Hall Parking meter negotiating team engages members of the public
Weeks after hundreds of citizens blocked Regent Street to protest the parking meter project, the Parking Meter Negotiating team, led by...
Government merging information agencies
The Government of Guyana, in efforts to reclaim confidence of the citizenry through public information dissemination, has moved one step...
SOCU should investigate, charge GINA Director over misuse of State funds – Jagdeo
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo believes that Director of the Government Information Agency (GINA), Beverly Alert who recently admitted to the...
Police presence, increased locks and cleaners among changes at West Dem. Hosp. following sickout
Several changes will be made at the West Demerara Regional Hospital (WRDH) to ensure the safety and health of staff...
