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...
FITUG joins call for Gov’t to remove VAT on Education
Press Statement from FITUG The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) as the nation’s most representative organization of...
Gerry Gouveia, Retired Judges on list of nominees for GECOM Chair
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo today (Tuesday, May 02, 2017) submitted his second list of nominees for the position of Chair...
Opposition fears reversal of poverty levels
Opposition Chief Whip Gail Teixeira speaking during the May Day rally on Monday (May 1, 2017) said workers regardless of political...
Forensic Audit launched into Public Health procurement system
Following complaints into the procurement process, the quality of drugs, and allegations of shortage of drugs, medical supplies and pharmaceuticals...
British Minister of State in Guyana to discuss Security Sector Reform Action Plan
MOTP Photo President David Granger, today, was paid a courtesy call by British Minister of State of the Foreign and...
Granger acknowledges that sugar must be made viable during visit to Unions
MOTP Photo President David Granger on Monday (May 1, 2017) met briefly with officials and members of the Local Government...
Workers urged to be resolute in face of Challenges; PNCR, AFC, PPP extend Labour Day greetings
PNCR May Day Message 2017 The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) joins all Guyanese workers as well as those of...
AFC wants Gov’t to set up task force to review VAT on Private Education
The Alliance For Change (AFC) says it will make strident representation within the Coalition Government that the current 14% Value...
AFC appoints Committee to review Cummingsburg Accord
As it approaches two years since the May 11, 2015, General and Regional Elections, the Alliance For Change (AFC) has...
US$30M to be re-directed from road rehabilitation programme to Housing Sector
Parts of a loan fund raised originally for a road rehabilitation programme by the previous administration is now being re-shifted...
Gov’t awaiting written judgment from court to proceed further on presidential term limit
Minister of State, Joseph Harmon during this week announced that an appeal has been filed in relation to the presidential...
Bibi Shaddick sworn in to GNBA board
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, who is performing the duties of the President, today swore in the Opposition Peoples Progressive Party...
Irrigation issues in the savannahs to be addressed as IICA hands over Rupununi Survey Working Document
Today, (April 28, 2017) Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Country Representative, Wilmot Garnett, handed over the Rupununi survey...
President calls on London Diaspora to support economic & social development in Guyana
President David Granger believes that his overwhelmingly successful engagements over the past few days in London is a clear indication...
Works at Kitty Seawall 20% complete says Ministry
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure says works at the Kitty Seawall are moving apace and the first phase of works...
Independence flag raising ceremony to be hosted at Stabroek Market Square
As Guyana prepares to observe its 51st Independence Anniversary, the Department of Culture Youth and Sport is preparing to host...
Living quarters to be constructed at Mazaruni Prisons at a cost of almost $59M
Close to 59 Million Dollars will be allocated for the construction of living quarters at the Mazaruni Prisons and according...
Nandlall charged for stealing Law Reports; PPP cries vindictiveness
Former Attorney General, Anil Nandlall was today (Thursday, April 27, 2017) charged for fraudulently acquiring and converting to his own...
