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...
AFC alarmed by reports of plot to assassinate President Granger; urges law enforcement to act swiftly
The Alliance For Change says it has learnt, with alarm, details of the alleged plot to assassinate President David...
Ramjattan denies police involvement in plot to assassinate President; Seelall says any involvement of ranks “will leak”
By Leroy Smith Commissioner of Police, Seelall Persaud today (Friday, April 21, 2017) told journalists that there are two charges...
GuySuCo Offices at Ogle Estate relocated to LBI Estate Compound
The Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) today (Friday, April 21, 2017) announced that its Head Office locations at Ogle Estate,...
Gov’t taking steps to reverse economic slowdown- Minister Harmon
Minister of State, Joseph Harmon said that the government is taking every step to ensure that economic activities are revitalised,...
White paper on Sugar industry up for debate; Opp. believes decision already made
Government is preparing to lay a white paper in the National Assembly to debate the way forward for the sugar...
Police investigating assassination plot against Head of State
Written by Leroy Smith The life of the nation’s president might be in danger, and as a result, his security...
As liberalisation looms, GTT suggests 10 year old Digicel is operating illegally
The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) is claiming that it can adequately handle all of Guyana’s overseas traffic, and...
163,000 ounces gold declared for first quarter
(GINA) First quarter gold declaration is along projected lines to achieve record 700,000 ounces targeted for 2017. Minister of Natural...
Opposition Leader shortlists eight new persons for GECOM Chair
By Stacy Carmichael-James General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Bharrat Jagdeo says the consultations regarding possible candidates for the...
President’s announcement confirms plan to close Rose Hall, Enmore Estates & divest Skeldon Estate- GAWU
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) has expressed concerns about the impending closure of several sugar estates as...
UK Prime Minister announced plans for a snap election on 8 June
(BBC) UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to call a snap general election on 8 June. She said...
President calls for rice and sugar prices to be reduced to compete on Int’l market
Written by Royan Abrams Speaking at the opening of the second West Coast Berbice Expo and Trade Fair at the...
Political Parties extend Easter Greetings to all Guyanese
EASTER MESSAGE FROM PEOPLE’S PROGRESSIVE PARTY The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends Easter greetings to every Guyanese, more particularly, our...
Multi-million dollar contracts awarded to fix roads & bridges, procure classroom equipment for UG
Cabinet at its meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2016, noted the award of contracts by the procurement entities and the...
Nandlall files legal action against AG for Defamation of Character
Former Attorney General, Anil Nandlall is seeking approximately $125M in damages from Attorney General, Basil Williams for “slander”, in relation...
Gov’t passes State Assets Recovery Bill amidst calls for withdrawal
The State Assets Recovery Bill 2017 was last evening (Thursday, April 13, 2017) passed in the National Assembly, with only...
Harmon defends remodeling of MOTP; says security must be consistent with that of a high office
By Stacy Carmichael-James Minister of State Joseph Harmon today defended the Government’s decision to remodel the Ministry of Presidency, with...
VAT regime to be reviewed during 2018 budget preparations; 14% VAT remains on private tuition
By Stacy Carmichael-James The Government following its most recent Cabinet meeting has taken the decision that Value Added Tax on...
