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...
Attorney General says parking meter fees “over saddling” working class
After months of reviewing the controversial Parking Meter Project which has been met with rejection by the citizens and business...
Gov’t exploring long-term solutions for early sexual activities among youths
Following the circulation of a number of inappropriate videos with students from various schools, the Government has formed a task...
AFC calls for suspension of Parking meter project; Calls out M&CC on overreaching its authority
Following the unsuccessful efforts by AFC member and Deputy Mayor of the Georgetown Municipality, Sherod Duncan to stop the implementation...
New President Takes Charge in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 – Haiti officially has a newly elected president. Jovenel Moise was installed this morning as...
Door still open for dialogue with PSC over parking meters- Bulkan
Communities Minister Ronald Bulkan in an article published in the State-owned Newspaper today has challenged the assertion by the Private...
Justice Kennard feels disrespected by government
By Leroy Smith Today in an exclusive interview with the News Room, Retired Justice and Chairman of the Police Complaints...
10 percent of Guyana/Suriname oceans designated protected areas
Guyana will benefit from a four-year project that would see a percentage of the country’s marine and coastal resources being...
Proposals from all stakeholders will be considered regarding future of GUYSUCO
The Government has committed to review and consider all proposals put forward by the Parliamentary Opposition, the Guyana Sugar Corporation...
GCAA meets with LIAT to address operational efficiencies
(Ministry of Public Infrastructure) Guyana Civil Aviation Authority met with LIAT Airlines on Monday, January 30, 2017, at the GCAA...
Parking Meters Protest and counter-protest hosted; Town Clerk says meters here to stay
The resistance of the implementation of the parking Meters by the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) and Smart City Solutions...
AG to file Submission of Law in Red House Case
Today, the Red House Case was called before Chief Justice Madam Cummings Yonette-Edwards at 11:00hrs and has been adjourned until...
Williams says it was a conflict of interest for Former President Ramotar to approve Red House lease
The Attorney General has disclosed that Former President Donald Ramotar has accepted the “charge of conflict of interest” for giving...
Deputy SG sent on 72 days administrative leave by PSC pending investigations
The complaint filed against Attorney General Basil Williams by Deputy Solicitor General Prithima Kissoon has been rejected by the Public...
AG gives media house(s) one week to provide statements that speak to him attacking Judiciary
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams has given the media entity or entities, which have purported that...
AFC supports age policy for Government arms; Hamilton Green to be removed- Harmon
Following the move to ask Cecil Kennard to step down as Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) to provide...
PPP to withdraw Parking Meter System once returned to power
Bharrat Jagdeo, Leader of the Opposition has signaled his intention to withdraw the Parking Meter System when or if the...
AFC banking on Oil Industry improve living standards & relationship with APNU
The Alliance For Change (AFC) is hoping that with the development of the oil sector, the coalition will be better...
Jagdeo “tempted” to take Sharma before Privileges Committee
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo says he is tempted to take Minister within the Finance Ministry, Jaipaul Sharma before the Privileges...
