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...
‘A more deep-seated connection’ – Jagdeo says of Mohameds’ visits to Venezuelan Embassy
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo raised concerns Tuesday night over the frequent visits by Presidential hopeful Azruddin Mohamed and his...
GECOM launches online tool to find polling stations
See full statment from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM): The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has launched a new, user-friendly online...
Foreign Minister summons Venezuelan Ambassador over Mohameds’ frequent embassy visits
Foreign Affairs Minister Hugh Todd has summoned Venezuela’s Ambassador to Guyana, Carlos Amador Perez Silva, after learning that well-known local...
New data centre could be developed at Wales
A proposal was recently made for Guyana’s first data centre to be developed at Wales, West Bank of Demerara. This...
Lots of room for young people in politics – Charles Ramson
The 10th Annual Youth Parliament commenced on Tuesday with Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. underscoring the...
Opposition again speaks of ‘conditions’ for the school cash grants
For the second time in less than a year, the opposition has said they would impose conditions, if elected to...
Youth voices forced to defend track record at APNU’s ‘Bam-Bam Alley’ meeting
The absence of a presentation from Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton at the APNU’s campaign meeting at “Bam-Bam Alley” – a...
Streetlights, CCTV cameras for every community in Region Six – President Ali announces
Every village in Region Six is set to be brighter and feel safer at night, with new streetlights and CCTV...
President promises modern waterfront market for New Amsterdam
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced plans to replace the town’s decades-old market structure with a modern facility, giving vendors...
Crackdown on gold smuggling yielded positive results but more to be done – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government has focused heavily on stamping out gold...
More salary adjustments for health workers by year-end – Pres. Ali
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to improving the salaries, welfare, and working conditions of nurses...
Guyana welcomes Venezuela’s ‘Rejoinder’ submission in border controversy case
See below the full release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: The International Court of Justice has...
Norton vows to maintain cheap electricity rates in Linden despite no plans to hike costs
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Presidential Candidate, Aubrey Norton, promised to keep electricity rates low in the mining town...
ELECTIONS 2025: GECOM set for Disciplined Services voting
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has already identified the polling stations for members of the Disciplined Services who are set...
$553M Bartica Stelling commissioned
For years, the people of Bartica have relied on their riverside hub as a lifeline to the rest of Guyana,...
Bartica to get world-class tourism marina – President Ali announces
Bartica’s waterfront is set for another wave of transformation. On Sunday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali unveiled plans for a...
Guyana urges UN Security Council to stop Israel’s Gaza City takeover, calls for ceasefire
Guyana has implored the United Nations to urge Israel to reverse a security-cabinet decision to take control of Gaza City...
Next PPP/C gov’t to remove taxes on sanitary products
In a landmark move to advance gender equality and improve menstrual health, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Sunday night...
