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...
Social Protection Ministry confirms 9-year-old trafficking victim being held against will
The Ministry of Social protection has confirmed that a 9-year-old trafficking victim who was brought to the city on September...
PPP predicts more gloomy days in 2017; poor performance in Labour & Social sectors
During its end of year press conference the opposition People’s Progressive Party today registered its concern for the poor performance...
PPP will challenge Granger’s move to revoke Red House lease
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has said the People’s Progressive Party will challenge President David Granger’s position to revoke the lease...
BREAKING NEWS: PPP Execs, Red House Staff “square off” with MoTP Personnel
By Leroy Smith Believed operatives of the Ministry of the Presidency and staff of Cheddi Jagan Research Centre...
GCCI wants Gov’t, Opposition to move forward with Amaila Falls Project
The President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is of the view that the Amaila Falls Hydropower...
Opposition, Unions confirm attendance to Meeting with Gov’t on Sugar industry
The major unions representing sugar workers are hoping that they will not be met with a “done-deal” when they attend...
Putin says he will not kick out American diplomats after sanctions
(N.Y Daily News) Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he will not issue a tit-for-tat response to U.S. sanctions,...
Red House occupants given approx. 42 hrs to vacate; Building to house National Trust
President David Granger has ordered that the lease for the building known as The Red House to the Cheddi Jagan...
23, 600 tonnes shortfall in sugar production; Meeting between Gov’t, Opposition, Union expected
Several members of Cabinet are expected to meet with the Opposition Peoples’ Progressive Party (PPP) and workers union on Saturday...
Gov’t decides to consult on 3% less buying price for gold in early 2017
Moves are being made ensure that the Guyana Gold Board is transitioned into the role of Regulator and diminish its...
Letter to the Editor: My Response to the Red House Lease Issue
By Anil Nandlall I read the very detailed coverage of what purports to be a legal opinion done in relation...
Russia sanctions announced by White House
(CNN)President Barack Obama took unprecedented steps Thursday retaliating against what the administration described as “Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities,” including sanctioning...
Foreign Affairs Ministry rehires “unique skills” of Former PPP/C PM candidate
Career diplomat and Former People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Prime Ministerial Candidate at the 2015 General Elections, Ambassador Elisabeth Harper has...
Slim chances of embattled Ambassador’s contract being renewed
Despite being embroiled in a controversy resulting in his reputation coming into disrepute, Government has decided to retain the services...
Minimum wage to be increased from January 2017
Come 2017, minimum wage for the private sector will be increased from $35,000 to $42,500 for private sector employees. This...
UPDATED: Amaila Hydropower Project: PPP wants Gov’t to apologise to Norway for misrepresenting the report
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) says it wishes to see Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP) re-start immediately, and is willing...
Norwegian firm identifies “flaws & risks” with Amaila Falls Project ;several remewable energy options being considered
The Government today (Wednesday December 28,2016) announced that its long term renewable energy plan would be presented to cabinet by...
GAWU highlights the importance of national and social cohesion during Christmas season
GAWU’s Christmas Message – 2016 The universal messages of religious events and festive celebrations like Christmas are generally positive and...
