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...
Guyana Chronicle fires Sunday Editor
The Guyana National Newspapers Limited on Thursday fired its Sunday Editor and President of the Guyana Press Association, Neil Marks....
Mayor and Deputy of the Linden Mayor and Town Council elected to office
Councillors of the Municipality of the Linden Mayor and Town Council have once again elected Carwyn Holland as Mayor of...
GuySuCo says staff working to sabotage Corporation
The Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) said it has discovered instances where elements are influencing sections of its workforce to...
Minister Roopnarine defends involvement in D’Urban project
Minister of Education, Dr. Rupert Roopnarine who was recently named as a member of the board of directors of Homestretch...
Members of Parliament upbraided for posture in house
At the commencement of Budget Debate; Day 4, Speaker of the National Assembly cautioned Members of Parliament to be mindful...
Media blocked from City Hall’s $3.7B budget discussion during Statutory Meeting
Today, the City Mayor presented to Councillors a $3.7B budget for 2017. However, the media was blocked from covering the...
Deputy eyes City Mayor’s spot ahead of December 15 elections
The City’s Deputy Mayor, Sherod Duncan is hoping to convince his fellow Councillors that he is the man to lead...
VAT on internet services will help to fund development of ICT- Minister Hughes
Minister of Public Telecommunications, Cathy Hughes on Wednesday announced that $114M have been set aside in the 2017 National Budget...
Budget 2017: “Contradictions upon Contradictions” says Ganga Persaud; Bulkan deems it the best thus far
Opposition MP, Ganga Persaud during the Budget Debate earlier today said while the Government Chief Whip is boasting of the return...
Budget 2017: Gov’t has failed to reignite economic growth says Bharrat in maiden presentation to the House
Opposition Member of Parliament Vickram Bharrat in his maiden presentation in the National Assembly on Day three of the 2017...
There is no shortage of foreign exchange in Guyana- Finance Minister, BoG
Minister of Finance Winston Jordan and Governor of the Bank of Guyana, Dr. Gobind Ganga have both debunked an article...
President Granger shares Christmas Lunch with soldiers at Eteringbang Location
(Ministry of the Presidency) President David Granger, Monday, called on the servicemen of the country, particularly those posted in the...
$3.5B for new schools in 2017 says Roopnarine
As the Budget Debate continues in the National Assembly Education Minister, Dr. Rupert Roopnarine highlights improvements and new measures to...
Gov’t considering $175M bail out to help City Hall pay contractors
The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) has requested $175M from the Ministry of Communities to settle outstanding debts to its...
PSC calls on Parliamentarians to engage in constructive Debate
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) is calling on the Members of Parliament to engage in constructive arguments in the house....
Budget 2017 Debate; Dr. Anthony says 14% VAT to have safe sex; Going private means you have money- Minister Patterson
Opposition Member of Parliament, Dr. Frank Anthony and Government Minister, Valerie Patterson on Tuesday clashed on the proposed removal of...
18-year-olds can apply for house lots from January
It was today disclosed by Minister within the Ministry of Communities, Valerie Patterson that persons reaching the age of 18...
GuySuCo denies executives being paid ‘exorbitant’ salaries
According to the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo), all salaries and conditions of service of the executives and managers of...
