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...
Budget Debate: Parliamentary Opposition urges government to withdraw budget 2017
The National Assembly started the debate of the 2017 national budget with the government side presenting their position as to...
Jagdeo warns of harmful economic growth as Party supporters protest National Budget
The Opposition, Peoples Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) led a picketing exercise on the first day of the budget debates. Opposition Leader,...
It is arrogant, disrespectful and insensitive- Manickchand on Trotman’s “get busy” comment
Former Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Monday blasted Government Minister, Raphael Trotman for telling Guyanese to stop complaining about...
16 speakers, 12 hours per day- Budget Debates commence
(GINA) In accordance with an agreement reached between the Government and Opposition Chief Whips, the debates of the 2017 estimates...
Nandlall says Finance Minister is “hopelessly confused”
Statement by Opposition MP- Anil Nandlall In the face of the avalanche of criticisms heaped upon the measure announced...
Gov’t’s statement on tax measures downplays burdens on taxpayers
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo has dubbed the Department of Public Information’s (DPI) statement; ” improved tax measures will inject $9B into...
Improved tax measures will inject over $9.5BILLION into economy
According to the Director of Public Information, Imran Khan, the new tax measures announced by Minister of Finance Hon. Winston...
Persons with Disabilities want Government to do better by them
As Guyana joins with other United Nations member countries to observe International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Guyana Council...
Education Minister suffers fainting spell at British High Commissioner’s event
During an event this evening hosted by the British High Commissioner at his residence, Minster of Education Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine...
Ministers Patterson, Bulkan say naysayers ignoring many positives in Budget 2017
(GINA) Public Infrastructure Minister David Patterson said it is unfortunate that Budget 2017 discussions have narrowed to centre around one...
Prince Harry’s visit met with peaceful protest
A peaceful group of persons today took to the streets to hold a picketing demonstration because they felt the country...
Prince Harry arrives in Guyana where he will end his Caribbean Tour
Prince Harry has arrived in Guyana and will be here for the next few days as he ends his 15-day...
“This is not Winston Jordan’s budget” says Jagdeo; calls on Granger to review
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo is calling on President David Granger to meet with his Cabinet to review the 2017 National...
Budget 2017 spells doom for the mining sector – GWMO & GGDMA
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) along with the Guyana Women Miners Organisation (GWMO) are urging the government...
GPL is capable of reducing electricity costs as opposed to adding 14% VAT- Nandlall
Former Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall believes that if the Government’s current taxation regime continues, persons will become poorer...
Golden Arrowhead to be flown at half-mast tomorrow in honour of Fidel Castro
Guyana has agreed to a suggestion from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat to join with CARICOM member states to honour...
Private Sector projects consumers will feel burden of 2017 Budget
The business community has described the 2017 budget as one not favourable for businesses and threatens inflation which means higher...
Heads of State laud Guyana/Barbados 50-year-old friendship
President David Granger and First Lady, Ms. Sandra Granger joined Barbadians to celebrate that nation’s 50th Anniversary of Independence at...
