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...
Fidel Castro transformed politics in the Western Hemisphere – President Granger
By Leroy Smith Former Cuban Leader Fidel Castro has transformed politics in the Western hemisphere and Guyana stands in solidarity...
INTERNATIONAL: Fidel Castro, Cuba’s leader of revolution, dies at 90
(BBC) Cuba’s former president Fidel Castro, one of the world’s longest-serving and most iconic leaders, has died aged 90. His...
Public Health Minister investigating Director of Food and Drugs for corrupt allegations
Corruption allegations against the Director of the Government Analyst -Food and Drug Department will be fully investigated by the Public...
Guyanese lulled into false sense of security regarding AML/CFT legislation- Jagdeo
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo says Guyanese cannot be lulled into a false sense of security as it relates to the...
Budget 2017 for Monday
For the first time, the National Budget will be presented to the National Assembly before the commencement of the fiscal...
The Caribbean joins the challenge of reducing food losses and waste
November 25, 2016, Georgetown, Guyana – The Food and Nutrition Security Strategy for Guyana (2010- 2020) has acknowledged that the...
New Aviation Bill for Parliament early 2017
The Aviation sector will in the New Year see several improvements and additions. Replacing the Civil Aviation Act of 2000,...
Do not sell Skeldon sugar factory- FITUG
The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) has joined the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) in...
Homestretch Development Inc. formed to expedite completion of D’urban Park Project
Following a motion tabled by the Opposition People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) in the National Assembly on Monday demanding answers on...
Jagdeo calls for return of $10,000 education cash grant and water subsidy for pensioners
Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo says his party anticipates that the 2017 National Budget to be presented on Monday...
Former Georgetown Mayor believes no one should object to Parking Meters in the city
A former Mayor has thrown his support behind the controversial parking meter project even as many sections of society have...
Fly All Ways gets approval for additional charter operations
Minister of State, Joseph Harmon today, announced Cabinet’s approval of additional charter operations for Suriname’s airline, Fly All Ways. The...
Feasibility study on new Demerara River crossing to begin in January
A new bridge will be constructed across the Demerara River however, before the structure can be built there are logistical...
Designer of the Golden Arrow Head passes away
American Vexillologist, Dr. Whitney Smith who designed the ‘Golden Arrow Head’ has passed away. In a statement on Thursday, the...
Increase Income tax threshold, make overtime earnings tax free among PSC’s budget proposals
As the Ministry of Finance prepares to present its 2017 National Budget on Monday, the Private Sector Commission (PSC) has...
Public service Staff College to redeem the image of public servants countrywide
The Bertram Collins College of the Public Service was today ceremonially opened with the aim of transforming the public service...
CH&PA looking to reclaim unused lands given to Private developers
Plans are afoot to repossess lands that are not being used by some private developers by Ministry of Communities as...
D’Urban Park Project likened to “cesspool” by PPP- Education Minister listed as Director of company overlooking project
The Parliamentary Opposition People’s Progressive Party is deeming the D’Urban Park Project an absolute scandal after information surfaced that Education...
