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...
An early budget would leave room for greater abuse- Jagdeo
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo is urging Guyanese to be vigilant when it comes to Budget 2017 as he believes that...
Indian man calls news conference to declare he is alive
(BBC) An Indian doctor has held a press conference to declare he is alive and that reports of his death...
GAWU opposes proposed sale of Skeldon Estate
Following reports of the Guyana Sugar Corporation’s intention to sell the Skeldon Sugar Estate, one of the major unions representing...
GECOM Chairman to demit office on November 30; PPP concerned that meetings are not being held
The Opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP)at its weekly press conference raised concerns that since Chairman of the Guyana Elections commission...
Nandlall weighs in on the Pradoville 2 fiasco
By: Mohabir Anil Nandlall, MP. Attorney-at-Law Over the last few years, much has been said about the Sparendaam Development,...
Private Sector body submits 2017 budget recommendations to Finance Minister
On behalf of the business community, the Private Sector Commission (PSC) has submitted its recommendations to the Ministry of Finance...
Prince Harry’s visit could boost Guyana’s Tourism product
Fifth in line to the British throne, Prince Harry will be visiting the Caribbean later this month and will be...
President Granger US has sovereign right to deport illegal immigrants; says Guyana must be prepared
President David Granger speaking during his most recent recording of The Public Interest when asked to share his thoughts on the...
GPF power struggle can affect confidence in Police Force- President
Public Security Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan has been mandated to address what seems to be a ‘power struggle’ within the Guyana...
No foreseeable changes in US policy with new presidency- Holloway
The US Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway speaking to media operatives today following an event said contrary to what is...
Prince Harry to visit Iwokrama reserve and Joshua House
The British High Commissioner, Greg Quinn on Thursday noted that Prince Harry “will have the opportunity to see life in...
President foresees no diminishing relations with U.S- Congratulates Trump on win
President David Granger has extended congratulations to President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, noting that he is looking forward...
UPDATED; Maids tied up as bandits rob Clement Rohee’s home
The police are hunting four persons following a robbery at the home of former Minister of Home Affairs and General...
US election 2016 result: Trump beats Clinton to take White House
(BBC) Donald Trump will become the 45th US president after a stunning victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton. The Republican nominee’s victory...
Hillary Clinton for President- participants of News Room poll
News Room also did an online poll via social media; Facebook on Tuesday where several persons commented their choice for...
Cash Crop Farmers protest against proposed repossession of lands by REO
Several farmers in region five are calling on the government to intervene in actions being taken by the Regional Executive...
PPP Chief Whip identifies “unhealthy & distasteful” developments in the house; questions impartiality of the Speaker
Chief Whip of the Opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Gail Teixeira believes that the insertion of the motion on the...
Insufficient evidence not equal to innocence – President Granger on Carvil Duncan issue
(GINA) President David Granger, speaking on the Carvil Duncan simple larceny case, said the ruling by the magistrate on November...
