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...
GNBA officially appoints CEO
The Governing Board of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority has officially appointed Dr. Prudence Lewis- Bhola as Chief Executive Officer,...
18 Expressions of Interest received for establishment of onshore oil and gas facility
The government has received a total of 18 Expressions of Interest in the establishment of an onshore oil and gas...
National Youth Policy adopted by National Assembly
The National Assembly yesterday, adopted the National Youth Policy. The Motion to have the Policy adopted was brought to the...
Islamic Development Bank to assess high priority projects for 2017
President David Granger, on Friday morning, met with officials from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), who are currently in Guyana...
APNU/AFC inherited a growing economy- Jagdeo
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo has rebutted claims made by the President David Granger in the National Assembly that the government...
Gov’t to begin negotiations to bridge Essequibo River, establish security agencies- President
President, David Granger during his address to the National Assembly on Thursday, committed to several projects, strategies and the passage...
GPL promises reliable electricity during holidays- looking to reduce losses by 2%
The board and management of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Company are looking to decrease the percentage in loss reduction...
GOGA looking into allegations of corruption against President of the Association
Board Member of the Guyana Oil and Gas Association (GOGA), Nigel Hughes, two days after the launch of the professional...
Granger promises to build a more resilient and diversified economy after inheriting a depressed country
President David Granger during his address this afternoon to the National Assembly in the absence of the Parliamentary Opposition, said...
PPP/C to boycott President’s address to National Assembly
The National Assembly will reconvene this afternoon after a two months break with an address from the Head of State,...
Guyana will not fall victim of ‘resources curse’ – Greenidge
Guyana must not become dependent on the oil sector and should, therefore, use revenues from the industry should be used...
Carvil Duncan suspended from Constitutional Commissions
Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), fraud accused, Carvil Duncan has been suspended by President David Granger on Monday,...
Gov’t to make financial contribution to Haiti following Hurricane
Cabinet at its Tuesday, October 11, 2016, meeting has agreed to make its donation to Haiti in the form of...
Oil and Gas Association launched; promises to promote equal benefits from industry
With a view to ensuring that the benefits reaped from the developing oil and gas industry benefits all, through advocacy,...
UNICEF working to set up temporary learning spaces for Haiti’s children
One week after Hurricane Matthew slammed into Haiti and killed close to 1000 people, more than 100,000 children are missing...
Message of Condolence from President David Granger and Cabinet on the passing of “The Mighty Canary”
The Cooperative Republic of Guyana mourns the passing of Malcolm Corrica M.S. aka The Mighty Canary, who passed away on...
PPP opposes removal of Vendors from under the canopy of Stabroek Market
The Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) is opposing the recent move by the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) to remove vendors...
CARICOM to upgrade its IT infrastructure
The CARICOM Secretariat will be getting an upgrade of its IT infrastructure and associated software through a project funded by...
