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...
Gov’t holds public consultation on Witness Protection & Protected Disclosures or Whistleblower Bills 2016
A public consultation was today held at the Pegasus Hotel on the Witness Protection and Protected Disclosures or Whistleblower Bills...
CARICOM ready to assist countries in relief efforts following Hurricane Matthew
CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has expressed sadness with the loss of lives, homes and property during the passage of...
Region six Councillors express concerns about all-weather road
By Malisa Playter Harry Some Region Six Councillors have expressed concern regarding the construction of an all-weather road from...
Opposition stands in support of the Haitian people and Government amidst devastation
Comments from Leader of the Opposition of Guyana, Hon. Bharrat Jagdeo, M.P., on hurricane Matthew’s devastation in Haiti Haiti is...
Rose Hall Mayor accuses acting town clerk of bullyism
By Malisa Playter Harry Mayor of Rose Hall Town Mr. Vijay Kumar Ramu has leveled several accusations against the...
Nandlall questions where is the Public Procurement Commission?
Former Attorney General and Executive member of the Opposition, People’s Progressive Party, Anil Nandlall during a recent exclusive interview with...
President Granger to address reopening of Parliament; Government to push important legislative agenda
President David Granger will on Thursday, October 13, 2016, address the Parliament of Guyana, when the session opens after being...
Letter to the Editor: There was no intention of compulsorily acquiring two plots of land at Middle and Carmichael Streets- Nandlall
Dear Editor, My attention was drawn to a most bizarre article published in the Guyana Chronicle, Saturday, October 8,...
Letter to the Editor; “I never received any letter from the Prime Minister”- Carvil Duncan
Carvil Duncan General Secretary Guyana Labour Union Saturday, October 8, 2016 Sometime during February 2016, I received a telephone...
Former GWI board member refutes claims of ‘issues with CEO’
Former member of the Board of Directors of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) Charles Ceres has refuted claims that he...
PNC/R pledges commitment to further development of Guyana
The People’s National Congress/Reform says it has never forgotten and will never forget its duty to the working people of...
AUTHORITARIANISM ON THE RISE: INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS UNDER SIEGE
By: Mohabir Anil Nandlall Attorney-at-Law Like with every authoritarian regime, there is an increasing proclivity of the Coalition...
24% of 2016 hinterland budget expended- Minister Patterson
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure has only expended 24% of the $1.7B allocated for hinterland development in 2016, even as...
New REO appointed at Region Six
The Ministry of Communities has appointed Kim Williams-Stephen to serve as the new Regional Executive Officer (REO) of the Regional...
Communities Ministry looking for building for Local Gov’t Commission-Harmon
The establishment of the Local Government Commission is being delayed due to the lack of an appropriate building to house...
Ministry of the Presidency set for major rehabilitation
Minister of State Joseph Harmon has revealed that the relocation of the National Trust and the Walter Roth Museum that...
Residents of Corriverton urged to work together to address social issues
Two of the major social issues affecting residents of Corriverton, Berbice are dysfunctional families and domestic violence. This was highlighted...
Major General, Joe Singh to conduct Inquiry into allegations of corruption at GNBA
Major General Ret’d Joe Singh has been appointed to conduct an investigation into the allegations of corruption and misconduct made...
