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...
UNICEF to increase efforts on addressing violence, abuse and neglect of children
In an effort to better address issues facing women and children in Guyana, the Ministry of Social Protection in collaboration...
Jean La Rose resigns from GNNL’s Board of Directors
Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Guyana National Newspaper Limited (GNNL), Jean La Rose has resigned with effect...
PPP says President’s promise that Guyana would be safer “a pie in the sky”
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) says President David Granger’s pronouncement that Guyana will “soon be a safer place” is like...
President extends condolences on death of former Forestry Minister
President David Granger in a statement on Saturday extends heartfelt sympathy to Mr. Kenwyn Carmichael and the other relatives of...
Youths being consulted on eligibility age for house lots
The Ministry of Communities, Department of Housing will be engaging youths on a possible policy change for the age at...
GPA concerned with positions taken by State Media in employee issues
The Guyana Press Association (GPA) says it is disturbed by the continuing inhumane positions and actions being taken by the...
There was no gender bias in dealing with employees – NCN
Following the recent suspension of its Sport Editor and the removal of its News Anchor from reading of the 6...
Former President begins series of Climate Change engagements in the US
Former President of Guyana and leader of the Political Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo, this morning attended the Clinton Global Initiative’s Annual...
International: Putin takes control with big win for Russia’s ruling party
Reuters World News By Andrew Osborn and Maria Tsvetkova | MOSCOW Vladimir Putin cemented his supremacy over Russia’s...
International: Opposition accuses Maduro of militarizing Margarita Island to host Summit of Non-Aligned Movement
LA ASUNCIóN, Venezuela, Sept. 13 (UPI) – Venezuela’s Margarita Island has been all but shut down by President Nicolas Maduro in advance of...
Guyana distinguished as an emergent ‘green state’- President at UN General Assembly
Head of State, David Granger speaking today at the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly said Guyana’s natural...
Commonwealth to set up new unit to counter violent extremism- CMJA Conference 2016
Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Baroness Patricia Scotland speaking on day two of the Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association (CMJA) Conference,...
President Obama accepts Guyana’s Ambassador’s Letter of Credence
Guyana’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Dr. Riyad Insanally on Friday, September 16, 2016, presented his Letter of...
PM urges jurists’ support for legal settlement to border controversy with Venezuela
A call was made for the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association to support Guyana’s call for a juridical settlement to...
Eugene F. Correia Airport report not a blame document says Patterson
A draft report on the Eugence F. Correia International Airport has been submitted and Public Infrastructure Minister, David Patterson has...
45% of budget expended under Public Sector Investment Project- Minister Patterson
Public Infrastructure Minister, David Patterson during a recent press conference clarified that the Public Sector Investment Project falls under the...
World leaders adopt Declaration to protect rights of refugees and migrants
President David Granger is currently attending the 71st Regular Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York,...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Groenveldt, WCD Bridge Construction Works to begin
The public is hereby notified that construction work will commence on the Groenveldt Bridge, West Coast Demerara on September...
