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...
FITUG denounces “virtually insulting” proposed salary increase
The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) has deemed the government’s proposed salary increase for public servants as...
Region Six chairman calls on Government to provide jobs for youths
By Royan Abrams President David Granger recently stated that providing jobs for Guyanese is not one of the responsibilities of...
Public servants deserve more increases but final offer is affordable says Granger
President David Granger speaking on the recent recording of the Public Interest sought to justify the salary increases his administration...
President Granger calls for an understanding of all cultures at Interfaith Service
Speaking after an interfaith ceremony to mark the beginning of Indigenous Heritage month, President David Granger called on all Guyanese...
City Hall to have real-time access to parking meter online software
In order to ensure there is transparency, the Georgetown Council will be granted ‘real time’ online access to monitor the...
UPDATE; City Councillors differ on amendments to parking meter contract
A Special Meeting was today convened by the Mayor and City Councillors to discuss the controversial Parking Meter Contract and...
Nandlall to be sent before Privileges Committee- Basil Williams
When parliament resumes former attorney general and PPP member of parliament Anil Nandlall will be a “prime target” by the government...
City Council currently in discussions on Parking Meter Project
A Special Meeting convened by the Mayor and City Councillors to discuss the controversial parking meter started with Town Clerk...
Bond re-elected to PNCR Central Executive Committee
The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) today announced the members of its Central Executive Committee. In a statement, the...
Brazil President Dilma Rousseff impeached by Senate
(BBC) Brazil’s Senate has voted to remove President Dilma Rousseff from office for manipulating the budget. It puts an...
FIU Director and Deputy to assume duties from Sept 19
The Director and Deputy Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) have signed contracts with the Finance Secretary and will...
AG Williams says lawsuit filed against him by Deputy Registrar is misplaced
Deputy Registrar of the Deeds Registry, Attorney Zanna Frank has filed a lawsuit against Attorney General, Basil Williams, who in...
National Veterans’ Commission to commence hearings tomorrow
The Commission of Inquiry tasked by President David Granger to examine the conditions and circumstances facing veterans of the Guyana...
Ministry appoints Occupational Health and Safety Council
The Ministry of Social Protection has appointed a National Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH) to advise the...
AG says there is no delay with AML/CFT compliance
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams today informed the media that there is no delay with regards...
PNCR’s 19th Biennial Convention of the National Congress of Women held at Congress place
The 19th Biennial Convention of the National Congress of Women (NCW) was held today, Monday, August 29, 2016, at the People’s...
Old cable, poor distribution system blamed for frequent blackouts
The old submarine cable for the Vreed-en-Hoop power station is responsible for the recent blackouts, Minister of Public Infrastructure, David...
PPP says workers got better deal under its rule
The main opposition, People Progressive Party (PPP) is insisting that public servants got a much better deal in relation to...
