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...
Linden Town Council discussing exchange programmes
During a recent trip to the United States, Linden Mayor, Carwyn Holland had discussions with a Guyanese-born New York senator,...
Linden Mayor refutes allegations of misappropriation of funds; calls for Town Clerk’s removal
Linden Mayor, Carwyn Holland is refuting claims that he along with the Deputy Mayor racked up over five hundred thousand...
Public Health Minister must go- Rohee
The Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) has deemed actions taken by the government against its Public Health Minister in relation to...
Gov’t deal with Linden Holdings Inc. is offensive to tax payers- Ramkarran
The highly controversial deal which government entered into with Linden Holdings Inc. to store its medication and medical supplies reeks...
Kato School Contract sets bad precedent for KARES Engineering
Following the recent issues raised in relation to the construction of the Kato Secondary School, President David Granger said it...
Workers of LBI and Enmore Estates engage in strike action
Field workers of the LBI sugar cultivation engaged in strike action yesterday and today over what the Union deems the...
PPP has no problem with the military; calls for professionalism
During a recent Progressive Party public forum, Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo acknowledged that the military in Guyana has developed greatly...
Letter to the Editor: IAC raises concerns over establishment of Communal Lands Commission
August 11, 2016 Dear Editor, RE: The Indian Action Committee has questions with the proposed establishment of the communal Lands...
AG hosts consultation on State Assets Recovery Bill 2016
The Legal Affairs Ministry today held a public consultation on the State Assets Recovery Bill 2016 before the new legislation...
Health Minister to apologise for misleading statements on rental of storage bonds
One day after the government announced the establishment of a Ministerial Committee to look into the issues surrounding matters raised...
PPP holds public forum to address alleged corruption by Gov’t
The Opposition people’s Progressive Party on Wednesday held a public forum to address several matters which the party claims have...
Members of Public Procurement Commission announced
Members of the long awaited Public Procurement Commission were today announced by Minister of State, Joseph Harmon. During a...
Jagdeo calls on gov’t to “stop making excuses” and release documents regarding projects
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo is calling on the Government to release the evaluation reports for several projects including the Specialty...
Former Region 5 Prime Minister rep. charged for dangerous driving
By Malisa Playter Harry Former Representative of the Prime Minister in Region 5 who was involved in a vehicular accident...
Opposition lambastes gov’t over lack of accountability; wants Dr Norton before privileges committee
Government continues to display arrogance and lack of transparency particularly as it relates to the discussions surrounding the financial papers...
New GPC rubbishes Government’s claims on rental of Storage bond
The New Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation (GPC) is opposing statements made by Minister of Public Health, George Norton that the Government...
$9M proposed for the rehabilitation of N/A Amerindian hostel
By Royan Abrams During its budget presentation, the Regional Democratic Council in Region Six proposed some nine million...
Workers and Union reps picket MOTP over closure of Wales estate
Workers attached to the Wales Estate along with their children and representatives of the Guyana Agriculture and General Workers Union...
