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 targets 600,000 ounces gold production- happy with increased price
The increase in gold prices on the international market which spiked following UK’s vote to leave the European Union (EU)...
CARICOM countries advised against exit
CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General Dr. Manorma Soeknandan says CARICOM should not go through the recent experience whereby the United Kingdom decided...
EU hands over $2B coastal engineering design manual
Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan, on behalf of the Government of Guyana today received EU funding to the tune of...
Britain assures Guyana of commitment despite EU vote
The British envoy to Guyana on Monday sought to quell the uncertainties surrounding continued relations with the two countries following...
No declaration of war between Central government and the Council – President
President David Granger today addressing the Georgetown Municipality told City Councillors there will be no declaration of war between Central...
Guyana signs five-year Basic Framework Agreement with Russian Federation
Guyana through its foreign affairs minister, Carl Greenidge recently signed a five-year Basic Framework Agreement with the Russian Federation following...
Calls deepen for CARICOM to make greater impact following BREXIT
As the analysis of the ‘BREXIT’ continues, pressure is rising for CARICOM to do more to show its effectiveness...
CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General calls for increased implementation of a major Financing Agreement with the EU
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Deputy Secretary General Dr. Manorma Soeknandan speaking at the opening ceremony for the Regional Technical Meeting on...
Guyana not to be drastically affected by BREXIT
Guyana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Carl Greenidge on Friday at a press conference, while noting it is premature to say if...
Contracts of CH&PA staff responsible for 1000 homes project terminated
By Leroy Smith Chairman of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), Hamilton Green today confirmed that nine persons’ contracts...
Gov’t not clear on achieving Green economy – Jagdeo
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo is accusing the coalition government of being irresponsible with Guyana’s future. The former Head of State...
Bernie Sanders endorses Hilary Clinton
INTERNATIONAL (CNN) Bernie Sanders said Friday he will vote for Hillary Clinton for president in November, the strongest expression of...
Gov’t prefers wages and allowances to be negotiated separately
The Government of Guyana today disclosed that it will prefer the adjusting of allowances for public servants to be negotiated...
Central Government to review parking meters project
The parking meter contract signed by the Georgetown Mayor and City Council with Smart City Solutions Inc, a company collaborating...
Public Service wage negotiations begin today
The government and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) is expected to begin negotiations at 10am today, for the increase...
“Let the people speak” – Granger wants public consultations on Constitutional Reform
Head of state, David Granger speaking during the recent airing of the television programme “The Public Interest” said the Constitutional...
Conversation Tree traffic lights to officially operate from tomorrow
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure has commenced operation of the traffic lights at the Southern end of Conversation Tree,...
Jagdeo Initiative on Agriculture being reviewed- President Granger
The government is reviewing the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), commonly referred to as the Jagdeo Initiative on Agriculture, with the...
