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...
UK Parliamentarian pays courtesy call on President
President David Granger, yesterday (March 31) received a courtesy call from David Lammy, a parliamentarian from the United Kingdom (UK),...
GPL announces additional 10% reduction in rates
The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated has announced an additional 10 percent reduction in net rates for electricity supply across...
Government should reverse re-applied VAT on heavy duty vehicles- PPP
The main Opposition, Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) today accused the coalition Government of new assault on the Economy specifically...
Post elections parliamentary seminar opens
by Stacy Carmichael-James Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Barton Scotland in his assessment of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s...
“I personally rescinded Mr. Tiwarie’s appointment” says President Granger
By Mark Murray The Head of State has taken responsibility for the administration’s recent move to rescind the appointment...
Social Cohesion Ministry engages Christian Community
The ministry of Social Cohesion will on May 11 be hosting a Day of Prayer. This event will coincide with...
Health system thriving in region 9 amidst challenges- REO
by Stacy Carmichael-James Regional Executive Officer (REO) of Region nine, Carl Parker has praised the health system there, however he...
Guyana to be included in UN Free and Equal Campaign
by Mark Murray The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Office has reached out to Guyana as plans are underway...
GCCI to elect a new Executive Management Committee in days
by Mark Murray On Thursday a new executive body of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) will...
Government rescinds Brian Tiwarie’s appointment
The Government of Guyana this afternoon (March 29) announced that the appointment of Mr. Brian Tiwarie as Ministerial Advisor on...
Envoys to UK & Canada meet with Head of State
President David Granger, today (March 29) met with Mr. Hamley Case and Ms. Clarissa Riehl who have been appointed to...
Public Health Minister impressed with facilities at Texila University
Public Health Minister, Dr. George Norton was today (March 29) given a tour of the Texila American University at Goedverwagting,...
Political parties should not find comfort in LGE results- Ramkarran
Political commentator, Dr. Ralph Ramkarran says it is “unsafe to make any enduring political conclusions” from the results of the...
Lichfield celebrates its latest centenarian
Lichfield’s latest centenarian, James Barrington Layne Esq. was on March 27 presented with a hamper from Social Protection Minister, Volda...
Rice exports to Jamaica doubled; GRDB signs two new agreements
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) has secured two more agreements that will see rice shipments from Guyana being doubled...
18 young people complete NGO’s “Connect Programme”
by Mark Murray It was during a graduation ceremony held on Saturday (March 26) that 18 participants were...
IDB Report says Guyana unlikely to become hub in near future; CJIA does not meet int’l “level of service”
by Stacy Carmichael-James With plans afoot to modernize the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), through the Airport Expansion Project, a...
Mark Lyte re-elected as President of the GTU
By Mark Murray Preliminary results from the Guyana Teachers Union’s (GTU) elections show that Mark Lyte copped the most votes...
