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...
From $4.3B to $43.5B, Oramah’s Afreximbank era delivers for CARICOM with 13th member state to join bank next week
By Kurt Campbell in Abuja kurt@newsroom.gy In an emotionally charged hall in Abuja on Friday, Professor Benedict Oramah, President and...
Mohamed says party symbol is a leopard not jaguar
Businessman Azruddin Mohamed has said that his political party’s symbol is a leopard, not a jaguar. Following a Guyana Elections...
‘World-class’ museum to be built at D’urban Park site – President hints
The Government of Guyana may soon construct a “world-class” museum at the area that now houses the dilapidated D’urban Park,...
Elections fraud trial to continue on July 28
Following the cross-examination of two witnesses on Friday, the trial into the March 2020 General and Regional Elections has been...
Fuel and gas farm in Lethem part of plans to transform Reg. 9
President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Friday that the government will be developing a fuel and liquefied gas farm in...
GECOM rules against use of jaguar by Mohamed’s party
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) ruled against the use of the jaguar as a party symbol for businessman Azruddin Mohamed’s ...
8% salary increase for gov’t workers to be paid with July salaries
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Friday announced that the 8% salary increase for government workers will be paid together...
Sweeping education reform, AI-powered learning on cards for next term of PPP gov’t
People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) General Secretary, Bharrat Jagdeo announced that if reelected, the party will continue its heavy focus...
PPP to launch manifesto, election campaign in July
The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), the political party currently in office, will officially launch its election campaign and manifesto...
CARICOM Secretary General rallies Africa-Caribbean coalition in Abuja
By Kurt Campbell in Abuja kurt@newsroom.gy Standing before African heads of state, policymakers and global financiers on Friday, CARICOM Secretary-General...
New digital ID cards to help gov’t track foreigners in Guyana
Guyana is implementing a new biometric electronic identification system, a venture that the country’s Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, said...
From drainage to coconuts: President outlines new support for Hubu farmers
President Dr. Irfaan Ali met with residents of Hubu, Region Three on Thursday, where he outlined a number of projects...
New parties join APNU coalition
Three virtually unknown political parties have joined the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR)-led A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) coalition....
Salary increases for gov’t workers should be paid before elections – Jagdeo
The 8% salary increase for government workers this year should be paid before the General and Regional elections on September...
Beyond new roads, PPP may develop railway & tram system to improve transportation
The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government has been focused on building and expanding necessary infrastructure all across the country...
About $4 billion to be invested in first phase of mega port facility at Parika
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that a US$20 million contract was recently awarded for the first phase of...
Next PPP gov’t to introduce transportation grant for students -Jagdeo
To provide greater economic relief to parents and guardians, the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) intends to introduce a student...
PPP will create new housing schemes, vastly improve existing ones – Jagdeo
Once elected for another term in the September 2025 elections, the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) will create new housing...
