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...
AFC cancels membership of Fernandes, Duncan & Ramsaroop after defection; says latest coalition proposal was rejected by APNU
The Alliance For Change (AFC) has announced the formal cancellation of the membership of executive members Juretha Fernandes, Sherod Duncan...
From tough negotiator to pleader, AFC seeks Norton’s blessing as it lowers coalition demands
In an apparent sign of retreat, the Alliance For Change (AFC) has submitted a fresh proposal to the A Partnership...
Ganesh is out as Juretha tapped to be PM candidate for APNU
Juretha Fernandes has been tapped to be the Prime Ministerial candidate for A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), as the...
Walton-Desir breaks down over being sidelined by PNC/R; launches new political party
Attorney-at-law and former Member of Parliament, Amanza Walton-Desir, shed visible tears on Wednesday morning as she publicly announced her resignation...
Walton-Desir quits PNC/R amid dispute over election role, party refutes her claims
In a major blow, Opposition Member of Parliament Amanza Walton-Desir has officially resigned from the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR)....
AG reminds public, election staff of heavy penalties for discrimination, obstructing voters
Attorney General Anil Nandlall on Tuesday night issued a reminder of the serious criminal offences and penalties outlined in the...
Fixed- rate government contracts spark entrepreneurial boom in Linden
A new era of opportunity has begun for small contractors in Linden, Region Ten, who have used government fixed-rate road...
No cars, SUVs allowed on Diamond–Good Success Road amid ongoing rehab works
Effective Tuesday, June 17, only trucks, heavy-load vehicles, and public transportation are permitted to use the Diamond to Good Success...
New water treatment plant to end years of hardship for Bartica residents
For years, hundreds of residents from Four Miles to Five Miles in Bartica, Region Seven, have faced daily struggles to...
‘We cannot afford another war’ – President Ali calls for end to Iran/Israel conflict
Amid Israel’s attacks on Iran and the recent military escalation in the region, Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali called for...
GECOM ready for September elections – Gunraj says, laments slow justice for 2020 mayhem
GECOM Commissioner Sase Gunraj reaffirmed that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is fully prepared to conduct General and Regional Elections...
Prisoners won’t vote in 2025 elections – Gunraj
Despite constitutional provisions allowing most prisoners in Guyana to vote, incarcerated individuals will be left out of the electoral process...
77 years later, PPP remembers Enmore Martyrs and recommits to justice, democracy
See below the full statement issued: On this 77th anniversary of the Enmore Martyrs, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) solemnly...
Unprecedented development to continue in Region 10 – Jagdeo highlights impact
As the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) continues its unprecedented infrastructure development programme, Region Ten is set to benefit from a...
President Ali, Brazil’s Lula hold talks on infrastructure and environmental cooperation
President Dr Irfaan Ali at the weekend held bilateral discussions with the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Luiz...
Mahdia’s first-ever $493M housing scheme underway with 300 house lots
Land clearance works have already commenced on 95 acres of land at the housing development at Tracts A and B,...
Jagdeo, Edghill announce over $10B in projects to boost jobs, development in Region Ten
A new wave of infrastructure development valued at over $10 billion is set to boost community development and create employment...
Geeta Chandan Edmond says she resigned from PNC/R after endorsement of President Ali
Attorney-at-Law and Opposition Member of Parliament Geeta Chandan Edmond has confirmed that she has resigned from the People’s National Congress...
