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...
Nandlall defends role in advising GECOM, rejects AFC’s interference allegations
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, has defended his role and clarified his relationship with the...
AFC did not demand Presidential spot in coalition but withheld support for Norton – Hughes
Alliance for Change leader, Nigel Hughes, on Tuesday clarified that the party has not demanded that it be given the...
‘We need your skills, we need you to stay’ – Pres. Ali tells new GOAL graduates
In an emphatic address on Monday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali told graduates of the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL)...
New programme to ‘aggressively’ tackle violence against women coming
A programme that will tackle the scourge of violence against women in Guyana will be rolled out soon, according to...
Only Guyanese allocated homes, house lots at Diamond Housing Scheme – CHPA clarifies
See below the full statement issued by the Ministry of Housing and Water The Ministry of Housing and Water –...
Daniel Seeram cites declining morals, visionless leadership as reasons for breaking ranks with the PNC/R
In a candid interview on The Starting Point podcast on Sunday, current Region Four Chairman Daniel Seeram, who recently broke...
With final tower cemented, new Demerara River Bridge over 90% complete
Construction of the new Demerara River Bridge has passed a major milestone, with 90.7 per cent of the project now...
Guyana seeks China’s support in guarding against Venezuela’s illegitimate border claims
Guyana has asked China to play a role in guarding against Venezuela’s continued threats to its territorial integrity, even as...
Guyana welcomes contributions from all nationalities to national development – President Ali
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to building an inclusive society, one where people of all nationalities are...
Eid-ul-Adha: CIOG President calls for spiritual renewal, national unity & compassion
As-Salaamu Alaikum WaRahmatullahi-WaBarakaatuh. Eid Mubarak! Eid Mubarak! Eid Mubarak! All praise is due to Allah (SWT), the Most Merciful,...
Electrician killed in conveyor belt accident at Guyana Manganese Inc.
Siyuan Chen, a Chinese electrician employed at Guyana Manganese Incorporated (GMI), lost his life on Thursday after becoming entangled in...
‘Trust the planner, embrace the journey’ – President Ali’s Eid message
Destiny is Written by the One Who Sees What We Cannot I extend heartfelt Eid-ul-Adha greetings to all Guyanese but...
CLA uninformed, unjustified and in breach of natural justice in their statement on oil pollution Bill – Min. Nandlall
A recent statement by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA), urging President Irfaan Ali to withhold assent to the Oil Pollution Prevention,...
Chinese Ambassador highlights AI, green development for future cooperation with Guyana
At the reception commemorating the 53rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Guyana and the People’s Republic of China, newly appointed...
Treasury targets network trafficking cocaine to the United States and Europe
[The Department of the Treasury – Washington] – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control...
Gov’t seeks U.S. intel following drug trafficking sanctions; President says investment in security part of response
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday night responded to the United States’ recent decision to impose sanctions on four Guyanese...
Gov’t welcomes U.S. sanctions on drug trafficking suspects
See below the full statement issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs: The Ministry of Home Affairs welcomes the significant...
Another GECOM meeting ends in division as opposition raises concerns over several voting issues
Another statutory meeting of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) ended on Thursday with division, as APNU+AFC nominated commissioners raised concerns...
