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Opposition leader dubs Oil Caucus a PR stunt, says Govt won’t take expert advice

The High-Level Caucus on Oil Sector Strategy that was held between President David Granger, Cabinet members and some international experts to discuss plans for...

Border controversy case: Venezuela discloses intention to join proceedings

Almost three months after Guyana submitted its application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) requesting that the Court confirm the legal validity and...

Granger tells Ramotar: “Remember your promises and respect the National Assembly”

- President Donald Ramotar must remember his promises and respect the National Assembly, so said Opposition Leader David Granger during his weekly press...

Former VP under Burnham’s rule dies

Former Vice President of Guyana under the Forbes Burnham regime, Shiv Sahoye Narine passed away this morning, Tuesday July 30 in Canada. Mr. Narine...

First quarter 2018: 145,133 ounces of gold declared- Trotman

The natural resources sector has earned US$7.4M from exported forest products in the first quarter of 2018 while 145,133 ounces of gold has been...

Management alone cannot be blamed for sugar’s poor performance – Min. Ramsammy

Minister of Agriculture Dr. Leslie Ramsammy said the blame for the poor performances of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (Guysuco) should not be placed squarely...

PPP concerned about “reduced” number of Registration Office; says selection of sites show “bias”

By Jomo Paul – General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Clement Rohee has voiced his Party’s concern over the reduced number of Registration...

PPP sickened by high levels of military spending amid growing poverty

  By Kurt Campbell – General Secretary of the ruling People's Progressive Party (PPP), Clement Rohee says his Party is “deeply disturbed” over the high...

“First I would have to see a selfie” – Rohee responds to claims that...

By Jomo Paul - General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic, Clement Rohee is not dismissing the idea that Jesus would vote for...

Chancellor, CJ appointments: Opposition Leader awaiting word of President on mode of engagement

Despite President David Granger saying that he is awaiting word from the Opposition Leader, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, as it pertains to the substantive appointments...

Recent Articles

Govt/contractor dispute on GtE will not affect US EXIM Bank loan – Jagdeo

The ongoing dispute between the Guyana Government and its contractor for the model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, Lindsayca CH4 Guyana Inc. (LNDCH4), will not affect...

Govt plans to procure additional 30-40 megawatts of power by year-end 

See full statement from the Office of the Prime Minister:  Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd), the Honourable Mark Phillips, convened a special meeting with parliamentary committee...

At least 1 dead as mining pit collapses at Marudi Mountain

At least one person is dead after a mining pit collapsed last night at Marudi Mountain, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo). INews will provide more details...

‘Racism does not align with PNC ideology’ – Chairman

Chairman of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNC) Shurwayne Holder is defending his party amid claims that it is not welcoming to its Indo-Guyanese...

Stabroek Market Wharf collapse shows ‘failure of the city council’ – Jagdeo

  The recent collapse of a portion of the Stabroek Market Wharf is reflective of the City Council’s “failure”, according to Vice President Dr Bharrat...

Over 440 more Reg. 3 families to benefit from house allocation

More than 440 families will benefit from house allocation in several areas including Anna Catherina, Edinburg, Leonora, Groenveldt, Stewartsville, and Meten-Meer-Zorg in Region Three,...

Venezuelan stabbed to death by co-worker

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  A report of an alleged murder committed on one called ‘Frankie’, Venezuelan, by suspect, Cane Vincent, age...

“Words can’t express how much they mean to me” – mother demands answers, justice...

By: Andrew Carmichael “Words can’t express how much they mean to me, dem is me children,” expressed Rihanna Persaud, the mother who lost her nine-year-old...

No increase in electricity costs for consumers – Jagdeo assures amid power ship deal

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that the electricity price will not increase following the government’s move to charter a power ship to...

Govt would hire contractors without “full experience” to keep up with rapid development –...

New contractors would be hired by the government to keep apace with the ongoing rapid development in the infrastructure sector. This is according to Vice...