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LETTER: Forensic probe must be carried out at GECOM before any new elections are...

Dear Editor: The nation is no longer surprised by the expressions arising from the recent PNCR press statement: that the party is not interested in...

OAS: In danger of undermining the ‘Right to Protect’

By Sir Ronald Sanders A noteworthy event occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, October 10, that could have implications for nations across the globe. It...

OPINION: Oil sector a welcome addition to Guyana’s economy but will not necessarily cure...

By Dr Tara Singh Many news headlines read, “Guyana to enjoy unprecedented oil wealth,” following the discovery of 8 billion barrels of recoverable oil by...

OPINION: Kashif Muhammad for Director of Youth and Sports

The following is an opinion piece by Nigel Hinds  The urgency of having a competent and dedicated National Director of Youth and Sports cannot be...

CARICOM could soon have a new energy champion

The following is an opinion piece by Arthur Deakin 9 (Extracted from Caribbean News Global) Within 24 hours, Mike Pompeo made history by becoming the...

OPINION: Sugar cannot be analysed only in terms of cost-benefit, but also on its...

By Dr Tara Singh Guyana’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon Zulfikar Mustapha, recently announced the reopening of three sugar estates: Enmore, Rose Hall and Skeldon, that...

OPINION: Caribbean wouldn’t tolerate external interference on Republic status

By Sir Ronald Sanders Of all the fanciful reasons imputed to the decision of the government to make Barbados a Republic, shedding its monarchical status...

LETTER: Very heartened that the President has decided to reopen the estates

Dear Editor, The GAWU saw President Irfaan Ali, in the September 23, Stabroek News, saying that the trail of destruction in the sugar industry left...

OPINION: Voting against funds for Amerindian development another display of APNU/AFC’s recklessness

The following is an opinion piece by Dr Leslie Ramsammy The present Amerindian leaders sitting as MPs and in other influential positions who support APNU+AFC...

Eyewitness: PNC brewing trouble…

…outside Parliament During the long five-month war of attrition that the PNC fought to rig the elections, Vincent Alexander was their point man – from...

Recent Articles

DEMTOCO announces after-tax-profit of $2.27B amid rise in cigarette smuggling

At the 90th Annual General Meeting held today at the Marriott Hotel, Demerara Tobacco Company Limited (DEMTOCO), a leader in the tobacco industry, shared...

CARICOM should explore joint legislation to improve cricket governance – Pres. Ali

Chairman of CARICOM and President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has signalled a call for common legislation in the region to streamline and strengthen the...

Guyana partners with World Bank to modernise TVET sector

The Ministry of Education has embarked on aligning TVET with current and future labor market demands at both secondary and post-secondary education levels. A critical...

Brazil to lend expertise to Guyana in fighting wildfires

In light of the recent wildfires which have devastated several areas across the country, the Guyana Government has solicited assistance from Brazil for training...

Essequibo resident, Vera Florence, celebrates 100th birthday

Nestled in the heart of Queenstown, a remarkable soul celebrates 100 years on earth. Vera Florence Venture, a name synonymous with resilience and community...

Over 3,000 persons already registered for PPP/C Congress – GS Jagdeo

The 32nd Congress of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is set for May 3-5, 2024 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. The Congress is the...

Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal

The government has relocated over 190 families who were squatting in the Success Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, and the riverbank along the East...

Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...

T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally

A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors. The 19-member...

GCCI blasts authorities for lack of action against reckless truck drivers

  See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI): Consternation at the inadequate management of the road usage by heavy duty trucks The...