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Former Agri. Minister says Govt’s binge of lies cannot hide the truth
The following is a ‘commentary’ by former Agriculture Minister under the PPP/C...
Letter: Amaila is another APNU/AFC scandal, they continue to fib
Dear Editor,
Truth is truth. When you deliberately twist the truth to misrepresent it, it is lying. I use the word FIB in the title...
Fading away of Consultation: The rise of arrogance and authoritarianism
By Mohabir Anil Nandlall, MP, Attorney-at-Law
Consultation is a fundamental factor in any democratic equation. At a national level, and by extension, engagement of the...
THE PIPER: Recalibrating the PPP
The government is probably pleased the PPP’s eagerly awaited 31st Congress is being held this weekend since it will definitely help to take its...
Persaud equates Budget taxation measures to ‘legal larceny’
In her presentation to the 2017 Budget debates, People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Vindiya Persaud posited to the house that...
PPP to APNU/AFC: Start ensuring that our people’s fundamental rights are honoured
As the world will celebrate International Human Rights Day 2016, on November 10, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has issued as statement pertaining to...
Letter: Sustained shortages of medicines in health sector terrifying
Dear Editor,
In spite of the billions allocated for medicines and medical supplies in the 2017 budget, there is little hope that shortages of medicines...
Letter: Uncertainty about BV / Triumph road reconstruction should be addressed
Dear Editor ,
In the BV/Triumph area, Surat Drive Road running southward from the East Coast Public road is being reconstructed as it is...
PPP: Castro will be immortalized in the hearts of millions
Below is a statement by the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) on the passing of Fidel Castro:
The People's Progressive Party (PPP) is deeply saddened over...
Castro was a profound thinker and champion of the oppressed- Ramotar
Below is a statement by former President Donald Ramotar on the passing of Fidel Castro.
I hereby extend my deepest sympathy to the people, the...
Recent Articles
Letter: Did Justice Sandil Kissoon turn Industrial Relations upside down?
Dear Editor,
High Court Justice Sandil Kissoon has been applauded by the PNCR party for declaring that the Guyana Teachers Union’s (GTU’s) strike was legal,...
Usain Bolt named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced Olympic legend Usain Bolt as an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20...
There is no official title as “shadow minister” – Nandlall
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall is making it clear that there is no official title as a “shadow minister”
In this...
Over 240 properties being acquired by Govt for Gas-to-Energy, Harbour Bridge projects – AG
The Government of Guyana is in the process of acquiring over 200 private properties in order to facilitate the construction of the Gas-to-Energy (GtE)...
All secondary school students will soon receive textbooks from Govt – Manickchand
Having already fulfilled its promise of ensuring every primary school student receives textbooks from the government, focus is now on equipping all secondary-level pupils...
CDB President resigns with “immediate effect”
President of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Hyginus 'Gene' Leon, has resigned with “immediate effect” from the regional financial institution.
According to a...
Solar panels stolen from school in Bartica; businessman, security officer arrested
See full statement from Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division #7 are investigating an alleged simple larceny that occurred between Friday, April 19, and...
Taxi drivers allegedly shot by vendor at Kitty Seawall
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
On April 17th, 2024, at about 23:00 hrs on the seawall near the Station in Kitty,...
Authorities still awaiting lab results on Berbice children who died last week
Authorities are still awaiting the results of lab tests conducted on samples taken from three Berbice children who died under unknown or unclear circumstances.
These...
Over 2800 dengue cases recorded for the year so far
Guyana has already recorded over 2800 dengue cases for 2024, advisor to the Ministry of Health, Dr Leslie Ramsammy has revealed.
Specifically, a total of...