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OPINION: Only truth about 2020 elections is that PPP/C is the winner

The following is an opinion piece by Dr Tara Singh Where else in this world will elections that cover less than ½ million voters take...

Time for more concerted action to end the ravages of tobacco – Dr Ramsammy

See below for a statement from Chairman of the Presidential Commission on the Prevention and Control of the NCDs, Dr Leslie Ramsammy, on the...

Guyanese are not respected by other Caricom countries – iNews Poll

  – A poll conducted by iNews has found that Guyanese are not respected by other Caricom countries. In response to the question, “Do you...

“If you live in a glass house, don’t throw stones!”

Below is an article published in the March 18th edition of the Guyana Times   It is for good reason that the months leading up to...

OPINION: The ship of Guyana is sinking

By: Mohabir Anil Nandlall, MP Attorney-at-Law By the time this article is read, a week would have elapsed from the 12 July 2019, when the Caribbean...

Opinion: Guyana now firmly on path for an illegal government

By Dr. Leslie Ramsammy In just about two weeks, Guyana becomes a dictatorship. The President and APNU+AFC are sinisterly eager to be a dictator President...

U.N. Climate Panel Endorses Ceiling on Global Emissions

  - The world’s top climate scientists on Friday formally embraced an upper limit on greenhouse gases for the first time, establishing a target level at...

EYEWITNESS: The Sanctimonious Gangster…

…and post NCM goings-on If the PNC in general, and their leader David Granger in particular, are to be believed, it’s clear that we Guyanese...

OPINION: Inclusive Governance: The path is laced with several hurdles

The following is an opinion piece by Dr Tara Singh A colleague says emphatically; “I am all for inclusive governance but to the exclusion of...

Age limit for alcohol consumption should increase to 21 – iNews Poll

  – An iNews poll has found that the legal age limit for alcohol consumption should be increased from 18 to 21 years. The poll...

Recent Articles

EPA orders rice farmers to desist from burning fields

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered rice farmers across the country to desist from burning their fields. See full advisory:  

‘Oil spill’ legislation to be tabled later this year – VP Jagdeo

A comprehensive oil spill legislation will be tabled in the National Assembly later this year, setting out the proposed procedures for oil spill preparation,...

Health Ministry begins chickenpox vaccination drive at Lusignan Prison

The Ministry of Health has commenced the administration of chickenpox vaccines to the general population at the Lusignan Prison, as the Guyana Prison Service...

Letter: Why does Dr Vincent Adams believe that he should not have been fired...

Dear Editor, In 2015, Permanent Secretaries Collin Croal and Nigel Dharamlall mounted political platforms during the General Election campaign, and both subsequently resigned, as required...

Scholarships available for Guyanese to pursue higher education in China

With a holistic plan to ensure free and equitable education is provided to citizens, the Governments of Guyana and China continue to collaborate to...

From next year, Guyanese no longer have to travel to Suriname for Schengen visas...

The processing of Schengen visas will become available in Guyana next year following the opening of a French Embassy here – a development which...

Execution of Corentyne Bridge project should be marked by affordability & mutual benefit –...

See full statement from Suriname Guyana Chamber of Commerce: The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) applauds the recent meeting between Suriname's President H.E Chandrikapersad Santokhi...

EPA investigating possibly human-induced fires countrywide

See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby notifies the public that there are currently a number of...

Girls, aged 5, 6 & 8, drown in ‘fish pond’

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐮𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐧𝐢 Commander of Regional Police Division #9, Senior Superintendent Raphael...

US$38M contract signed to construct solar farms across Guyana

Guyana’s solar capabilities are set to receive a significant boost with the signing of a US $38 million contract between the Guyana Utility-Scale Solar...