Govt announces pay increase, new minimum wage for public servants
Government has announced its “final offer” to the unionized workers in the Public Service—an increase in the minimum wage from $55,000 per month to...
Diwali 2016 date lands in controversy again
– 2015 is yet to conclude but already there is brewing controversy over the 2016 date for Diwali, with the Guyana Hindu Dharmic...
Janet Jagan’s letter on Joey Jagan’s credibility surfaces
– A letter, purportedly written by the late former President, Janet Jagan, has appeared in local newspapers today as a full page advertisement,...
PPP alleges that many SOPs are fake; urges GECOM to halt declaration of results
– The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) in a memorandum to the diplomatic community is contending that irregularities plagued the May 11t, 2015...
Bheri Ramsaran no longer Minister of Health
– President Donald Ramotar has officially relieved Dr Behri Ramsaran as Minister of Health, according to an official release from Office of the...
PPP rejects invitation to Independence Day ceremony
– The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has rejected an invitation to take part in the celebrations organised for Guyana’s 49th Anniversary of Independence...
PNCR spurns WikiLeaks cable that branded President Granger “racist”
– The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) is upset with the recent publishing of a WikiLeaks cable between the US Embassy and Washington...
Figures show APNU+AFC wins elections but no declaration
By Jomo Paul
– Just moments ago, the Chief Election Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Keith Lowenfield released raw data of the...
“Worst budget I’ve ever seen” – Jagdeo
Opposition Leader says 2017 Budget will not benefit the working class, will 'kill the Private Sector'
In light of an eventful presentation of the...
President discusses renewable energy options with Barbadian company
- On the heels of government scrapping the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project, President David Granger has met with a team from Innogen Technologies...
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Guyana Learning Channel to launch new game show: ‘Brainiacs’
After the resounding success of its educational game show, Whiz Kids, the Guyana Learning Channel is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its...
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...