April 7 is Nomination Day – GECOM announces
– Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Dr Steve Surujbally on Wednesday announced that April 07 will be nomination day.
Dr Surujbally made...
Commonwealth stands firm behind Guyana following Venezuela’s claims
- “The Commonwealth stands as one and speaks with one voice in our commitment to Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We are an...
Tobacco Control Act: DEMTOCO ready to be complaint but awaiting regulations
More than four months after Public Health Minister Volda Lawrence signed off on the commencement order to enforce the Tobacco Control Act, players in...
Private Sector responds favourably to $220B Budget; wants tax incentives for investment in infrastructure
By Kurt Campbell
– Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) Ronald Webster has responded favourably to the National 2014 Budget which was presented...
President meets civil society stakeholders on Parliamentary issues,; calls made for dialogue
- The decision by President Donald Ramotar to prorogue the Parliament, was the focus of a meeting convened with civil society stakeholders at...
Finance Minister concerned Amaila Falls Project will be threatened
Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh is concerned that the controversial Amaila Falls Project will be at threat, if it is not supported by...
US supports diplomatic solution to Guyana/Venezuela border issue
By Jomo Paul
– Newly accredited U.S Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway has said both Guyana and Venezuela should push for a “peaceful resolution,...
Guyanese to protest several Venezuelan Embassies worldwide today
- Guyanese are mobilizing to stage protest actions outside the Venezuelan Embassy in Georgetown and in several other countries, including the United States...
EU gives €200,000 to help children in difficult circumstances in Guyana
– on Monday (January 20) EU Ambassador to Guyana, Robert Kopecký and Omattie Madray, Programme Director of ChildLink, signed a grant contract to...
“Good shot Bharrat” – PPP General Secretary on Jagdeo’s ‘big houses’ remark
By Jomo Paul
– General Secretary of the People’ s Progressive Party/Civic, Clement Rohee has expressed glee at a statement made by Former President,...
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Teens charged with murder of excavator operator
Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...
Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise
A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...
Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine
The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...
CH&PA remains committed to providing affordable housing to citizens but reiterates squatting is illegal...
The Housing and Water Ministry, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Friday stated that it remains committed to peaceful resolution as...
Onverwagt prawns project to yield an estimated $48M per crop
The prawns project being developed at Onverwagt, Region Five is poised to produce 12 tonnes of Vannamei prawns per crop, with each tonne expected...
AFC to hold 8th biannual conference on June 29
FULL STATEMENT:
The Alliance For Change (AFC) is pleased to announce its 8th Biannual Conference, which will be held on June 29, 2024, in Georgetown....
GTU not serious about conciliation following series of demands – AG
…says Union using teachers to push other agenda
In light of the recent ultimatum issued by the Guyana Teachers’ Union concerning the 20 per cent...
$117M owed in traffic tickets’ payments
…237 drivers fined $18M for drunk driving
Drivers in Guyana face a staggering bill of $117 million owed to the Guyana Police Force following a...
“There will be reciprocity” – VP warns countries restricting Guyana’s commodities
Imports from any country that prevents Guyana’s commodities from entering its market will face similar restrictions when its exports are entering Guyana.
This is according...
Venezuela Border Controversy: Guyana notifies allies of Venezuela’s threatening posture at border
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo informed media practitioners on Thursday afternoon that the Government of Guyana has informed all relevant international bodies, allies, and other...