IPI urges Govt to review amendments to broadcast bill
The International Press Institute (IPI), today, called on the incumbent administration to review the controversial Broadcast Amendment Bill, which was recently passed in the...
Govt breached FMAA in appropriating funds for SARA- Edghill
Last Thursday, Government pushed financial paper No. 2 through the National Assembly, seeking more than $2.5B in supplemental funding. In that process, however, it...
$300M owed by M&CC: Central Govt won’t get involved- Harmon
-As City Council moves to hire new collectors following Cevons, Puran Brothers fallout
Minister of State Joseph Harmon said while the Government is concerned about...
Broadcast Amendment Bill: Broadcasters should file legal action- Parliamentary Opposition
The Parliamentary Opposition has maintained that the Broadcast Amendment Bill in its current form is ‘unconstitutional’ and will have several implications on private broadcasters.
Opposition...
Burnham’s fight against inequality, poverty and illiteracy remembered
... at 32nd commemorative service
President David Granger on Sunday morning paid tribute to Guyana’s first Executive President and founder of the People’s National Congress...
Gold earnings decline by $400M in first half of 2017
-Yearly growth projection revised downwards from 3.8 to 3.1%
As the country’s export earnings continues to plummet, gold has now joined the list of commodities...
Broadcast Amendment Bill passed
A fiery exchange on Friday in the National Assembly heralded the debate on the Broadcast (Amendment) Bill, but when the smoke cleared the Government...
Government to introduce import permit for foreign wood- Trotman
...says forest producing country resorting to imports to meet local demand troubling
Natural Resources Minister, Raphael Trotman, met with a number of local hardware stores...
Govt approves $2.5B in supplementary spending in the National Assembly
The National Assembly late last evening approved a supplementary provision on the current and capital estimates totalling $2.5B for the period January 01 to...
Albion Estate cane harvesters picket GuySuCo’s ‘gang merger’ imposition
– as downscaling of sugar takes effect
Several estates are already being impacted as Government moves to downsize the local sugar industry. Among those are...
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GAWU’s President, Seepaul Narine Labour Day address 2024
Comrades, on this momentous occasion of Labour Day, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) extends...
GPF acquires modern ‘crime scene’ vehicle to improve crime-solving efforts
With the recent acquisition of a cutting-edge crime scene vehicle, the Guyana Police Force has taken a monumental step towards fortifying its crime-solving prowess.
This...
Opposition’s case to remove Jagdeo from Parliament “premature” – Nandlall
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall on Tuesday criticised legal action filed by Opposition Members of Parliament to remove Vice President...
$4.1B money laundering case against father, son discharged
Money laundering charges against Kenneth Kellawan Ramnarine and his son, Damian Brandon Ramnarine were dismissed by Magistrate Rhondel Weaver after she upheld a no-case...
GRA’s false declarations scandal: ExxonMobil cuts ties with brokers, taking steps to avoid reoccurrence
Days after reports emerged that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) had flagged false declarations on oil well equipment imported on behalf of ExxonMobil, the...
Soesdyke Junction to Timehri Road to be upgraded into 4-lane
The government is planning to upgrade the two-lane road from the Linden/Soesdyke Junction to Timehri Police Station into a four-lane carriageway.
This initiative was announced...
Labour Day 2024: More than 23% in across-the-board salary increases paid to public servants...
On the occasion of Labour Day 2024, President Dr. Irfaan Ali revealed that more than 23 per cent in across-the-board salary increases have been...
Edghill leads Guyana delegation at ICAO’s symposium in Punta Cana
A delegation from Guyana comprising Minister of Public Works, Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, and Mr. Saheed Sulaman, Deputy Director General of the Guyana Civil...
Labour Day an opportunity to reflect on solidarity among workers of different backgrounds –...
See full statement from the Ethnic Relations Commission:
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends heartfelt appreciation to all Guyanese as we celebrate Labour Day, a...
Labour Day Message: PPP says it remains steadfastly committed to welfare of workers
See full statement from the Peoples Progressive Party:
On the occasion of Labour Day, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends best wishes to all workers...