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Cops probing alleged plot to assassinate President – Harmon

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has launched an investigation into an alleged assassination plot against the President of Guyana, David Granger. This was confirmed by...

GTT calls for Govt to enforce law on Digicel’s ‘illegal’ bypass operations

...reiterates call for independent audit   GTT on Wednesday reiterated its contentions against it competitor Digicel, doubling down on it claims that Digicel was operating...

Ambiguity, unconstitutionality of SARA Bill will be removed by PPP- Jagdeo

If the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is re-elected, they may keep the State Assets Recovery Agency (SARA) Bill of 2017 active, but only after...

Opposition Leader edges closer to submitting new list of nominees for GECOM chair

Opposition Leader, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has indicated that he is one step closer to submitting a new list of nominees to President David Granger...

‘Oppressive’ 14% VAT on logging: Gov’t to restrict importation of pinewood as countermeasure –...

...says in light of complaints received from logging associations The Ministry of Natural Resources says it is looking to restrict the importation of pinewood as...

Keeping VAT on education: O’Toole, others blasts Govt’s ‘unilateral’ decision

...in light of public outcry to have imposition repealed  -Too many questions unanswered- O'Toole Director of School of the Nations, Dr Brian O’Toole, whose organization has been...

Region 9 residents come out in support of Opposition Leader

– Complain about drug shortages, land title CoI Opposition Leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has this past week visited several communities in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper...

Controversial SARA Bill passed by Govt majority

-Opposition MP's stage walkout, expected to mount legal challenge The State Assets Recovery Bill 2017 was passed after a tumultuous debate in the National Assembly...

Speaker disallows PPP’s motion calling for the Lands COI to be revoked

...says matter 'not urgent' The Opposition Peoples Progressive Party's (PPP's) motion calling for the revocation of the appointment of the Lands Commission of Inquiry (COI)...

SARA requires ‘intervention of the High/Supreme Court’ before it could recover assets- Williams

In an effort to dispel concerns made by various stakeholders that the passing of the State Assets Recovery Bill will give too much power...

Recent Articles

ExxonMobil will work with Govt to identify 20% of Stabroek Block for relinquishment

  ExxonMobil is expected to relinquish 20 per cent of the lucrative Stabroek Block later this year and according to the company’s Guyana President Alistair...

Govt examining innovative ways for the working class to get more money in their...

Even as the government is building out an ecosystem where every citizen prospers, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed that his government is examining...

Couple jumps through window as fire flattens house at Fyrish

A fire of unknown origin has flattened a two-storey wooden and concrete house located at Fyrish Village, Corentyne, Berbice, leaving three persons. The incident occurred...

No progress without the working-class – GAWU

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...