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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Conflict of interest? …Pressure mounts on Govt to remove Broomes from Natural Resources Ministry

Despite no longer having legal control of her mining interests, concerns still abound that preferential treatment and favours will be granted to the children...

Ist year in office: PPP urges not to be misled by the “propaganda shenanigans”...

The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) in a press statement issued earlier today said that it is “amused and tickled” at the “shameless attempt...

Jagdeo slams Govt’s proposed move to reduce concessions granted to foreign investors

In light of President David Granger’s recent statement on reducing concessions to foreign investors in order to create a level playing field for local...

Ramayya must go – APNU/AFC Councillors

The A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Regional Councillors in Berbice have joined the call for embattled Regional Executive Officer (REO) of...

Speaker refuses amendment to Rodney CoI motion – Teixeira questioned whether intention is to...

Speaker of the House Dr Barton Scotland yesterday turned down a request made by People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Chief Whip, Gail Teixeira, to have...

Our nation’s future depends on deeper social cohesion, says President Granger in special address...

President David Granger during a special address to the National Assembly this afternoon said the coming of Independence was a necessity, and the country...

Ali makes passionate call for Govt to re-engage Venezuela over rice export

More than one year after the historic PetroCaribe rice-for-oil Guyana-Venezuela deal collapsed, Shadow Finance Minister Irfaan Ali has moved a motion in the National...

SARU soon to get legislative basis – AG

…says World Bank wrapping up review Legislations will soon be enacted to govern the operations of the controversial State Assets Recovery Unit (SARU), which was...

Wales Estate closure: Ali slams Govt for ‘ignoring’ recommendations of Economic Services Committee

People’s Progressive Party (PPP) point man on the parliamentary Economic Services Committee (ESC), Irfaan Ali, said Government has not been adhering to any recommendation...

AG presents Rodney COI Report to House Speaker

Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister Basil Williams, accompanied by Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan, handed over the controversial Rodney Report to Speaker of...

Recent Articles

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...

Trade Union movement provides platform to approach issues in pursuit of social justice –...

See full statement from the Guyana Public Service Union: May 1, 2024 marks an historic day in the history of the Trade Union Movement in...

Police equally responsible for escalation of illegal vending in city – Nandlall

    Illegal vending in the city of Georgetown has been an ongoing problem for decades, with the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) facing backlash over...

Corentyne hot dog vendor attacked, robbed at gunpoint

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: An alleged Robbery Under Arms was committed on Dhanmattie Rampersaud called "Mono, age 47, a Businesswoman, of...

Govt ensures world-class facilities ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle has confirmed that the pitches at the National Stadium and practice venues...

Essequibo businessman charged for unlicenced gold trade

The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) today charged an Essequibo businessman, who was allegedly involved in buying gold in the Port Kaituma district, without...

GNBS seizes over 1400 packs of cigarettes in Regions 5 & 6

The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on Saturday, April 27, 2024, seized a large quantity of assorted cigarettes which do not meet the...

Interventions underway to expedite Lamaha, Middleton Streets expansion project – Edghill

The Lamaha Street expansion project aimed at enhancing connectivity between Vlissengen Road and Middleton Street in Georgetown, is facing setbacks due to delayed infrastructural...

‘Just 2 minutes more & they might have been trapped’ – security officer recalls...

An early morning fire of unknown origin wreaked havoc at Golden Grove, Public Road on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD), destroying the WuHu...