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PPP in support of media policy touted by APNU+AFC Gov’t

By Fareeza Haniff – The Opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) wants a public debate before the APNU+AFC government moves to draft and implement a...

Rohee shoots down Gun Amnesty Programme

By Fareeza Haniff                     – Former Home Affairs Minister, Clement Rohee says that the gun amnesty programme by Public Security Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan is...

Ramkarran says PM can sit in Parliament while acting as President

- Former Speaker of Guyana's National Assembly Ralph Ramkarran says that there are no legal elements that prevent the Prime Minister from sitting...

Berbice Bridge Company cites possible bankruptcy if tolls reduced

- The Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI) has defended its stance in the implementation of reduced tolls at the Berbice River Bridge as...

UN mission in Guyana to discuss Venezuela controversy

- A United Nations Mission arrived in Guyana on August 29 to discuss the current border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela pursuant to commitments made...

​​​​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...

No State funds were used for President’s inauguration

By Jomo Paul - Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Barton Scotland wasted no time in addressing an erroneous article published in some sections...

Jagdeo’s questions were “out of order” – Finance Minister defends refusal to answer questions

By Jomo Paul - Finance Minister Winston Jordan has defended a decision taken in the National Assembly not to answer some questions put to...

Legislative changes stall GECOM’s preparation for LGE

– The December time frame promised by Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan for the hosting of Local Government Elections may not materialize, as...

Guyanese have been “bluffed, duped & deceived” by Budget – PPP

 By Jomo Paul - Although the 2015 Budget was passed by the National Assembly to the tune of $187.7B from an initial figure of...

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Guyanese delegation tours Lindsayca-CH4 facilities in Houston

A delegation of more than 50 Guyanese attending the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday toured the facilities of US-based consortium, Lindsayca-CH4...

New DHB: Govt issues eviction notices to Peter’s Hall residents after land acquisition talks...

The Guyana Government has issued eviction notices to over a dozen residents of Peter’s Hall on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) after negotiations...

Giftland’s FoodMaxx Supermarket officially announces Massy Stores takeover

The Giftland Mall today announced that Massy Stores will soon be taking over its FoodMaxx Supermarket, which had been operating for the past six...

Applications Open for 2025 YLAI Professional Fellows Program

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows...

Education Ministry writes GTU on planned strike

See full statement from the Ministry of Education: On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, Ms. Shanielle Hoosein-Outar, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education acknowledged...

60 Reg. 3 residents to benefit from skills training programme

Some 60 eager residents, soon-to-be beneficiaries on Tuesday gathered at the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) building in Region Three for the launch of a...

ICT Roadshow kickstarts in Linden

To raise awareness about the latest information and communications technologies and how they can benefit businesses, individuals, and communities, the Industry and Innovation Unit...

Dr Bharrat Jagdeo unanimously re-elected as PPP General Secretary

See full statement from the Peoples Progressive Party: The newly constituted Central Committee of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) convened its first meeting today, May...

18-Y-O drowns at Rockstone

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  Police in Regional Divisional #10 are investigating the suspected drowning of Adiel Thomas, age 18, a student...

Grand Coastal Hotel wins TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024

Grand Coastal Hotel has announced that it has been honoured with the TripAdvisor’s® Travellers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. The award honours businesses that consistently...