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Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Parking Meter contract ‘one of the most corrupt deals’ in Guyana’s history –...

(The following COMMENTARY on the controversial Parking Meter contract was written by Dr. Leslie Ramsammy) Given the expose, the Parking Meter Contract must be revoked,...

Race and politics have contaminated everything in Guyana – Nandlall

Abuse of and discrimination against judges, former judges and persons qualified to be judges (The following is an opinion piece written by former Attorney General...

‘The fear of rigged elections have returned to stalk this land’ – Nandlall

Article 161: an unnecessary controversy continues (Following is an opinion piece written by PPP Executive Member,  former Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir...

OP-ED: Creeping dictatorship is not a hyperbole, it is very real

...APNU/AFC sidestepping DPP is a clear example  (The following is an opinion piece penned by veteran politician and former PPP Government Minister, Dr Leslie Ramsammy) Another...

Government continues to disrespect Regional elected bodies- PPP

The Peoples’ Progressive Party (PPP) says that here was no prior consultation with the Parliamentary Opposition or with the invited Local Authorities (Regions and...

Op-Ed: Draconian MMA-ADA rate hike ‘political punishment targeting farmers’ – Ramsammy

 KILLING AGRICULTURE - APNU+AFC VICIOUS ASSAULTS ON FARMERS CONTINUE UNABATED (The following is an opinion piece written by Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, former PPP/C government minister...

Economist warns of ‘brewing danger’ in Guyana

…says massive borrowing, no investments will cripple economy Reminiscent of policies pursued during the 1970s and 1980s, Economic Adviser to the Leader of the Opposition,...

The Powers of the President under Article 161

(The following is an opinion piece by Mohabir Anil Nandlall, MP., Attorney-at-Law) It is now dated news that the President has rejected the list of...

OP-ED: It is a coup – APNU+AFC is no longer, the PNC...

(The following is an opinion piece penned by veteran politician and former PPP Government Minister, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy) The rejection of the nominees for Chair...

The right to leave Guyana under siege

(The following is an opinion piece written by Mohabir Anil Nandlall, MP, Attorney-at-Law) The freedom to enter and leave Guyana is guaranteed to every person...

Recent Articles

60% increase in workplace fatalities recorded last year

Guyana last year witnessed a hike in workplace fatalities when compared to the previous year, with the Labour Ministry recording 32 deaths across various...

Radar speed signs installed on key roadways; data generated to inform strategies to improve...

See full statement from President Dr Irfaan Ali: The Guyana Police Force and the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) have installed new radar speed signs...

Deadline for US$190M Linden-Mabura Road now set for October 2025

The Linden to Mabura Hill Road, which was initially slated to be completed by July 2025, is now set to be finished by October...

Traffic ranks not equipped with bodycams must not stop drivers – Top Cop

Police Commissioner, Clifton Hicken has sent a stern warning to traffic ranks to desist from stopping motorists without being equipped with their body cameras...

GPL records over 12% commercial losses in 2024

        While the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) ended 2024 on a high note, having been able to finally bring an end to the persistent...

Mobilisation works progressing for Soesdyke-Linden Highway’s reconstruction

Ongoing work to upgrade the US$161 million Soesdyke-Linden Highway is progressing rapidly. Currently, efforts are underway at Madawini, Long Creek, and Moblissa to prepare and...

$18M rehabilitated North East La Penitence Health Centre commissioned

Today, the Ministry of Health reopened the newly constructed North East La Penitence Health Centre in Central Georgetown. This modernised facility, constructed at a cost...

CCAC launches investigation into cooking gas explosion incidents

See full statement from the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission: The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) has noted recent incidents involving critical injuries to...

Edghill meets residents on Diamond Bridge to Good Success road works

Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill accompanied by Head of the Special Projects Unit (SPU) Collin Gittens and other technical staff yesterday afternoon...

No intention to repossess unmaintained/overgrown lands in communities – Croal

While recognising that there are a number of overgrown and unmaintained lands in well-developed communities – posing several challenges for residents – Minister of...