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PPP says budget cuts callous, inhumane

  - The ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has described as callous and inhumane the budget cuts by the Parliamentary opposition for Amerindian development...

NACCIE vows to fight against GuySuCo “bullies”

  - Sugar workers represented by the Union – NAACIE - have vowed to “continue the struggle” for “rightful salary,” but they did not...

PPP balks at Speaker’s proposal to avert budget cuts

- The ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has balked at the Speaker’s proposal by which parliamentary parties can resolve differences related to contentious...

‘Do the honourable thing and demit office’ – APNU Bulkan urges Sooba

  By Kurt Campbell – Shadow Local Government Minister Ronald Bulkan has urged Town Clerk Carol Sooba to do what he believes is the honorable...

PPP using public funds for Party work – APNU

  By Kurt Campbell – Opposition Leader David Granger has leveled accusations against the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), claiming that the Party is utilizing...

Sooba to remain Town Clerk

  By Fareeza Haniff – Carol Sooba will remain the Town Clerk, but will revert to acting in the position. This decision was made following...

CJIA Modernization Project fails to get Opposition approval; other aviation services affected

  By Kurt Campbell – The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Modernization Project has not found favor with the combined opposition and that was demonstrated...

APNU robs Peter to pay Paul – votes against over $13B for roads, bridges

  By Kurt Campbell – In a bid to disapprove $1.3B funding for the Amaila Falls Access Road, the main opposition party – A Partnership...

Finance Minister slams Opposition over proposed disapprovals; says it’s politically motivated

By Kurt Campbell – Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh said he was particularly shocked and disappointed by “the most reckless display of parliamentary responsibility.” The...

President optimistic that $220B Budget will be approved

By FareezaHaniff – Despite the fact that the combined Opposition has withheld its support for the Specialty Hospital and other health services along with...

Recent Articles

First precast girder installed for new Demerara River Bridge

Construction of the Demerara River Bridge entered a new phase Friday morning with the installation of the first precast girder. This horizontal beam, designed to...

600 Lindeners to get land at New Wismar Housing Development

The first set of residents at the New Wismar Housing Development in Region Ten were allocated their house lots moments ago at the Christianburg...

U.S. DEA partners with local law enforcement for narcotics investigation training

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in coordination with the DEA Georgetown Country Office, successfully conducted two intensive training courses on Basic and Advanced...

Canadian business delegation explores opportunities in Guyana

A high-level Canadian delegation, led by His Excellency Sébastien Sigouin, High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana, concluded a successful four-day visit to Guyana on...

31-Y-O miner dies in mining pit cave-in

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating an incident which resulted in the death of Owen Smith, a 31-year-old Gold Miner...

High Court orders $24M compensation for unlawful killing of Quindon Bacchus

      Justice Nigel Niles on Wednesday instructed the State to pay $24 million for the unlawful killing of Quindon Bacchus which occurred on June 10,...

Over 300 businesses on show at GuyExpo 2024

        GuyExpo 2024 has highlighted the government’s strong commitment to fostering growth within the Private Sector, especially for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), as over...

Driver dies after crashing into utility pole

  Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred on Thursday night, resulting in the death of 41-year-old Mark Autar, who resided at Number 71...

‘Rich, foreign companies should pay their taxes’ – VP condemns M&CC’s tax waiver to...

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has joined in condemning the cash-strapped Georgetown Mayor and City Council for its granting of a 25 per cent...

Jagdeo defends rental of second powership

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has explained the feasibility of renting a second power ship to meet the growing...