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Nigel Hughes must resign – PPP

– The governing People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is calling for the resignation of Chairman of the minority opposition party _ the Alliance For...

APNU proposes three major amendments to AML Bill; Gov’t not in agreement

By Fareeza Haniff – As the government fights to meet a deadline of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF), the main opposition –...

AG denies that AML Bill gives Gov’t Ministers too much power

– Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall is denying that the government proposed Anti – Money Laundering and Countering...

APNU pushes for judicial inquiry into torture allegations

– Amid new torture allegations levelled against the Guyana Police Force, the main opposition – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) – is...

APNU, AFC buckling under pressure to support AML Bill – Finance Minister

– The Parliamentary Special Select Committee considering the Anti - Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Amendment Bill will be meeting...

Foreign Minister flays PNC/R’s Aubrey Norton over Foreign Policy criticism

– Foreign Affairs Minister Carolyn Rodrigues – Birkett has lashed out at Former People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) Member of Parliament (MP) for...

Gov’t proposed AML Bill puts too much power in the hands of Ministers –...

By Fareeza Haniff – Will A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) support a “clean” version of the Anti Money Laundering and Countering the Financing...

Granger silent on replacement of Backer, says her resignation is a ‘serious blow’ to...

By Fareeza Haniff – Leader of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), David Granger confirmed that he received a letter of resignation from party...

Contest ensues in APNU over Backer’s replacement

- The leadership of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has, according to insiders, been having some intense discussions as to who...

Salary of new GUYSUCO CEO is a highly guarded secret – Source

By Kurt Campbell – Among much speculation that the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) is not in total agreement with the appointment...

Recent Articles

‘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...

‘We believe in our ministers, it’s just tough love’ – Jagdeo defends Ali’s fiery...

President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Engineers, Contractors and Ministers of the Government at 05:30h on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, has been...

LIAT (2020) Ltd launches new inaugural flight to Guyana

LIAT (2020) Ltd is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural flight to Georgetown, Guyana (GEO), on November 19, 2024. This new route...

MoE rolling out book distribution initiative nationwide

The Ministry of Education is distributing scores of high-quality textbooks and exercise books to students across Guyana, with the intention of enhancing education services. The...

After 2 years on the run, Corentyne labourer remanded for murder of ex-convict

A Corentyne labourer was on Wednesday remanded when he appeared at the Number 51 Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy to answer the capital...

Construction of $74M bridge at Alliance Road to commence next week

Construction of an access bridge at Alliance Road, Timehri on the East Bank of Demerara is scheduled to commence in a few days. This was...

‘Only Coconut’ factory closes after losing TT market; Govt to intervene

Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha recently visited the Precision Global Inc. factory on the Linden Soesdyke Highway. Precision Global Inc. is the parent company for the...

Guyana honoured as climate transparency leader; joins ranks with Japan, Netherlands Singapore

Guyana has been honoured as the only country in the Caribbean Community (Caricom) to be recognized as a champion of climate transparency. It has...

Guyana seeking partners to develop hemp industry – Pres. Ali tells UK trade mission

With the legislation having been in place since 2022, the Guyana Government is now actively moving to develop a local hemp industry and is...