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Thursday, November 14, 2024

People should not be fooled by 5% economic growth – Granger

By Kurt Campbell – Opposition Leader David Granger says while he does not dispute that Guyana might have achieved an almost five percent growth...

AFC urges Gov’t to provide money to fix Mahdia Road

- The Alliance For Change (AFC) is urging the government to provide money to fix the deplorable Mahdia road and is expecting that...

IMF lauds Guyana’s strong economic performance

– During the last decade, Guyana’s strong macroeconomic performance has contributed to a reduction in public debt levels and sustained poverty reduction. The...

Natural Resources Minister issues challenge for debate on Muri PGGS

- Following the continuous misinformation regarding the issuance of the Muri PGGS in the New River Triangle area, the Minister of Natural Resources...

AML/CFT Amendment Bill returned to Special Select Committee, AFC maintains no Bill without establishment...

By Kurt Campbell – Many had expected stronger arguments against the re - committal of the Anti - Money Laundering and Countering the Financing...

Govt. buckles under pressure: Defers Procurement Amendment Bill after extensive debate

By Kurt Campbell - It was made pellucid during Thursday’s (December 19) sitting of the National Assembly that the Government was not prepared to...

Granger to know fate in Budget Cuts case on January 13

By Kurt Campbell – Justices James Bovell-Drakes and Rishi Persaudon on Thursday (December 19) during a sitting of the appeal in the Budget Cuts...

President calls on GGDMA members to heed their civic duty

- President Donald Ramotar has extended commendation to the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) for establishing a new world record in...

“Dem Boys Seh” article on Sooba sexist, racist and libelous – Dr. Luncheon

- Cabinet has strongly condemned the contents of the “Dem Boys Seh” article on Town Clerk, Carol Sooba, noting that explicit defamation from...

Military has no say in mining activities in New River Triangle area

– Secretary to the Defence Board, Dr. Roger Luncheon has made it clear that the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) does not have an...

Recent Articles

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...

Letter: Questions for Nigel Hughes

Dear Editor, Nigel Hughes has been getting lots of attention recently. As next year rolls around, however, and as the nation begins to focus on...

Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre tasked with establishing nature tourism facility

        In a bold step towards sustainable forest management and eco-tourism, the Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre has been commissioned, positioning Guyana as a leader...

Corentyne dog killers apologise; case dismissed

      The two men who were before the Number 51 Court, Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) for allegedly killing a dog, have accepted the...

2nd powership to be stationed in Demerara River, to supply 75 megawatts of power

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh and Minister within the Ministry...

Paramakatoi to get new $799M airstrip

Paramakatoi in Region Eight is undergoing significant infrastructural development with a $799 million investment earmarked for a comprehensive upgrade of its airstrip. This investment is...