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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

PPP unsupportive of Local Govt. Elections by August 1; President’s approval unsure

By Kurt Campbell – The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is holding tight to its position that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) will not be...

Teixeira says APNU stance on AML/CFT Bill perplexing; raps Ramjattan for callous disregard

By Kurt Campbell – “There is simply no excuse for the Bill being in limbo, it should have never been in limbo… this government...

$349M Hope Canal Bridge opens to traffic

– The Long awaited $349M Hope Canal Bridge was on Saturday (February 15) officially opened to vehicular traffic by President Donald Ramotar. There the...

Justice Rabi Sukul to resign following his disbarment in England

– A release from the Office of the Chancellor of the Judiciary has confirmed reports in international media that Justice Rabi Sukul, a...

APNU denies rejecting offer made by President

- A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) in a statement on Friday, February 14 denied that the Partnership rejected an offer by President...

Teixeira decries manner in which information is shared between developed and developing countries

By Kurt Campbell – Presidential Advisor on Governance Gail Teixeira says the sharing of information between developed countries and those that are still developing...

The nation must have a budget- Speaker Trotman

By Leroy Smith - “The Nation must have a budget and as Speaker of the National Assembly I will do my bit with respect...

Gov’t announces February 28 as new deadline for passage of AML Bill

– In a statement issued by the Government of Guyana on Friday (February 14) the administration claims that the country has to file...

20 names submitted for Public Procurement Commission, Gov’t still to submit nominees

By Fareeza Haniff – A total of twenty persons were nominated for the Public Procurement Commission (PPC), while the government is yet to submit...

Cathy Hughes lambaste GPHC following new revelations in Colwyn Harding’s case

By Fareeza Haniff – Alliance For Change (AFC) Parliamentarian, Cathy Hughes has criticized the Georgetown Public Hospital for not aggressively tackling the alleged baton...

Recent Articles

Sod turned for Guyana’s first School for the Deaf

In its unwavering commitment to inclusive education and the development of all learners, the Ministry of Education today took a historic step in Guyana’s...

Man jailed two months for harming mother

Kishawn Nauth, a 26-year-old labourer of Lot 25 Bush Lot, Essequibo Coast, was today sentenced to two months imprisonment for injuring his mother. Nauth was...

Essequibo man on $300k bail for rape charge

Gopaul Shawn Baljodha, a 46-year-old labourer of Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, has been placed on bail after being arraigned on a rape charge. Baljodha...

1.7 million tonnes of bauxite produced in 2024

Guyana’s bauxite industry is experiencing a significant resurgence. The 1.7 million tonnes of bauxite that was produced in 2024 represents a 225 per cent...

Nearly US$1B earned from gold in 2024 as large-scale producers restart, expand operations

Guyana recorded a sizeable increase in gold production last year, with Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat revealing that gold brought in earnings to...

Guyana to get first mental health court this year – Chancellor

Guyana’s judiciary is set to launch its first-ever Mental Health Court this year, marking a major step in improving access to justice. At the ceremonial...

Guyana tapping into Indian experts to strengthen forensic capabilities

As the Government of Guyana works to improve the investigative capabilities of the Guyana Police Force, it will be turning to India for forensic...

Dorcas Club Nursery School pupils relocated from “unsafe” building

See below for a statement from the Education Ministry on the relocation of Dorcas Club Nursery School pupils: January 14, 2025 – Following the discovery...

Serious crimes down by 42.6% in Region 7 – Commander

Police Commander for Regional Division #7 (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Senior Superintendent Dion Moore, revealed on Monday that during the years 2023 and 2024, his Division recorded...

“It’s a huge undertaking that has to happen” – Culture Minister on copyright laws

Recognising that strong copyright legislation is needed to support the work of local creatives, Culture Minister Charles Ramson Jr. said that an in-depth analysis...