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US$12M spent on Amaila Project thus far, 67% completed

Approximately US$12M has been spent on the controversial Amaila Falls Hydro Project thus far, which is about 67 percent completed. This is according to Minister...

Airport Expansion Project: Opposition should broaden its vision – President

Head of State, Donald Ramotar is of the opinion that the opposition political parties are not being constructive in their criticisms of several developmental...

Ramkarran blasts PPP, challenges Party to reveal details of 1997 Presidential Bid

In a strongly worded statement in response to the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), that accused him of becoming his own worst enemy, Former PPP...

‘Ball in Granger’s Court to bring back Amaila Falls legislation’ – PPP

Speaking at the People's Progressive Party weekly press conference today, Executive Member, Irfaan Ali says the ball is now in the court of...

PPP outlines economic benefits of Amaila Falls Project

It has been estimated that electricity tariffs could be reduced by as much as 40 percent with Amaila Falls Hydro-electricity project. This is according to...

Gov’t committed to Local Gov’t Elections, will not be bullied by Opposition – President

President Donald Ramotar said that while the government is fully committed to holding Local Government Elections, it will not be subject to bullyism on...

Gov’t to forge ahead with Amaila Falls Hydro Project

Head of State, Donald Ramotar during an interview today revealed that Government will forge ahead with the Amaila Falls Hydro Project, despite the action...

Ramkarran flays PPP for constitutional reform concession

Former stalwart of the People’s Progressive Party , Mr. Ralph Ramkarran has once again lashed out at the PPP, this time about the role...

‘Ramkarran has become his own worst enemy’ – PPP’s response to corruption allegations

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has finally issued a statement responding to the allegations of corruption by former PPP Executive Member and Speaker for...

AFC rejects President’s statement

The Alliance for Change (AFC) in a statement today, rejected the statement by President Donald Ramotar, who accused the Opposition of executing "an act...

Recent Articles

Pres. Ali to launch COI into killings during “troubled period” in early 2000s; ToR...

The Opposition A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Alliance For Change (AFC) have continuously spoken about “extra-judicial killings” which occurred during the early...

Jagdeo announces automated border management system

The Guyana Government is moving to implement an automated border management system, likely starting with the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). Speaking about several digitisation...

Alleged domestic violence offender shot during scuffle with cops

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  An alleged Domestic Violence Offender, Jermaine Haynes, a 32-year-old construction worker from Little Diamond Squatting Area, East...

CPCE launches online classes for hinterland schools

    The College of Education (CPCE) has launched online classes designed to empower teachers in hinterland schools. Utilising platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft...

Ambassador Sasenarine Singh presents Letters of Credence to King Philippe of Belgium

On 19 September 2024, His Excellency Ambassador Sasenarine Singh presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Philippe, King of the Belgians, formally...

US$260M new Demerara River Bridge 67.8% completed

Construction of the US$260 million new Demerara River Bridge is approximately 67.8 percent completed, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill during a site...

Letter: What is wrong with having classes under the cashew tree?

Dear Editor, The listening and grounding walkabout seems focused on the hinterland. With the stiflingly hot weather, what is wrong with classes being held outdoors,...

UG, Massy ink agreement to enhance student development & innovation

The University of Guyana (UG) and Massy (Guyana) Ltd., on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at providing UG...

Guyana reaffirms commitment to improving relations with Chile

  Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret'd), Mark Phillips reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Chile during a reception to mark the Spanish-speaking nation’s 214th...

Energy stakeholders in key meeting on ensuring reliable power supply

  Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret'd), Mark Phillips on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting with key stakeholders in the nation's power sector, at his Office on...