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AFC condemns APNU’s Mayor Chase-Green over her quips to their Deputy Duncan

Off of the heels of their 2nd anniversary of the signing of the Cummingsburg Accord, the Alliance for Change (AFC) has officially condemned A...

Jagdeo gives incumbent APNU/AFC grade ‘F’ for failing investments, economy, crime

In light of the A Partnership for National Unity/ Alliance for Change (APNU/AFC) celebrating their second anniversary as a coalition tomorrow, the Opposition Leader...

In response to 14% VAT on private education outcry, Jordan says public education is...

...it remains a choice of the parent “VAT is not a cure for social ills; it is first and foremost a fiscal tool. I said...

Parking meter contract remains closely guarded M&CC secret

A wall of silence remains in place at City Hall, as the contract signed between the City and Smart City Solutions Incorporated (SCSI), remains...

Procurement Commissioners being paid despite being inactive

Commissioners of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) have been raking in super salaries over the last few months, even though the body has not...

Parking meter project: Nothing short of scrapping will suffice- Jagdeo

Opposition Leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo today reiterated his call for the Georgetown Mayor and City Council to scrap the controversial Parking Meter Project in...

Animal Welfare Bill sent to Special Select Committee

The National Assembly last evening sent the Animal Welfare Bill to a Special Select Committee to allow for national consultation and input. The Bill...

GECOM Chairmanship: Opposition, Govt discussion unfruitful

… AG unprepared, requests more time for interpretation of Constitution – Nandlall The much anticipated meeting between Government and Opposition representatives to iron out the...

Intriguing that private firms interested in Skeldon’s “ticking time bomb” estate- GAWU

The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) says it has taken note of various media reports highlighting that an Indian and Trinidadian firm...

Parking meters: AFC flip flops, calls for project’s suspension amid mounting pressure

...slams M&CC for overreaching authority Despite refusing to support the Parliamentary Opposition when it brought a motion to debate the contentious Parking Meter Project in...

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...