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PM defends Hinterland Youth Employment programme

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo told the Indigenous youths of Mabaruma, that the Hinterland Employment Youth Services (HEYS) programme is not a political programme and...

PPP/C says looking forward to debate on Rodney CoI Report

As thousands in Guyana and many other countries observe the 36th anniversary of the assassination of Dr Walter Rodney, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) said...

President says establishment of Rights Commissions achievable by year-end, but cooperation from Opposition necessary

President David Granger has stated that establishment of the four Rights Commissions is achievable with the full cooperation of the Opposition by the end of this...

GDF awaits report from Venezuelan officials on recent shooting incident– Brigadier Phillips

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) said it is awaiting a report from officials of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, who were recently dispatched to...

PPP to hold its 31st Congress in last quarter of 2016

The Central Committee (CC) of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) met on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The main highlight of the meeting was the...

Private Sector reps weigh in on President’s corruption claims

BY DEVINA SAMAROO Some claim it’s reckless, insisting that the relationship between Government and the Private Sector will be damaged; others welcome the acknowledgement, underscoring...

KN article on scrap metal audit ‘riddled with lies’ – Irfaan Ali

Former Housing Minister Irfaan Ali, who indirectly supervised the operations of the Scrap Metal Unit under the previous Administration has rubbished a recent report...

Jagdeo warns ‘economy could hit rock bottom’ – says well planned-out approach urgently needed

Opposition Leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has warned the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change  (APNU/AFC) Government that Guyana’s economy could soon hit rock...

Flag Raising seating controversy: Jagdeo says ‘time to move on’

In light of the back and forth between supporters of both the Government and the PPP/C taking to social media to express their views...

‘We have lost confidence in GECOM’ – PPP stages another picketing exercise

Members and supporters of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), today continued their protest action in front of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) calling for...

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Repairs on MV Barima to be completed soon

After more than 80 years of transporting commuters to and from Port Kaituma, Region One, the MV Barima is undergoing critical repairs, which are...

Mammologist found dead at Oku Backdam

See statements from the Guyana Police Force on the death of Meshach Pierre: Police are investigating the death of Meshach Pierre, a 30-year-old male Mammologist,...

Blockchain technology for Govt agencies to prevent records tampering – Jagdeo

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has announced that the administration is working towards introducing blockchain technology into several government agencies. Blockchain technology is an advanced...

E-ID cards for issuance this year; persons 14+ can apply; Govt expects swift uptake

The Guyana Government anticipates a large and swift uptake of the electronic identification cards once they becomes available for issuance. This is according to Vice...

Radio Host busted with over 30lbs of ganja; says she needed money for medical...

A 27-year-old radio host and singer was this morning busted with a large quantity of marijuana in her possession. Shaima Muna, of Charlestown, Georgetown, has...

$261M pump station commissioned at Cozier

A $261 million pump station has been commissioned in Cozier, Lower Pomeroon, Region Two, bringing improved drainage and irrigation to hundreds of farmers in...

Falcons keep playoff hopes alive

Another intriguing match full of incident in Port of Spain saw the previous evening’s winners, Trinbago Knight Riders lose to Antigua & Barbuda Falcons...

GtE: Phase II: Govt invites proposals for 2nd power plant, NGL facility at Wales

    Even as construction continues on its model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, the Guyana Government is already forging ahead with Phase Two of that initiative which...

‘We’re planning for the future’ – Jagdeo as over 6000 attend PPP youth camps

    The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is making significant strides in engaging the youth of Guyana, as highlighted by its General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo...

“It bothers me too” – Jagdeo on power outages

  Despite the heavy investment into the power ship to augment the supply of energy to the population, power outages continue to be a problem...