Cabinet illegally presiding over issuing contracts
…as Govt turns blind eye to hold onto review powers – Nandlall
The Cabinet Council of Ministers continues to exercise a review over contracts in...
Jagdeo says Govt hiding from its own Budget
― as stakeholders renew call for urgent talks
Government is being accused of deliberately ignoring immense public concerns as major stakeholders are forced to renew...
Jagdeo says PPP/C will not be ‘muzzled’ as 5 MP’s receive letters from GRA
Several Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Members of Parliament are under the Guyana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) radar regarding alleged defaults in their payment of...
Attorney General pleads guilty to unapproved spending, says it was ‘mistake’
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams on Wednesday pleaded guilty to what he describes as an “inadvertent mistake” on the part...
Minister grilled over inconsistencies as $1B approved for HEYS
...under the Indigenous Peoples Affairs Ministry
The Hinterland Employment Youth Service (HEYS) which was executed under the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples Affairs earlier today received...
Ramkarran chides Govt for abandoning efforts to grow economy
Former People’s Progressive Party (PPP) stalwart Ralph Ramkarran has stated that in light of the 2017 “taxation” Budget, Government seems to be giving the...
Govt rushes to spend $9B in 3 weeks
- Struggling Capital projects
By Gary Eleazer
The Public Infrastructure Ministry was only able to spend $14 billion out of the $23.3 billion it was allocated...
Govt pays AFC financier $170M annually to store condoms – Jagdeo
… but spends less than half of that on healthcare delivery for entire of Region 4
The controversial contract between the Public Health Ministry and...
BCCI: Review the 2017 budget with haste
The Bartica Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has now voiced its position- adding to the growing list of many other stakeholders and bodies...
Mazaruni Prison expansion to “ease” overcrowding at Camp Street – Granger
Government has set aside over $350 million in 2017, for expansion works at the Mazaruni Prisons located in Region Seven, to accommodate more inmates...
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LIAT (2020) Ltd launches new inaugural flight to Guyana
LIAT (2020) Ltd is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural flight to Georgetown, Guyana (GEO), on November 19, 2024. This new route...
MoE rolling out book distribution initiative nationwide
The Ministry of Education is distributing scores of high-quality textbooks and exercise books to students across Guyana, with the intention of enhancing education services.
The...
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...