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Friday, September 20, 2024

APNU withdraws support from Candidate accused of child molestation

In light of the controversy regarding allegations being made of child molestation against an APNU/AFC Candidate contesting a Constituency seat in the Georgetown Municipality,...

Teixeira slams PM’s “spurious justification” for Parliament recess

Opposition’s Chief Whip, Gail Teixeira today slammed the APNU/AFC Government over what she referred to as the “untenable decision by the government” to have...

President says all levels of Gov’t must work together for Region 9 development

President David Granger, over the past weekend, visited Lethem, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region 9) to meet with residents of the region and members of the...

PPP says its supporters mobilised, excited and ready to ‘cast punishment vote against APNU+AFC’...

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) said it is pleased with the response of its supporters as regards its call for maximum mobilisation and participation...

Guyana will take up U.S. offer on Roger Khan’s testimony – Granger

The Guyana Government has indicated that if local investigations into the narcotics trade reveal any link to self-confessed druglord Shaheed Roger Khan, then it...

March 18 is not a holiday – Gov’t declares

Given the traditional low voter turn-out, March 18, the date for Local Government Elections (LGE), is unlikely to be declared a national holiday. This...

PPP/C calls on GECOM to encourage use of National ID Card to vote

People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) agents overseeing the balloting for today’s Disciplined Services members are claiming that a significant number of these electors are presenting...

Regional officials gather in Guyana for electoral workshop

Senior electoral officials, experts from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and representatives of other regional organisations have gathered in Guyana for a three-day discussion aimed...

Opposition Leader restates call for int’l probe into fake SoPs during 2015 elections

Opposition Leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, at an event over the weekend, has restated his party's position, that is; there should be an international investigation...

President conducts fact-finding mission at Mazaruni Prison

seeks long term solution to Prison Service problems  The Government of Guyana is exploring its options for medium and long term solutions to the challenges...

Recent Articles

‘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...

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...