Death penalty not a FATF requirement, says former AG
Contrary to claims made by Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister Basil Williams, his predecessor Anil Nandlall is contending that the death penalty is...
Law Books issue: Nandlall insists ‘nothing abnormal’ was done
Months after it was discovered that several Commonwealth Law Books had gone missing from the Attorney General’s Chambers, Legal Affairs Minister and AG Basil...
Jagdeo meets with City vendors
Opposition Leader, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, and other top leaders of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic, this morning met with disgruntled market vendors and other businesses...
President assures sugar workers’ livelihoods will be preserved
- seeking inclusive resolution to struggling industry
Workers at the Wales sugar estate, West Bank Demerara are being assured that their well-being will be...
Nandlall responds to GECOM
Following is the full text of a response from PPP/C Member of Parliament and former Attorney General Mr Mohabir Anil Nandlall, issued this afternoon...
Conflict of interest? …Pressure mounts on Govt to remove Broomes from Natural Resources Ministry
Despite no longer having legal control of her mining interests, concerns still abound that preferential treatment and favours will be granted to the children...
Ist year in office: PPP urges not to be misled by the “propaganda shenanigans”...
The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) in a press statement issued earlier today said that it is “amused and tickled” at the “shameless attempt...
Jagdeo slams Govt’s proposed move to reduce concessions granted to foreign investors
In light of President David Granger’s recent statement on reducing concessions to foreign investors in order to create a level playing field for local...
Ramayya must go – APNU/AFC Councillors
The A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Regional Councillors in Berbice have joined the call for embattled Regional Executive Officer (REO) of...
Speaker refuses amendment to Rodney CoI motion – Teixeira questioned whether intention is to...
Speaker of the House Dr Barton Scotland yesterday turned down a request made by People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Chief Whip, Gail Teixeira, to have...
Recent Articles
‘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...
‘We believe in our ministers, it’s just tough love’ – Jagdeo defends Ali’s fiery...
President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Engineers, Contractors and Ministers of the Government at 05:30h on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, has been...
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...
Guyana seeking partners to develop hemp industry – Pres. Ali tells UK trade mission
With the legislation having been in place since 2022, the Guyana Government is now actively moving to develop a local hemp industry and is...