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US commends APNU+AFC Govt for setting date for LGE

By Jomo Paul - The United States has commended efforts by the APNU+AFC administration in its attempt to restore local government organs. The Government on...

$29M for renovation of PM’s residence

– The official residence of the Prime Minister is set for a major facelift in the near future with cabinet giving its no-objection...

Gov’t looking for early 2016 Budget

By Jomo Paul – The Government of Guyana is considering the possibility of presenting the 2016 Fiscal Budget as early as January 2016. Minister of...

Harmon apologises for “NO APOLOGIES” comment

By Jomo Paul – Minister of State, Joseph Harmon is apologising to any member of the Guyanese public that may have been offended when...

March 18 is LGE; Bulkan says Local Gov’t system is rotten

By Fareeza Haniff - Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan has announced March 18, 2016 as the date for the long overdue Local Government...

President calls on Tutorial High to establish scholarship trust to assist poor families

- President David Granger on Thursday, November 19 attended the Tutorial High School’s Annual Graduation and Prize-Giving Ceremony, where he challenged the school...

FAIRY LIGHTS: Spotlight back on Amaila Falls

– Finance Minister, Winston Jordan has revealed that the spotlight is once more being place on the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project, as a...

Date for Local Government Elections to be announced tomorrow

- Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan is set to announce the date for the long overdue Local Government Elections (LGE) in Guyana on...

Granger scolds Ramotar over ‘bring out the GDF’ comment

By Jomo Paul – President David Granger is not taking too kindly remarks made by his predecessor Donald Ramotar that he should call out...

President Granger signs Book of Condolence for Paris attack victims

- President David Granger, signed the Book of Condolence that was opened at the French Consulate in Peter Rose Street, Georgetown on November...

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...