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Pay hike eruptions mean new gov’t honeymoon over – Ramkarran

- Former Speaker of the National Assembly Ralph Ramkarran says that the public outcry over the Government's decision to increase the salaries of...

PPP leaders on Region 5 outreach as Parliament resumption nears

  - The opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has over the past two days conducting outreach meetings to communities in Region 5 (West Berbice). These...

Economy slows by 2.5% in first half of 2015

– Guyana has recorded a 2.5% decrease in its economic output for the first half of 2015 when compared to 2014, according to...

Gov’t, PPP differ on priorities for food security

  - Guyana’s has reaffirmed its  commitment to ensuring greater food security as one of the means of eliminating extreme poverty and hunger pledging...

Granger believes Guyanese will soon see merit of 50% Ministerial pay hike

  - The Government’s decision to increase the salaries of the Prime Minister, Ministers, Members of Parliament and the Opposition’s yearly allocation, has been...

Another political party joins chorus against ministerial pay hike

- The small United Republican Party (URP) which contested the 2015 elections says that the recent 50% increase in ministerial salaries has forced...

Guyana, Mexico discuss ‘open government’ partnership forum

- Guyana and Mexico today held discussions on the upcoming  Open Government Partnership Global Summit to be held in Mexico. Ivan Robero Sierra Medel, Mexican Ambassador...

PPP threatens Parliament Motion against ministerial pay hike when recess ends

By Jomo Paul – With public outcry getting louder over the recent 50% hike in salaries for Ministers of Governments and a number of...

Granger pushes restructuring of Army for increased militarisation, readiness

– President David Granger is calling on the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to  plan for “Total National Defence.” Speaking to officers at GDF Headquarters,...

AG Williams reviews ‘Pradoville’ report for action, PPP claims fabrication  

- The report of the APNU-AFC’s Asset Recovery Unit into the housing development scheme at Sparendaam, East Coast, Demerara, referred to as "Pradoville...

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GAW victorious at Providence

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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...