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President Granger vows to make National Awards an annual feature

By Jomo Paul – President David Granger says that the National Awards Ceremony will be a yearly feature to honor those citizens who have...

Constitutional reform will examine discriminatory LGBTI laws – Govt

– After a 20 year absence, Guyana has demonstrated its commitment to the preservation of the rights of all citizens by appearing at...

Gov’t renting Granger’s former Office for $400,000 monthly

By Jomo Paul – Minister of State Joseph Harmon on Tuesday told media operatives that the building on Hadfield Street, which once served as...

“NO APOLOGIES!” Harmon says salary increase for Ministers “justifiable”

By Jomo Paul – Minister of State Joseph Harmon says that the recently revealed increase in salaries to Government Ministers and other officials are...

PPP says E- counting must be “discussed” before implementation

- The People’s Progressive Party on Tuesday said the introduction of machines for E-counting in the local electoral process must be discussed with...

GECOM training persons for the conduct of Local Government Elections

- Scores of persons took part in a two-day training exercise coordinated and executed by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), last Saturday and...

Labour Union not happy with salary increases for APNU+AFC Ministers

 By Jomo Paul  - A decision taken by the APNU+AFC Government to increase the salaries and emoluments for Government Ministers and Members of Parliament...

US supports diplomatic solution to Guyana/Venezuela border issue

By Jomo Paul – Newly accredited U.S Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway has said both Guyana and Venezuela should push for a “peaceful resolution,...

Dr. Van West-Charles appointed CEO; Nigel Hinds to head new GWI Board

  - A new Chairman and a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has been appointed for the Guyana Water Inc. (GWI). The new GWI Board of...

PPP wants audit of Fmr Opposition Leader’s office; Says assets yet to be handed...

- The opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) says its efforts to set up an office for Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo is being stymied...

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1 arrested, another on the run for double murder at Leonora

Two men are now dead after being stabbed during a brawl at Leonora on the West Coast of Demerara and according to police, one...

Norton vows to scrap Govt’s plan to make bridges toll-free for commuters

Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton has said that if his party were to be returned to office at the next elections, the new Government it...

Govt working on short-term energy solutions until GtE becomes operational – PM Phillips

...peak electricity demand now stands at 205MW As the power demand rapidly grows, the Guyana Government is working on several short-term solutions to meet the...

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...