Mexico commits US$2M for Institute of Creative Arts in Guyana
- The Government of Mexico has committed to the Guyana Government a sum of US$2M to aid in the construction of an Institute...
US pushing for more to be done in violence against women
– As the world observes November 25th as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW), the United States is...
Diwali 2016 date lands in controversy again
– 2015 is yet to conclude but already there is brewing controversy over the 2016 date for Diwali, with the Guyana Hindu Dharmic...
“Thought provoking” death penalty abolition confab begins today
By Jomo Paul
– A conference organized by the European Union and the British High Commission on the abolition of the death penalty in...
No place for religious extremist militants – Gov’t
By Jomo Paul
– With Trinidad and Tobago being dubbed a recruitment hub for religious extremists such as ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and...
Rohee warns Gov’t not to delay release of Walter Rodney COI report
By Fareeza Haniff
– With a few days left before the report is completed on the Commission of Inquiry into the assassination of Dr...
‘Rohee should stop being bitter’ – Amna Ally fires back at PPP
– Minister of Social Cohesion, Amna Ally is not too pleased that the Opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) suggested that her ministry should...
President commits $1.2M annually to Scout Association
- During his induction as Patron of the Scout Association of Guyana (SAG), President David Granger announced that government will be making an...
“Where is the evidence?” – President addresses accusation of being a racist
By Fareeza Haniff
– Head of State, David Granger has described accusations of him being racist as “groundless and malicious,” noting that he has...
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...
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See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
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