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Gov’t moves to limit budget considerations to three days; PPP cries foul

By Jomo Paul - The People's Progressive Party (PPP) is crying foul over a motion moved in the National Assembly to restrict the considerations...

Health Minister defends selection for Region Six RHO amid qualification concerns

By Jomo Paul – Jevon Stephens has been “earmarked” to occupy the post of Regional Health Officer (RHO) for Region Six; however his selection...

Police Force receives training through U.S. Caribbean Basin Security Initiative

- The U.S. Department of Justice and the Guyana Ministry of Public Security are working together to provide training to the Guyana Police...

‘Jenny’ disappears from the ‘block’ before scheduled debate

By Jomo Paul - Embattled People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Parliamentarian, Jennifer Westford was a no show in the Opposition block of the National Assembly...

Crime Rate & a 5-point plan – Ramjattan shows up at Budget 2015

By Jomo Paul - Vice President and Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan transformed the National Assembly into his personal arena on Wednesday night,...

PPP shuns new hinterland employment & youth service programme

- An estimated 2000 plus Hinterland youths are expected to become employable at the end of the new Hinterland Employment and Youth Service...

Standoff brews as PPP pushes for Jagdeo to be penultimate budget debater

By Jomo Paul - A Budget 2015 standoff looms in the National Assembly as Government and Opposition Chief Whips are refusing to budge on their...

Granger encouraged by Canadian Investors as new High Commissioner accredited

– Guyana has officially accredited Pierre Giroux as the new Canadian High Commissioner following a meeting with President David Granger on Wednesday, August...

Hughes, Burton spar over Tourism sector

By Jomo Paul - Two members of Parliament from both sides of the House made presentations on the 2015 budget with their targets being...

“Immature Budget, Jagdeo for President and Ramjattan must go” – Budget debate day 3

By Jomo Paul - People's Progressive Party (PPP) Parliamentary representative for Region Two, Cornel Damon opened day three of the 2015 budget in a...

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Brava announces new solutions for Small and Medium Size Businesses

Georgetown, Guyana. November 18, 2024 — Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Guyana are set to benefit from new offerings as Brava introduces its...

‘Wish Upon a Star’ initiative launched

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Sunday launched its annual ‘Wish Upon a Star’ initiative at the Georgetown Cricket Club. The Christmas...

Ituni road network to be upgraded to concrete

The Ituni road network in Region Ten will undergo a significant transformation, with its sand roads being upgraded to rigid concrete pavement, benefitting thousands...

Embattled ACP Brutus faces 201 new charges

On Monday, Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus appeared in the Georgetown Magistrate Court before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, to answer to 201...

Bureau of Statistics conducting Labour Force Survey

The Bureau of Statistics has recommenced the Guyana Labour Force Survey (GLFS), a quarterly household survey which provides key insights into the country’s labour...

“When the going gets tough, the tough gets going” – Venezuelan-born UG Valedictorian

By: Mishael Henry  Fleeing 550 miles away from Venezuela – a country ravaged by hardships located just off the borders of Guyana, Shaneeza Rohini Persaud...

“I strongly believe in the product of Guyana & I intend to serve my...

Twenty-seven-year-old Phillipe Ignatious Walker has impressive academic qualifications and skills in multiple fields, including in science, mathematics, law, international relations and education; and he...

“Ghetto youths can be scholars too” – Marcel Persaud tells of overcoming hardships through...

The story of Marcel Nickolei Persaud is one that speaks to both the challenges of marginalised communities and the potential for transformation within those...

Digicel launches “10 millionaires for Christmas” campaign

Georgetown, Guyana – 18th November 2024. Digicel Guyana is set to make dreams come true this festive season with its spectacular "10 Millionaires for...

Linden woman robbed, raped at home

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating an alleged armed robbery and rape committed on a 42-year-old housewife from Amelia's Ward,...