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Teixeira, another PPP member wanted to dilute Presidential term limits – Ramkarran

- While much of Guyana is still coming to grips with a recent ruling on the Presidential limits by Acting Chief Justice Ian...

Minister Broomes to sue Guyana Times for “scandalous” article

- Minister within the Ministry of Social Protection Simona Broomes is refuting what she describes as the “scandalous, scurrilous and mendacious Guyana Times...

Venezuela plans to issue ID cards to residents in Essequibo

- The government of Venezuela plans to launch in the coming days a diplomatic strategy to recover the territory of the Essequibo in...

Venezuela applies to UN for ‘Good Officer’ to resolve controversy with Guyana

- Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) Ban Ki-moon "took note" of the position of Venezuela in the border conflict between that...

Guyana discusses security, culture cooperation with Argentina

- Argentine Ambassador to Guyana, Luiz Alberto Martino on Friday, July 10 paid a courtesy call on Minister of State Joseph Harmon, where...

Gov’t to challenge CJ’s ruling on presidential limits

By Jomo Paul - Minister of Governance and Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Raphael Trotman has signalled the APNU+AFC government's intention to challenge...

National Assembly cuts benefits of former Presidents

By Jomo Paul - The Former Presidents (Benefits and Other Faciliites) Bill 2015 was on Thursday, July 09 passed by the APNU+AFC Parliamentarians...

Chief Justice strikes down limitations on Presidency; Jagdeo cleared to run for third term

By Jomo Paul - Acting Chief Justice Ian Chang on Thursday struck down a limitation in Guyana's constitution that would allow any President...

Guyana never “provoked” Venezuela – President Granger addresses Parliament

By Jomo Paul - President David Granger has restated Guyana's position that Venezuela has no right to claim the Essequibo as he addressed Parliament...

GECOM working towards LGE by end of 2015

By Jomo Paul – Guyanese may be able to cast their ballots in the much anticipated Local Government Elections (LGE) before the end of...

Recent Articles

US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as president-elect

(CNN) The United States has formally recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the country’s president-elect following the disputed July 28 presidential election, Secretary...

Sheriff St. crash highlights challenge of ensuring compliance with traffic laws – Edghill

Minister of Public Works Statement on the Tragic Accident on Sheriff Street It is with profound sadness that I address the tragic accident that occurred...

2025 pension books to have new security features

See full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security:       The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security wishes to advise the pensioners...

Hetmyer eager to light up GSLT20

Cricket fever is about to ignite in Guyana as local cricketing sensation Shimron Hetmyer gears up to represent the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the...

Colombian cargo airline launches operations in Guyana

Aerosucre S.A., a leading Colombian cargo airline, has announced the launch of scheduled cargo operations in Guyana, offering vital cargo services directly between Colombia,...

Better public transportation system needed in Guyana – Private Sector official

As the country continues to experience significant growth in a number of key sectors and attract more visitors, there is an urgent need for...

Temporary road closures from November 19-21 to facilitate visit of PM Modi

Between November 19-21 there will be temporary road closures to facilitate the visit of the Prime Minister of India. The following should be noted: 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡,...

Sheriff Street crash claims life of electrical contractor

Carlton Smartt, a well-known electrical contractor, lost his life this morning in a collision involving two large sand trucks on Sheriff Street, Georgetown. Eyewitnesses reported...

Health Minister urges men to engage in early screenings 

See full statement from the Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony: Guyana joins the international community to observe International Men’s Day 2024 under the theme:...

CANU seizes 8.3lbs of cocaine at Springlands ‘backtrack service’

Some 8.3lbs of cocaine was on Monday seized by officers of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) at the Eno Backtrack Service in Springlands, Corentyne,...