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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

US nudges Guyana on disabilities legislation, same sex marriage

By Jomo Paul – As the local United States Embassy celebrated America’s 239th Anniversary of Independence, calls were made for Guyana to follow in...

Legal challenge seeks to bar Ministers Felix, Scott to sit as MPs

– People's Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) candidate, Desmond Morian has filed a motion in the High Court, challenging the parliamentary status of two...

President Granger wants Venezuelan decree withdrawn

- President David Granger says he is prepared to meet with Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro who is expected to arrive in Barbados on...

PPP preaches ‘doom and gloom’ for economy

By Jomo Paul – Two former government ministers are of the view that Guyana’s economy is on a steep decline into recession with the...

Venezuela’s claim is like “a monkey on our back” – President Granger

– President David Granger on Thursday, July 02 says that Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has the intensity, will and resources to develop the region...

Venezuela in ‘peace’ move with Guyana

– The government of Venezuela is involved in new efforts to diffuse a new dispute with Guyana in relation to an earlier “presidential...

APNU+AFC Coalition is not falling apart – says Harmon

– General Secretary of A Partnership For National Unity (APNU), Joseph Harmon has asserted that the APNU+AFC (Alliance For Change) coalition is not...

UG unions say VC’s lawsuit is “malicious, vindictive”

  – The University of Guyana Workers Union (UGWU) and Senior Staff Association (UGSSA) are of the view that the recent lawsuit by the...

President Granger to stringently lobby CARICOM’s support against Venezuela’s aggression

By Jomo Paul –President David Granger will be lobbying  assiduously for the support of CARICOM against aggressions by neighbouring Venezuela at the Thirty-Sixth Summit...

Harper denies being used, discarded by PPP

– Prime Ministerial Candidate for the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Elisabeth Harper is denying reports in sections of the media that she was...

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Antigua PM assures of financial stability as LIAT returns to Guyana

The arrival of LIAT 2020 at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Timehri on Tuesday, marked another important milestone in the development of Guyana’s...

PM Modi arrives in Guyana for historic three-day State visit

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali welcomed the Prime Minister of India, the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi, Tuesday night, at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. The...

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...