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Guyana prisons and jails “harsh and life threatening” – US Report

By Jomo Paul – The United States Department has decried the present state of affairs of jails and prisons in Guyana, pointing out that...

Female ranks targeted to help deal with domestic, gender violence

- Minister of Public Security and Second-Vice President Khemraj Ramjattan has several plans to propel the security sector, one of which targets women...

Alexei Ramotar denies being absent from work

– Head of the E-Governance Project, Alexei Ramotar is denying that he has not reported for work since the APNU+AFC administration took office...

Maduro threatens military action in Guyana/Venezuela controversy

– Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro is set to address the current conflict with Guyana in the Venezuelan National Assembly on Friday, June 26...

‘Free fuel’ to stop flowing for former Gov’t officials

By Fareeza Haniff – The APNU+AFC administration has clamped down on those former government officials who continue to abuse the process of receiving...

PPP says AML Bill not FATF compliant; still refuses to go to Parliament

By Jomo Paul – The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) says that the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Bill 2015 is...

ExxonMobil operation continues; President to update CARICOM Heads of Venezuela’s claims

- President David Granger has assured United States oil company, Exxon Mobil that it has nothing to fear in terms of its current...

Chief Justice grants motion for PPP to file elections petition

By Jomo Paul – Acting Chief Justice Ian Chang on Tuesday, June 23 granted a motion by the Elections Agent of the People’s Progressive...

Amendments to Former Presidents Bill slash benefits; pension remains intact

– The Former Presidents (Benefits and Other Facilities) Bill 2015, which is being tabled as an amendment to the existing legislation, if passed...

PPP’s input in Parliament is needed to ensure robust legislation – Harmon

- Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, says the absence of the opposition Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) from the National Assembly will erode...

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Ali, Modi advance talks on military defence cooperation, energy, healthcare, infrastructure

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi have held extensive discussions on bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of mutual...

Calvin Brutus files $400M lawsuit against SOCU, senior police ranks

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Calvin Brutus has filed civil proceedings against several senior members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Special...

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...