Politics

“Sleeping” Policeman files $5Million lawsuit against Government Advisor who video recorded him while asleep

Police Constable Kelon Gilbert, who was recorded and had his image posted across social media when he fell asleep while performing security functions at the home of Government Advisor Harry Gill has filed a lawsuit against the Government official. Gilbert is claiming $5 million for emotional distress and violation of his rights. He accused the […]

170 low-cost homes to be built in Great Diamond in coming months

As the Ministry of Housing prepares for the international building expo which opens this weekend, the government has announced that it will be moving into the East Bank Demerara community of Great Diamond soon to begin the construction of 170 low-income houses. In a statement, the Department of Public Information indicated that seventeen contractors will […]

Privileges Committee recommends suspension of eight Opposition MPs over protest and removal of Mace; Opposition rejects report

The Parliamentary Committee of Privileges has completed its report on the protest in the National Assembly during the reading of the Natural Resource Fund Bill and the removal of the Speaker’s Mace and is recommending the suspension of eight Opposition Members of Parliament. While the Committee of Privileges is made up of both members of […]

Ramjattan calls on President to call in world bank to probe bribery allegations against VP Jagdeo

The Alliance For Change (AFC) has backed a call by its coalition partner for President Irfaan Ali to call in independent investigators to probe the bribery allegations against Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo. The bribe-for-contracts allegations were made against the Vice-President by a well-connected Chinese businessman who was secretly recorded by the US-based Vice News Agency […]

Guysuco CEO denies shortage of sugar

While store owners and shoppers continue to express worry about a reduction in the supply of sugar for local shelves, the Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) Sasenarine Singh is denying that there is any sugar shortage facing the country. “Guysuco doesn’t have any shortage of bagged sugar, that’s the 100-pound bagged […]