Politics

$2000 note goes into circulation from Monday

The Bank of Guyana has announced through the national gazette that the new $2000 note will go into circulation from Monday, 14th February 2022. In the notice, the Central Bank explained that the new note which is legal tender for payment of any amount, carries the slogan “One Guyana” on one side while featuring the […]

Finance Minister assures no misuse in Budget spending

After one week of debates and four additional days of considerations, the $552.9 Billion National Budget presented to the House by Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh was passed last evening in the National Assembly with no adjustments made despite several recommendations from the Opposition. The budget, since its presentation, has been receiving mixed reviews with […]

Eureka launches drive-thru COVID-19 testing facility

Eureka Medical Laboratories (EML), which is the leading private medical institution conducting COVID-19 testing in Guyana, is expanding its services with a new drive-thru facility that will allow persons to get tested for the virus without leaving their cars. Chief Executive Officer of Eureka Labs, Dr. Andrew Boyle, explained that more and more people prefer […]

President recommits Guyana to supporting regional zone of peace

With Guyana moving along the path of development and still facing security threats, President, Irfaan Ali is recommitting the country as one that supports peace over conflict. In his address to the opening of the annual Guyana Defence Force Officers Conference, President Ali reminded that that unlike any region in the world, the Caribbean and […]

Government to find ways to stem exodus of nurses -Health Minister

The Government of Guyana intends to start examining ways to contain the exodus of trained and qualified nurses from Guyana. Appearing before the Parliamentary Committee of Supply this morning, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony revealed that there is active recruitment of Guyanese nurses from foreign countries particularly the United Kingdom. He said while the […]

President challenges credibility of VICE journalist in defence of Vice President Jagdeo in bribe-taking allegations

President Irfaan Ali has rushed to the defense of Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo against bribe-taking allegations and is now questioning the credibility of the international journalist for the Vice News Agency who interviewed the Vice President about the claims. The Vice President has denied the allegations that he has accepted bribes from Chinese businesses to […]

Duncan suspended for 4 sittings after protesting Dharamlall’s “Dildo” remark in National Assembly

Opposition Member of Parliament, Sherod Duncan has been suspended from attending the next four sittings of the National Assembly after he loudly protested a remark by Local Government Minister Nigel Dharamlall who told a female Opposition MP last evening that she was in need of a “Dildo”, which is a sexual stimulation toy. Dharamlall made […]

British wants to see greater transparency in local tendering process for contracts

As Guyana continues to see more foreign investment interest, the British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller believes there should be greater transparency in the tendering process for contracts, as the country develops and attracts international investors. During a press conference today on the heels of a visit by a group of British investors and businessmen, […]

Guyanese Critic sued for $100 Million by photographer over “Mudwata” claims

Local fashion photographer and video producer Keron Bruce has filed a $100 Million lawsuit against social media commentator, Mikhail Rodrigues, who is known as the “Guyanese Critic”. Mr. Rodrigues was served with the Court documents this morning. In the lawsuit, Mr. Bruce is claiming that Rodrigues has degraded his character in social media commentaries about […]