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The Guyana Government has commissioned two new helicopters – the Bell 407 and Bell 429 – into service with the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). The two recently purchased new helicopters form part of the government’s commitment to strengthening national security, protecting sovereignty, and enhancing disaster-response capabilities, the Department of Public Information stated. At the commissioning […]
Award winning theatre and broadcasting icon, Ron Robinson, was cremated today after a funeral service at the St. George’s Cathedral, where family and friends gathered in his memory. The National Cultural Centre’s stage was Ron Robinson’s stage for many decades. At a service under the National Cultural Centre’s foyer this midday, President Irfaan Ali paid […]
As Venezuela complains of the ongoing build up of US military assets in the region, Guyana’s Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo, has stated that the Guyana Government is unaware of any action being planned by the United States against Venezuela. However, Mr. Jagdeo told reporters on Thursday that he will back any action in the Region […]
The opposition APNU drilled holes in the Government’s Energy Plan for the country, contending that the plan has fallen short of the demands for increased energy to fuel large scale industries. Addressing reporters at a press conference today, APNU Member of Parliament, Dr Terrence Campbell, said the announcement by President Irfaan Ali that the Government’s […]
The Full Court has ruled that the Special Organized Unit (SOCU) of the Guyana Police Force has the legal capacity to institute legal actions in its own name. According to a statement issued by the Attorney General’s Chamber, the decision was handed down by Full Court Judges, Justice Nigel Niles, and Justice Zamilla Ally-Seepaul on […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo this afternoon expressed his full support of the Government’s five-year agenda, as outlined by President Irfaan Ali in an address to the nation last evening. Addressing the issue of the $100,000 cash grant for every Guyanese 18-years and older, which will be catered for in next year’s budget, the Vice President […]
In keeping with his promise to members of the Disciplined Services, President Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that members of the Disciplined Services will enjoy one month’s salary tax free as a bonus. He made the announcement while attending the Guyana Defence Force’s Camp Stephenson luncheon. The President told members of the military that his […]
Opposition Political parties represented in the National Assembly have poured cold water on President Irfaan Ali’s two and a half hour address to the nation last night, describing it as a scripted address heaped with self-praise with no real relief for Guyanese, especially the most vulnerable in society. APNU Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul said […]
By Svetlana Marshall As tension continues to rise in the Caribbean Sea with the US Military’s ongoing deadly strikes against suspected narco-traffickers, President Irfaan Ali has made it clear that his Administration has no sympathy for drug traffickers, and stands resolutely with the US in its fight to combat drug trafficking in the Region. More […]
President Irfaan Ali has announced that his government plans to update the country’s migration policy, with the country’s security and territorial integrity expected to feature prominently in that policy. Addressing the nation last evening on his Government’s five year plan, the President said Guyana remains open to skilled persons and persons seeking opportunities here, but […]
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