Government through NICIL responsible for maintenance of Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge, not Town Council -Mayor Solomon

The Linden Town Council has called out Prime Minister Mark Phillips over his claim that the Town Council is responsible for the present state of the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge owing to poor maintenance. The Prime Minister’s statement came following Sunday’s collapse of a section of the pedestrian walkway of the bridge. A female motorcyclist and her […]

Nigel Hughes steps down as Leader of AFC

Attorney-at-law Nigel Hughes has resigned as Leader of the Alliance For Change, citing the party’s dismal performance at the September 1 elections under his leadership. In the resignation letter to the AFC General Secretary, Mr. Hughes said he was taking full responsibility for the party’s poor performance and believes it is now time for new […]

Online passport application portal to go live by year end

Guyanese at home or abroad seeking new passports will soon be able to begin the process from the comfort of their own home, as the Government moves ahead with an online application plan for the Guyana Passport. President Irfaan Ali told reporters on Tuesday that the application portal is currently being tested and is expected […]

Knight Riders keep CPL campaign alive with win over Falcons

The Trinbago Knight Riders kept their Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League campaign alive with a nine wicket win over the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons in the Eliminator match.  The Falcons had a brilliant partnership of 108 between Andries Gous and Amir Jangoo but a late flurry of wickets saw the Knight Riders keep them to […]

Government increasingly concerned about criminals using international waters and drug flights over Guyana -says President Ali

President Irfaan Ali today said he has taken note of the rising tension between United States (US) and Venezuela, the possible implications for the Caribbean Region as a zone of peace, and the stark warning issued to both Guyana and Trinidad by the Venezuelan Minister of Defence, that Caracas will retaliate if any attack against […]

President announces City Revival Plan to rescue Georgetown

At his first press conference since being re-elected to office, President Irfaan Ali this afternoon announced the launch of a City Revival Plan to rescue the nation’s capital city of Georgetown, ensuring its beautification and modernization. The President said with the Government already investing billions in infrastructure and development work in Georgetown over the past […]

New Labour Minister seeks to improve on existing legislation to address growing needs of Guyana’s workforce

The new Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith, is promising to improve existing legislation and introduce new legislation to address the growing employer/employee needs, as the country’s workforce expands. During an appearance on a Department of Public Information produced programme, Minister Griffith said he plans to work closely with the Attorney General’s Chambers […]