Government seeks $57.5 Billion in supplementary budget

Three months after the Government got approval for its massive $1.3 Trillion budget, it has returned to the National Assembly seeking $57.5 Billion more in supplementary funding. The Minister responsible for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh laid the supplementary budget paper in the National Assembly on Friday. In a statement, the Finance Ministry indicated that the […]

Army Chief warns Venezuelans in Guyana against participating in illegal Venezuelan election for Essequibo Governor

The Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan has warned that Venezuelans living in Guyana will be arrested and deported if they participate in the controversial May 25 planned Elections by Venezuela to elect a Governor of Guyana’s Essequibo region. There are no preparations taking place in Essequibo for any such elections, and the Government […]

Jagdeo says “trust” is key to power sharing at Executive level

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo contends that the Opposition has not been completely locked out of power, however, he believes power sharing at the level of the Executive requires “trust.” Mr. Jagdeo addressed the issue of “shared governance” at his Thursday press conference in direct response to a recent column written by former Auditor General, Anand […]