By News Source Guyana on November 29, 2023
News, Politics
The Ministry of Finance announced today that the Government has withdrawn another $20.8 Billion from the Natural Resources fund. The withdrawal was made on the 23rd November, just one month after the previous withdrawal of the same amount. So far for this year, the Government has withdrawn a total of $176.8 Billion from the oil […]
By News Source Guyana on November 29, 2023
News, Politics
Following widespread condemnation from Mayor of Linden, Sharma Solomon, and Councilors of the Linden municipality over the unilateral appointment of Government Political activist Lennox Gasper as Town Clerk, the Local Government Commission has now rescinded the appointment and has asked that the position be advertised. In a statement today, the Mayor of Linden, Sharma Solomon […]
By News Source Guyana on November 29, 2023
Crime, News, Politics
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has issued a call for a stronger and more effective regional anti-money laundering framework. During an address at the 57th Plenary and Working Group Meeting of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) currently underway in Aruba, the Attorney General recognized the work that CFATF has done over the years while […]
By News Source Guyana on November 29, 2023
News, Politics
US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, believes Guyana and the US should remain “laser focused” on implementing sound policies that would drive economic growth and development in both countries. In delivering the keynote address at the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) Annual Awards and Dinner at the Marriott Hotel last evening, Ambassador Theriot said […]
By News Source Guyana on November 29, 2023
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
The US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot wants Nicolas Maduro Administration in Venezuela to respect Guyana’s territorial integrity and its borders. Speaking on the sidelines of an event at the Marriott Hotel on Tuesday night, the recently accredited US Ambassador said the US has not shifted its position on the validity of the 1899 Arbitral […]
By News Source Guyana on November 28, 2023
News, Politics
The Opposition APNU+AFC has stated that while it will continue to fan out around the country to keep the population informed on the border controversy and remain committed to the defence of Guyana’s territorial integrity, it still believes the Government ought to be responding to the controversy in a united front. During a public meeting […]
By News Source Guyana on November 28, 2023
Business, Caribbean & International, News, Politics
By Svetlana Marshall The Managing Director of the London-based, Caribbean Council, Chris Bennet believes “immense” progress has been made in reducing barriers to trade between Guyana and the United Kingdom (UK). The Caribbean Council has been working to build trade and investment between international companies and their Caribbean partners. “I think that there has been […]
By News Source Guyana on November 28, 2023
News, Politics
The leadership from the United States Army 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) and the Guyana Defense Force (GDF) met yesterday and today as part of the United States and Guyana’s strong military to military partnership. In a statement, US Embassy said the U.S. and Guyana defense forces discussed upcoming engagements to include strategic planning […]
By News Source Guyana on November 28, 2023
Business, News, Politics
The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) intends to push for more development and support in the manufacturing sector when it hosts “Impak Manufacturers’ Summit” in March 2024. GMSA President, Ramsay Ali said the summit will address rapid developments in the Manufacturing and Services Industries as Guyana moves to address its energy deficiency with the […]
By News Source Guyana on November 28, 2023
News, Politics
Director of Frontiers in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ms. Donnette Streete, has cautioned Guyanese to be careful with following some of the utterances coming out of the Venezuelan government on the border controversy, explaining that the neighbouring country is involved in a massive propaganda campaign on the issue. During a Kaieteur radio interview, she […]