Guyana Press Association seeks international help to address cyber attacks on journalists

The Guyana Press Association has again raised concerns over the treatment of journalists in Guyana. The Association is now requesting international assistance to fight the harassment and cyber bullying of media workers in Guyana. In a release this morning, the GPA condemned the latest attack on Kaieteur News Journalist Davina Bagot on the Facebook page […]

Chief Magistrate to retire in May

Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan is set to retire on May 15, 2023, having served as a judicial officer for almost 16 years. Chief Magistrate McLennan, who is also a Colonel in the Guyana Defence Force, is currently on pre-retirement leave. Senior Magistrate Sherdel Isaac-Marcus is currently performing the duties of Chief Magistrate. Chief Magistrate McLennan […]

Guyana lands support of Latin America and Caribbean States for non-permanent seat on UN Security Council

Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd has lobbied the Permanent Representatives of the Group of Latin America and Caribbean States (GRULAC) at the United Nations to support Guyana’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the period 2024-2025. Minister Todd made the pitch on Wednesday during a […]

Opposition warns GECOM over “stacking” secretariat with “political appointees”

The Opposition, while registering its lack of confidence in the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), today said it will take necessary steps to ensure that the Elections Secretariat is not swamped with ‘political appointees.’ “We will do what it takes to ensure that GECOM gets proper personnel, generally, because as it stands, they […]

GECOM issues call for local observers for LGE 2023

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has issued a call for local groups and organizations desirous of observing the upcoming Local Government Elections to apply for accreditation no later than May, 12. The presence of Local Observers is intended to enhance transparency, credibility and impartiality in the conduct of the Local Government Elections which are set […]

Dominican Republic based airline to offer Guyana-Canada service

The President’s Office has announced that Dominican Republic based airline Sky Cana will soon launch a service between Georgetown, Guyana and Toronto Canada.  The airline will also operate flights to Houston, Texas. President Irfaan Ali and a Government team met with senior executives of the airline at his office on Wednesday and it was announced […]

No turning back on e-ID Card contract -says AG Nandlall

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall has announced that there will be no cancellation of the US$35.4M contract for the implementation of the Single Electronic Identification System. The Attorney General continues to defend the project in face of mounting criticism from the main opposition parties and some civil society groups. The Government […]

Bidding period for oil blocks extended to mid-July

The Government has announced that it has extended the auction period for the 14 oil-blocks offshore Guyana. The bidding round for the new oil blocks opened last December and was expected to close at the end of this month, but the Government has now indicated that it will allow bids to take place until mid-July. […]