Homeownership to be made much easier for citizens as Govt. maintains zero tolerance on squatting -Housing Minister

The Government intends to push ahead with its housing programme to make home ownership easier for citizens, according to Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal. During his contribution to the budget debate, Minister Croal said while the government is aware that it is difficult for some citizens to own their own home due to […]

Harbour Bridge Management apologizes over F-bomb notice

The Demerara Harbour Bridge Management has found itself apologising over an “f-bomb” notice that greeted commuters on Thursday evening. The notice scroll at the bridge’s entry “F%$K GUYANA” has triggered a full investigation and has left the bridge’s management embarrassed over the breach. An official close to the bridge’s management said it is suspected that […]

President urges regional financial sector to mobilize more capital to meet Caribbean’s needs

President Irfaan Ali is of the view that the Caribbean’s Financial Sector must do more to mobilize capital to fill the region’s financial gaps. He made the statement today as he addressed the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Regional Capital Market Conference. Alluding to a recent report by the President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), […]

Crime down, but Prison population up -Benn tells Budget debate

Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn today reported to the National Assembly that due to the efforts of the government, there has been a steep reduction in all forms of serious crimes, and an increase in the prison population. The Minister who overlooks public security said cases of robberies, murders and violence have seen a […]

Government paying more for poorer quality roads -MP Patterson

Opposition Member of Parliament, David Patterson who served as Public Infrastructure Minister under the former APNU+AFC government has rebuffed statements made by Works Minister, Bishop Edghill about the quantity and quality of roads being done under the current government.   Patterson said even though the Coalition government had less money to work with, it did […]

Cops and mason remanded to jail over cocaine and marijuana bust

Just over a week after two Police Constables and a mason were nabbed in a car with a quantity of marijuana, cocaine and ammunition, the three have been charged and remanded to jail. Police Constables, Julius Cambridge and Albert Beresford along with mason, Sheldon Benjamin appeared in Court on Wednesday. According to a Police statement, […]