WIN’s Vishnu Panday elected Chair of Public Accounts Committee; Primus to chair Foreign Relations Committee

Member of Parliament for the WIN party and former GuySuCo Executive, Vishnu Panday, was today elected Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as the Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir convened a series of meetings to elect Chairpersons for 8 of the 13 parliamentary committees. The meetings took place in the Chamber of […]

Guyana Passport online application system launched

The Central Immigration and Passport Office has rolled out the e-appointment and e-passport application system. Guyanese citizens can apply for and renew their passports online through the official Guyana Passport Appointment System or by accessing portals via the Ministry of Home Affairs website. The digital system allows you to fill out applications, upload necessary documents, […]

Bodies of dead miners recovered from collapsed mining pit in Region 8

A multi-agency investigation has been launched into the death of two miners following another mining pit cave-in at St. Elizabeth Backdam in the Potaro, Region 8 area. The two dead gold miners have been identified as 32-year-old Franky Hussain of North West District and 38-year-old Brazilian national, Neunes Da Silva. The two men were among […]

Government enlists help of INTERPOL and FBI in search for foreign Housing contractor who left project incomplete

The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Housing has enlisted the help of Interpol and the US Federal Bureau of Investigations in its efforts to locate Housing Contractor, Omar Malik of the DreamVu homes company, which has scammed several young professionals out of millions of dollars. The Ministry in a statement said it remains […]

Auditor General’s 2024 report flags over $1 Billion in overpayments to contractors; MP Campbell blames corruption and mismanagement by Govt.

The 2024 Auditor General’s report has uncovered over payments of contractors by the Government to the tune of more than $1 Billion. APNU Member of Parliament, Dr Terrence Campbell today said the report by the Auditor General points to elevated risks of fraud, corruption, waste and mismanagement under the current Government. The 2024 Auditor General’s […]

ONE Communications commissions new and improved Giftland location

Telecommunications giant, ONE Communications today commissioned its upgraded Giftland Mall location with a commitment to offer improved customer experience. The new location features architecturally inspired counter spaces and pods, sleek tech-forward displays areas, modern retail office design, relaxed and comfortable seating, and an interactive digital atmosphere. The company said customer expectations are evolving as a […]