Jagdeo wants firings and blacklisting over GPL power poles collapse

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today slammed the Ministry of Public Works and the Guyana and Power and Light Company over the collapse of several concrete power poles along the Aubrey Barker Road in South Ruimveldt last week, which plunged communities in North and South Ruimveldt into a blackout and water shortage for more than two […]

President confirms Hicken as Police Commissioner and appoints five Deputies

Declaring that he is fulfilling his Constitutional duty, President Irfaan Ali today appointed Clifton Hicken to the substantive post of Commissioner of Police. He also appointed Ravindra Budhram, Wendell Blanhum, Errol Watts, Fizal Karimbaksh and Simon Mc Bean as Deputy Commissioners. During his remarks, the President said he has followed the prescribed Constitutional requirements including […]

Engineers working to connect second Power Ship before Christmas -PM Phillips

With the arrival of a second power generation vessel in Guyana, the Guyana Power and Light company’s grid capacity is expected to grow by approximately 60 megawatts. Prime Minister Mark Phillips today announced that engineers are working to integrate the additional power before Christmas. On the sidelines of today’s Parliamentary Sitting today, the Prime Minister […]

Government and Opposition clash over Acquistion of Land for Public Purposes Amendment Bill

By Svetlana Marshall The Government and Opposition clashed in a heated debate in the National Assembly today over the Acquisition of Lands for Public Purposes (Amendment) Bill, with the main opposition – A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) demanding that the Bill be sent to a Special Select Committee.  The Bill, […]

Air Canada to begin Georgetown-Toronto flights next year

Award winning Canadian Airline, Air Canada, has announced plans to begin service to Guyana in 2025. In a statement today announcing its expansion plan for the new year, the airline stated that it will operate schedule non-stop service between Toronto and Georgetown. According to the airline, the expansion to Guyana, is part of its aim […]