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As the debate continues across the country about whether cash grants should be given to citizens from the oil proceeds, the Working People’s Alliance has officially put forward its proposal for the grants to the rest of the coalition. The WPA, which is part of the governing coalition, has been pushing the issue and believes […]
Even as Guyana continues to make steps into becoming a more developed nation, President David Granger is of the opinion that this would be meaningless, unless all citizens are afforded the opportunity to develop themselves. Speaking at the opening of the 13th Annual National Toshaos Conference, the President focused much of his speech on development […]
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union has announced that the nearly 3500 sugar workers who work in the fields and factories of the Albion, Blairmont and Uitvlugt are looking for a salary increase from President David Granger. The workers have submitted a petition to the President calling on him and his government to approve […]
The recently formed political party, A New and United Guyana (ANUG), has announced that former Speaker of the National Assembly and former PPP Executive Member Ralph Ramkarran will be its Presidential Candidate for the 2020 elections. In a statement, the party said the decision was made at a Members’ Meeting which took place earlier today […]
Foreign Secretary and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge announced this afternoon that he has formally renounced his British citizenship and his making himself available to serve as a candidate for the coalition in the upcoming elections. Mr. Greenidge and three other APNU+AFC Coalition Members of Parliament were forced to give up their parliamentary […]
Although a date has already been set for elections, Attorney General Basil Williams still believes the opposition People’s Progressive Party needs to return to the Parliament to ensure the two-thirds majority is granted for the extension of the government’s life. The Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo has repeatedly said his party will not be returning to […]
With an election date set, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo today said he will be keeping a close eye on the Guyana Elections Commission as the Commission gets down to preparations for the upcoming March 2020 elections. At his weekly solo press conference, Mr. Jagdeo expressed concern about recent statements and orders that emanated from the […]
As the governing coalition partners continue to review the Cummingsburg Accord, there has been no decision as yet on the Prime Ministerial Candidate. The Alliance For Change, which is the junior partner in the coalition wants its Leader Khemraj Ramjattan to be President David Granger’s running mate, replacing the current Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo who […]
With the President naming a date for elections and the Opposition accepting that date, Foreign Minister Dr. Karen Cummings today said there is clearly no need for sanctions against Guyana over elections. The US, UK and EU Missions in Guyana had accused the Government of taking the country into an unconstitutional state by the President […]
As Guyana prepares to become a key player in the oil and gas industry, there continues to be worry that the country could also see an increase in its carbon footprint. Countries around the world are seeking to reduce their carbon footprint, which refers to the amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly […]
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