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PPP wants State Asset Recovery Unit to probe missing equipment and computers for Opposition Leader’s Office

The opposition People’s Progressive Party on Monday said it will be going before the government instituted State Asset Recovery Unit to ask that it investigates the whereabouts of equipment and furniture that were given to the previous Office of the Leader of the Opposition under the leadership of then Opposition Leader David Granger. According to […]

Bartica to lead charge in Guyana’s Green Economy

(MOTP) As President David Granger participated in a National Tree Planting Day exercise, in Bartica, Region Seven, he called on residents of the community to take the lead role in making Guyana a country with a green economy. The President made the call at a simple ceremony, which was organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and […]

Rice farmers protest against government is misplaced and may be political

President David Granger believes there might be some political mischief afoot with those rice farmers who have been protesting against the government. He told a Friday press conference that the protest is “misplaced.” According to Mr. Granger, the selling of paddy and rice is a private arrangement, “not a government arrangement.” The President reasoned that […]

Guyana to seek clarification from Suriname over New River Triangle statements

Guyana’s Foreign Minister is expected to seek clarification from the Surinamese Ambassador about recent statements made by Suriname’s President with regard to the New River Triangle area which Suriname has been claiming on and off for decades. Surinamese media on Thursday reported that President Desi Bouterse has stated that the border maritime border issue with […]

UN must sanction countries that breach its charter including Venezuela -Pres. Granger

The Government of Guyana intends to continue pursuing partnerships with the international community even as it seeks a judicial settlement to the border issue with neighbouring Venezuela.   President David Granger said he is now convinced that Guyana now has a more clearly defined place in the international community following his meetings at the United […]

Pizza Hut returning to Guyana under new franchise holder

Well known American franchise, Pizza hut is set to make its return to Guyana under a new franchise holder. Corum, which is owned and managed by Guyanese and which operates the Marble Slab franchise in Guyana, has been able to acquire the franchise for Pizza Hut and the company is looking to open the first […]