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Jagdeo justifies 6.5% salary increase for public servants

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has justified the 6.5% salary increase that the government recently announced for public servants, saying the government has a duty to be responsible and act in the interest of all Guyanese.  During a press conference today, the Vice President said a salary increase that is not grounded in an analysis of […]

Opposition remains supportive of Government’s position of border case remaining before the ICJ

Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton today said that though the Opposition was invited, it opted not to participate in the high-level meeting in Vincent between President Irfaan Ali and his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, over the lack of consultation and a clear agenda. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Community of Latin American and […]

President maintains Guyana’s position as he heads into St. Vincent meeting with Venezuelan President

The Presidents of Guyana and Venezuela arrived in St. Vincent this morning for their meeting, which is being facilitated by CARICOM and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States. The Prime Minister of St. Vincent, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is hosting the talks. He was at the Argyle International Airport early to welcome the two […]

Stage set at St Vincent Airport for Ali-Maduro Meeting

By Gordon Moseley in St. Vincent and the Grenadines The highly anticipated meeting between President Irfaan Ali and Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro is set to take place tomorrow in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The meeting which is being hosted by CARICOM and the Community of Latin America and Caribbean States, will take place at […]

Opposition files Parliamentary Motion for Joint Task Force to be established on border controversy

The APNU+AFC Opposition wants the Government of Guyana to immediately take steps to establish a multi-party, multi-stakeholder Task Force to address all aspects of the clear and present danger that Venezuela’s recent actions could have against the good order, safety and security of Guyana and its people.   The Opposition has filed a motion in […]