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Demanding the revocation of the Ministerial Order which paved way for the reclassification of 22 streets in the city as Public Roads, the Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore said the Ministry of Public Works’ justification for its action of seizing control of the municipal roads is “nothing short of an arrogant display of executive overreach […]
Guyana and Belize have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration and cooperation in the Forestry Sector. The agreement, which was signed on Friday, establishes a framework for technical cooperation, information sharing and joint initiatives focused on sustainable forest management, biodiversity protection, and climate change resilience and adaptation. Under the agreement, Belize and […]
The US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, has dismissed claims that have been made by Businessman and Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed, that the US Government’s extradition request for him and his father is politically motivated. The Mohameds are currently before the Courts fighting the request. The US has an 11-count indictment against the father and […]
United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, believes Guyana and the US have made “incredible progress” in the area of trade and commerce, with a number of U.S companies establishing themselves in Guyana. Guyana’s rapid economic growth, thanks to its booming Oil and Gas Sector, and moves to diversify the country’s economy are being seen […]
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) is celebrating 50 years of recognition in the Sugar Industry. On Thursday at a special forum to recognise the milestone, President Irfaan Ali hailed the work of the union, and underscored the Government’s deep commitment to the Sugar and Bauxite Industries, which, for decades, have employed thousands […]
More than a week after quietly wresting control of 22 city streets from the Georgetown City Council, transferring them to the Ministry of Public Works as public roads, the Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, has defended the move. On the 20th March, 2026, the Minister signed off on a Government Order taking control of […]
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has launched a “targeted sanitation initiative” along the Kitty Seawall, with the placement of waste bins aimed at promoting proper garbage disposal and enhancing the cleanliness of the area. The Kingston and Kitty Seawall have been areas prone to unsightly garbage disposal over the years, with the […]
Senior Minister responsible for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh is assuring that systems will be put in place in the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant to cater for persons who may not have a bank account, or who prefer for their payment not to be made to their bank account. While the Government prefers for […]
In the absence of the 11 People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Councilors, the Georgetown Mayor and City Council today passed a resolution objecting to the seizure and reclassification of 22 of the city’s streets, and agreed to seek advice and to challenge the takeover by the Ministry of Public Works. The City Council called an emergency […]
The Central Housing and Planning Authority will be shifting its focus to sustainable housing this year, with increased attention on home ownership for the ordinary Guyanese, Minister of Housing, Collin Croal stated during the launch of the 2026 International Building Expo. The Expo will run from June 25-28 this year. During his remarks, the Minister […]
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