 |      | |  |
(BBC) Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. Her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health earlier on Thursday. The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change. With her death, her eldest son Charles, […]
The National Population and Housing Census 2022 was launched today at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) with President Irfaan Ali underscoring its importance in national development. In his address, the President said the census is more than just the collection of data, explaining that when analyzed, the data provides critical qualitative and quantitative information […]
There is no clear indication as to when the country will have a substantive Chancellor and Chief Justice with President Irfaan Ali today declaring that although nothing is holding up consultations for the two top judicial posts, discussions have not started as yet in the government’s camp regarding the matter. The Constitution mandates consultation and […]
The President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame is set to make his first official visit to Guyana next week, taking up an invitation that was extended to him by President Irfaan Ali. Senior Government officials have confirmed the planned visit. President Ali met and held discussions with the Rwandan leader during the Commonwealth Heads of Government […]
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has announced the return of the Guyana Prize for Literature after an absence of more than six years. With a number of new categories and rules added, the Culture Ministry is hoping that the return of the prize will foster and improve the rich Guyanese literature and talent […]
Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton has asked the Court of Appeal to overturn the High Court’s decision that the appointment of the Chairman and Members of the Police Service Commission and the Integrity Commission were in accordance with the Constitution. In his appeal filed on Monday, September 5, the Opposition Leader said with the exception of […]
The Opposition APNU+AFC today said the release of the mid-year report by the Ministry of Finance proves that the country is indeed facing a cost of living crisis and there needs to be more assistance from the Government. The Opposition has repeatedly called on the Government to introduce a comprehensive plan that could benefit all […]
Two persons lost their lives and several others have been left nursing serious injuries following a smash-up involving a mini-bus at Good Hope on the East Coast of Demerara. The driver of the route 44 mini-bus, Andrew Albert was pronounced dead at the scene. The other victim was identified as passenger, 38-year-old Annalisa Lachan. Eyewitnesses […]
Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, has announced that the Demerara Harbour Bridge will be opened to vehicles weighing up to 18 tons starting today following disruptions over the weekend. The Minister is also urging truck drivers to reduce their speed when crossing the bridge. On Sunday, the DHB was closed to vehicular traffic […]
Minister of Education Priya Manickchand announced this morning that the results for this year’s National Grade Six Assessment Examinations will be released on Friday, 9th September. The Ministry had previously announced a September 15 release date. In a brief statement, Minister Manickchand said students and their parents should not be nervous, since all schools will […]
 |
