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Ramson likely to be sidelined in PPP’s Presidential Candidate race as new rules and requirements emerge

One of the first persons to indicate an interest in becoming the Presidential Candidate for the opposition People’s Progressive Party, in the next elections, may have to bow out of the race even before a single vote for the candidate is cast. News Source has learnt that the Executive Committee of the People’s Progressive Party […]

Court case could determine “absolute majority” -PM Nagamootoo

By Ravin Singh One of the government’s legal challenges to the outcome of the December 21 no-confidence vote by the legislature, offers an opportunity for uncertainty to be removed in the interpretation of what constitutes an absolute majority. This was the contention of Leader of Government Business in the National Assembly, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, […]

Venezuela attempted to land helicopter on ExxonMobil research vessel -Foreign Minister

Foreign Affairs Minister Carl Greenidge today briefed the National Assembly on Venezuela’s recent incursion into Guyana’s waters to interfere with the work of an ExxonMobil contracted research vessel. In offering details on the interference by the Venezuelan Navy, the Minister explained that an attempt was even made by the Venezuelans to land a helicopter on […]

Fmr. US Ambassador is new Vice President of Guyana Goldfields

Guyana Goldfields has announced the appointment of former US Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway as the Company’s Senior Vice President, in charge of Strategy & Corporate Affairs. His appointment took effect on January 1, 2019. In a statement, the company said Mr. Holloway is a career diplomat with more than 30 years of international experience […]

Bartica gets river ambulance to assist with emergency referrals

Emergency access to medical services are expected to improve in the Region Seven community of Bartica, with the commissioning of a water ambulance. The water ambulance was handed over to the town by Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence. It was built by local contractor, Sunrise Marine Incorporated.C With an $11M price tag, the water […]