Politics

President announces free Bridge crossings from August 1, 2025

As members and supporters of the People’s Progressive Party gathered at the Babu Jaan Memorial Site to commemorate the birth anniversary of the party’s late founder, Dr. Cheddi Jagan, President Irfaan Ali announced that from the 1st August 2025, commuters using the Demerara Harbour Bridge, the Berbice Bridge and the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge in Linden will […]

Georgetown Chamber of Commerce elects first ever Woman President

The Caribbean’s oldest business chamber, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) elected its first female President today after being in existence for 136 years. Managing Director of Dynotech Construction Chemicals and former Vice President of the Chamber, Kathy Smith, has been elected President of the GCCI. She replaces businessman, Kester Hutson, and will […]

GECOM CEO rejects and denounces submissions of GECOM Legal Counsel in House-to-House verification case

The Chief Election Officer, Vishnu Persaud has denounced and distanced himself from the submissions of the Legal Counsel of the Guyana Elections Commission, Kurt DaSilva in the house-to-house verification case that is currently before the Acting Chief Justice. In the case, PNC Reform Chief Scrutineer, Carol Smith-Joseph is asking the Court to order house-to-house verification […]

Any physical aggression from Venezuela will be dealt with appropriately – assures VP Jagdeo

In wake of the recent escalation of tensions between Guyana and Venezuela, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today said the Guyana Government remains steadfast in its position that the border controversy with Venezuela should be resolved peacefully. However, he said the increasingly aggressive posture of Venezuela is concerning. Mr. Jagdeo said while efforts are ongoing for […]

GOAL to no longer use ISDC to streamline degree programmes -says Prof. Opadeyi

Director of the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), Professor Jacob Opadeyi has announced that the Government is considering legal action against the International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC) after it was forced to “sever ties” with the University of Staffordshire due to an alleged fallout with the ISDC. The University of Staffordshire has publicly stated […]