Politics

Uncertainty lies ahead for uninsured Mae’s School

As the investigations continue into this morning’s devastating fire that gutted the 33-year-old Mae’s Private School, the administration of the school has revealed that the building which housed the various levels of the school was uninsured. The school’s administration explained that the building was in the process of being insured, but the documentation was not […]

Education Ministry to accommodate displaced Mae’s students at public schools

The Education Ministry has announced its full support to ensure that the students of Mae’s School, which was gutted by fire this morning, will be accommodated at public schools to continue their education seamlessly, especially those preparing for the NGSA and CXC examinations. Education Minister Priya Manickchand was at the scene this morning as firemen […]

Brazilian and others arrested over illegal gold mining within Iwokrama Conservation area

Several persons caught mining illegally within the Iwokrama Protected area have been arrested and will face charges. The Iwokrama Conservation Centre announced today that a number of illegal miners were caught during an operation that was conducted by the  Guyana Geology and Mines Commission along with Guyana Police Force and with support from Ministry of […]

Guyana has lodged formal protest with Venezuela over incursion of Venezuelan Coast Guard into Guyana’s waters

The Government of Guyana has formally dispatched a letter of protest to the Government of Venezuela following the incursion by the Venezuelan Coast Guard in Guyana’s waters last Saturday. In the letter, the Government said it reminded Venezuela that all the activities which the Government of Guyana has authorized to be undertaken in its Exclusive […]

Labour Ministry launches “Skills Connect” App to link jobs for skilled and semi-skilled persons

The Ministry of Labour has launched a skills app – SkillsConnect – which is designed to bridge the gap in the Labour Market by connecting skilled, semi-skilled and even unskilled workers directly with companies. The app was launched at the Ministry of Labour Brickdam Office this morning by the Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton and […]

Police probing break-in at Central Housing and Planning Authority’s Croal St. Annex

Police investigators from the Criminal Investigations Department are probing a break-in at the Central Housing and Planning Authority’s Annex on Croal Street in Georgetown. While Detectives said nothing was reported missing or stolen, they have launched a search for the suspect, who was captured entering and exiting the compound on early on Monday morning, just […]

Guyana among three CARICOM states earmarked for World Bank renewable energy project

Guyana is among three CARICOM states set to benefit from a US$131.8 Million World Bank approved project that seeks to address the region’s critical energy challenges and drive economic growth by reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels. The other two beneficiaries are Grenada and St. Lucia. In a statement on Monday, the World Bank said […]

Political opposition stands united against Venezuela’s latest acts of aggression; WPA calls for more robust approach by Guyana Government

In wake of Venezuela’s latest acts of aggression, the political opposition is rallying long side the Government demanding that Guyana’s territorial integrity be respected. President Irfaan Ali met and held discussions with Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton and an Opposition team on Saturday. In a statement, the Alliance For Change condemned Venezuela’s incursion into Guyana’s territorial […]

Amna Ally resigns from PNC Reform; Urges Norton and Executive to step down

Former General Secretary and political stalwart, Amna Ally has tendered her resignation from the People’s National Congress Reform, citing continuous disregard for women as the reason for her resignation. In her resignation to PNC Reform Leader, Aubrey Norton, Ally also said Norton and his entire Executive should hang their heads in shame and also resign […]