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The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Public Works has quietly wrested away a total of 22 streets in the City of Georgetown from under the control of the Georgetown City Council, making them all Public Roads and thereby falling directly under the Public Works Ministry. The move was gazetted as Ministerial Orders on […]
In a statement early this morning, President Irfaan Ali has announced that Guyana has formally lodged a protest with the Government of Suriname after receiving reports that the authorities in Suriname have instituted charges for the use of the Corentyne River. The President said the move is particularly affecting timber and quarry operators, adding that […]
The British Government has named longtime foreign service officer, Joseph Fisher, as its new High Commissioner to Guyana and CARICOM. Mr. Fisher will also serve as the Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname. He is replacing High Commissioner Jane Miller, who recently retired after completing her tour of duty in Guyana. The new High […]
The Mohameds extradition hearing faced another delay today after the Court was informed of businessman and Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed being diagnosed with Dengue fever, and therefore being unable to attend the hearing. The Court summoned Dr. Kawal Dalip, who was listed on the medical document provided to the Court after the Prosecution raised some […]
CARICOM has announced that Regional Governments are preparing to dispatch humanitarian aid to Cuba, following a decision announced by CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew at the recent CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in St. Kitts/Nevis. The announcement comes as Cuba is experiencing its worst economic and humanitarian crisis in 67 years, marked by […]
The Attorney General’s Chambers today launched the Revised Laws of Guyana (December 31, 2022) and the Law Reports of Guyana (2008-2021) – an initiative that President Irfaan Ali said is of profound importance to the country, as it undergoes rapid transformation. In his address at the launch at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), President […]
Prime Minister, Mark Phillips has reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to regional integration, stronger strategic partnerships, and advancing climate action in his address to the 10th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). The Prime Minister described the current global landscape as a ‘polycrisis’ shaped by geopolitical […]
APNU Member of Parliament, Saiku Andrews, is calling for explanations to be provided over the delay in road construction works on the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara. At a press conference on Friday, MP Andrews said while the APNU Coalition supports development, projects must be done to international standards in keeping with global […]
The Linden to Mabura Hill Road project has reached a key milestone, with approximately 100 kilometres of roadway now upgraded from what was historically a “mud and slush” trail into a modern asphalt corridor. In a statement today, the contracting company Alya Construction, explained that the works are progressing on schedule to accommodate increased traffic […]
The spike in oil prices on the global market linked to the ongoing war in Iran could potentially fast track cost recovery under the Stabroek Block Production Sharing Agreement (PSA), according to ExxonMobil Guyana President, Alistair Routledge. Benchmark Brent oil prices jumped to over US$119 per barrel today following attacks by Iran on energy facilities […]
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