Politics

US and Guyana to forge ahead with energy cooperation plans

Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud met recently with Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Energy Resources of the United States Department of State, Laura Lochman, as Guyana and the US forge ahead with their energy cooperation plans. The United States, has been providing assistance and supporting partnerships with Guyana in the oil and gas, […]

Former EPA Head calls on technical experts to probe environmental concerns in Crane and Linden

Alliance For Change (AFC) Executive and former Head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr Vincent Adams, is urging the Government to procure the services of technically competent experts in the geotechnical and hydrogeology fields to independently investigate the presence of an “oily” substance at Crane on the West Coast of Demerara, and the reported […]

New AIDEN by Best Western Hotel opens its doors as major boost to Guyana’s tourism product

The newly constructed AIDEN by Best Western Hotel, officially opened its doors on Saturday evening in the heart of Georgetown, standing majestically at the corners of Oronoque and Robb Streets. The nine-story tall hotel boasts 138 rooms and a number of dining and other facilities. Construction work on the hotel began in 2021. Hotel Director, […]

SOCU reveals $500 Million discovered in 9 bank accounts linked to Asst. Commissioner Brutus, his wife and toddler son

In a startling revelation in response to Court action filed against the Government and the Police Force by Assistant Commissioner Calvin Brutus over the money laundering probe against him, the Head of the Special Organised Crime Unit, Asst. Commissioner Fazil Karimbaksh has told the Court that investigators discovered a total of $500 million in nine […]

Norton maintains current voters’ list cannot be used for next elections; Demands early cleanse of “bloated” list

Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton today said he remains firm in his call for a new voters’ list and the use of biometrics for next year’s general elections, declaring that the technology should be part of the Guyana Elections Commission’s efforts toward upgrading and improving the electoral process. At a press conference this morning, Mr. Norton […]

Cash grant should be for every “resident” Guyanese and those 18-years as at December 2024 -Former Finance Minister

Economist and Former Finance Minister under the APNU+AFC Government, Winston Jordan, believes President Irfaan Ali and his Government need to be explicit about eligibility for the $100,000 per adult Guyanese cash grant, now that they have taken his suggestion onboard for the grant to be given to every adult Guyanese instead of every household. During […]

US Embassy Regional Security Office engages top brass of Police Force on collaboration and other matters

The Regional Security Officer at the US embassy, Timothy Semons and his team met today with the leadership of the Guyana Police Force on ongoing collaboration between the United States and Guyana in advancing security efforts and enhancing law enforcement capabilities. In a release this afternoon, the Guyana Police Force said the focus of the […]

Government has no interest in covering up Police Corruption and will fight Brutus’ Court action -says VP Jagdeo

The Government is preparing for showdown at the High Court with Assistant police Commissioner Calvin Brutus, who has a filed a Constitutional motion against the Government, the Police Force and other agencies, as the probe into the allegations of money laundering against him widens. Brutus is challenging being sent on leave to allow for the […]