By News Source Guyana on January 28, 2023
News, Politics
Outlining several shortcomings of the PPP Civic since it took office, Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton this afternoon hammered the Finance Minister and the Government over the 2023 national budget, which he said will have a negative impact on the lives of citizens, since there are insufficient measures to deal with the rising cost of living […]
By News Source Guyana on January 27, 2023
News, Politics
Opposition Member of Parliament, Cathy Hughes today said the time for bickering between the government and Opposition must come to end, and the focus should be on working together for the betterment for every Guyanese citizen. She said Guyana must not miss the opportunity that is now presented, due to the oil and gas sector, […]
By News Source Guyana on January 27, 2023
News, Politics
With the budget debates wrapping up today, Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir is once again facing accusations of being biased against the Opposition and unfair in his treatment of Opposition Members in the Assembly. In a statement this morning, Opposition Chief Whip, Christopher Jones pointed to the Speaker interrupting the presentation of Opposition […]
By News Source Guyana on January 27, 2023
News, Politics
Joinder list Parliamentary representative and Leader of the Liberty and Justice Party, Lenox Shuman today offered his unwavering support for the $781.9B National Budget proposed by the Government. The Opposition Member of the National Assembly said the budget sets the tone for 2023 to be an extremely great year for the people of Guyana. He […]
By News Source Guyana on January 27, 2023
News, Politics
The Government intends to push ahead with its housing programme to make home ownership easier for citizens, according to Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal. During his contribution to the budget debate, Minister Croal said while the government is aware that it is difficult for some citizens to own their own home due to […]
By News Source Guyana on January 27, 2023
News, Politics
The Demerara Harbour Bridge Management has found itself apologising over an “f-bomb” notice that greeted commuters on Thursday evening. The notice scroll at the bridge’s entry “F%$K GUYANA” has triggered a full investigation and has left the bridge’s management embarrassed over the breach. An official close to the bridge’s management said it is suspected that […]
By News Source Guyana on January 27, 2023
News, Politics
Guyanese Attorney and university lecturer, Chevy A. Devonish, has been selected by multinational firm Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer to take part in the law firm’s prestigious ‘Foreign Attorney Program’. In a statement from the University of Guyana and the Attorney General’s Chambers, it was explained that Mr. Devonish is the first Guyanese to be […]
By News Source Guyana on January 26, 2023
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
President Irfaan Ali is of the view that the Caribbean’s Financial Sector must do more to mobilize capital to fill the region’s financial gaps. He made the statement today as he addressed the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Regional Capital Market Conference. Alluding to a recent report by the President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), […]
By News Source Guyana on January 26, 2023
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The decision in the appeal filed by Vickash Ramkissoon and Sarah Browne challenging the High Court’s ruling which nullified their appointments as Parliamentary Secretaries is now pending, as the Court of Appeal is still to determine whether it is bound by its earlier decision in the case of the Attorney General v. Desmond Morian. In […]
By News Source Guyana on January 26, 2023
News, Politics
Opposition Member of Parliament, David Patterson who served as Public Infrastructure Minister under the former APNU+AFC government has rebuffed statements made by Works Minister, Bishop Edghill about the quantity and quality of roads being done under the current government. Patterson said even though the Coalition government had less money to work with, it did […]