Politics

PNC says Government can afford to meet teachers’ salary demand

The Opposition People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) today said it fully supports the position of the Guyana Teachers’ Union and all teachers in rejecting the government’s 10% salary offer. After the union agreed to shelve its 2019-2023 proposal and negotiate for 2024 to 2026, the Government is offering a 10% increase for this year, along […]

Over $270 Million in contracts awarded for first phase of construction of new Police training facility at Dora

The Ministry of Home Affairs today handed over contracts totaling more than $270 million to three contracting companies that will begin work on the construction of new training facilities for the Police Force’s Academy at Dora, along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway. The three companies awarded contracts for the job are D&S Construction, Orin’s Supreme, and Green […]

Guyana scores 66.36% in effective implementation of international civil aviation standards

An audit by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, which was conducted earlier this year has found that Guyana has achieved an overall score of 66.36% in the effective implementation of the International Civil Aviation standards. In a statement this afternoon, the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority, said Guyana’s performance this year has surpassed its 2007 ICAO […]

Government finalizes new Production Sharing Agreement for oil sector; Royalty rate increased from 2% to 10%

By Svetlana Marshall Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat has announced that the Government of Guyana has finalized the new Production Sharing Agreement, and has retained all of its fiscal terms.   Under the new model PSA, the Royalty on all petroleum produced and sold by the contractor has been increased from 2% to 10%. […]

Nandlall defends criticism of High Court ruling

Attorney General Anil Nandlall, has again revisited an issue which landed him in hot water when he was accused of criticizing the Judiciary. The Attorney General is standing firm on his position that the Court’s ruling is not in sync with national policy, especially since the country’s national interest is at stake. The case involved […]