Politics

UG to offer in-person and online classes from 12th September

The University of Guyana has announced that it will commence the new academic year from the 12th September with orientation sessions for new and continuing students beginning from the 5th September. In a statement, the university said classes for most new and continuing students will begin on the 12th September. It was explained that depending […]

Teixeira wants Police to probe statements by Norton against GECOM Chair

Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs Gail Teixeira has indicated that she intends to write to the Diplomatic Community in Guyana to register the government’s concerns about statements made by Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton against the Chairperson of the Elections Commission, retired Judge Claudette Singh. Teixeira considers the statements to be threats and has accused […]

Over 100 affected by flooding in villages along Cuyuni river

Over 100 residents along the Cuyuni river in Region Seven have been affected by rising floodwaters, forcing many of them to relocate to higher ground. The Civil Defence Commission with support from the National Flood Monitoring Taskforce has moved into a number of the affected villages to offer support to residents. In a statement the […]

Steel-framed Pre-Fab housing solution launched

Landowners who are seeking a fast and easier avenue to their dream home can now begin that process with Steel Buildings Guyana Incorporated. The new company which falls under the Hits and Jams company umbrella launched its steel framed pre-fab housing solution today. The new houses are being offered in various sizes and styles and […]

Guyana Civil Aviation Authority confirms incident with aircraft carrying President and Barbados PM at Eugene Correia Airport

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Wednesday night confirmed that a Guyana Defence Force aircraft carrying President Irfaan Ali and Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley was involved in an incident after safely landing at the Eugene F. Correia Airport at Ogle. In its statement, the Aviation Authority said the GDF Skyvan was taxing very […]

Raphael Trotman resigns as Member of Parliament

The Alliance For Change announced today that its former Chairman, Attorney Raphael Trotman has resigned as a Member of the National Assembly. His resignation takes effect from next week. The AFC explained today that Mr. Trotman had indicated before the staging of the party’s National Conference that he would not be available for nomination as […]