Politics

Guyana’s first Monkeypox patient released from hospital

Almost three weeks after Guyana recorded its first case of monkeypox, the patient has been released from the Ocean View Infectious Diseases hospital after no longer showing any signs or symptoms of the virus and being declared non-infectious. The 50-year-old man’s relatives who were placed under quarantine have also been released from the quarantine order […]

GECOM to release APNU+AFC’s submitted “evidence” of electoral fraud

The Guyana Elections Commission has made a decision to release the evidence that was submitted by the APNU+AFC during the last elections which purportedly points to electoral fraud. The decision of the Elections Commission was supported by the Chairperson and the Government nominated GECOM Commissioners. The Opposition Commissioners were against the release. In the past […]

Contractors in oil and gas sector must now settle invoice payments within 45 days

The Local Content Secretariat today announced that it has started advanced discussions on the protracted payment periods for suppliers of goods and services in the oil and gas sector, and building of the capacity of suppliers. The Secretariat reminded that under the Local Content Act, it is required that the contractors and sub-contractors’ Procurement Sub-Plan […]

Three students tie for top NGSA spot

Three students are sharing the top spot as best performers at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment examinations. The Ministry of Education announced today that Angelica Subryan of Cumberland Primary, Neuel Bancroft of Annandale Primary and Jonathan Gomes of the Josel Institute all gained 518 marks to gain the top spot at this year’s examinations. […]

White House nominates new US Ambassador to Guyana

Career US Diplomat Nicole D. Theriot, has been nominated as the next US Ambassador to Guyana. In a statement, the White House said Ms. Theriot currently serves as the Principal Officer at the US Embassy in Karachi, Pakistan.  She previously served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and prior […]

National Population and Housing Census officially launched

The National Population and Housing Census 2022 was launched today at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) with President Irfaan Ali underscoring its importance in national development. In his address, the President said the census is more than just the collection of data, explaining that when analyzed, the data provides critical qualitative and quantitative information […]