Politics

Senior Counsel Rex McKay laid to rest; Remembered as Legal Giant

Distinguished Guyanese Attorney, Senior Counsel Rex McKay was today eulogized as a legal giant and a man of impeccable character, who will forever be remembered as one of the greatest lawyers that Guyana has ever produced.  McKay passed away yesterday morning and was laid to rest today. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senior […]

Mahdia Dorm Fire Commission of Inquiry completes final report

The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (CoI), which was tasked with investigating the circumstances surrounding the Mahdia School Dorm Fire that claimed the lives of 20 children, has completed its final report. The fire took place back in May. The Secretary to the Commission, Javed Shadick, confirmed that the report has been completed and will be handed […]

Government confident of finalizing US$660M loan from US EXIM Bank

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that Guyana will secure a US$660 Million loan from the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of the United States to finance the Government’s flagship Gas-to-Energy Project.  The Vice President offered the assurance on Thursday at a press conference. “Exim Bank is fully on board with this project. We have had a […]

One way traffic flow on Regent Street from Thursday to Sunday -Traffic Chief announces

The Guyana Police Force’s Traffic Department has announced that with effect from Thursday and up until Christmas Eve Day, traffic along Regent Street will only be allowed to proceed in a western direction, effectively only allowing one-way traffic along the street for the next four days. During an online radio interview today, Traffic Chief, Senior […]

President encourages private sector to continue to make big investments in Guyana

President Irfaan Ali has encouraged the country’s business community to continue investing and moving forward with their business plans as normal, even as the country is dealing with external threats from neighboring Venezuela. Speaking at the Private Sector Commission’s Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony on Tuesday night, the President said despite the threats to the […]

City Council approves 6.5% salary increase and bonus for workers

In a majority decision during an extraordinary meeting this morning, the Georgetown City Council approved a 6.5% across the board salary increase for its more than 500 workers. The Council, in a unanimous decision, also agreed to pay its workers a $25,000 one-off bonus for the holiday season. The Council’s Finance Committee had recommended a […]