Politics

New College of Medical Sciences commissioned at University of Guyana

The new US$6.9 million College of Medical Sciences building at the University of Guyana was commissioned today by President Irfaan Ali. With funding from the Government of Guyana and the World Bank, the facility includes a 200-capacity lecture theatre and several science and research laboratories. President Ali said the multimillion-dollar project was conceptualized in 2013. […]

Linden Mayor bemoans lack of engagement with Council and citizens on highway reconstruction

Mayor of Linden, Sharma Solomon continues to express his displeasure at the failure of the Ministry of Public Works to engage the Mayor and Town Council and the wider Linden community on the ongoing works on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. Earlier today, Works Minister Juan Edghill visited the construction site to meet with contractors and engineers, […]

“Melly Mel” claims US arrest was orchestrated by Guyana Government-funded lobbying firm

Outspoken Guyanese activist, Melissa Atwell-Holder aka Melly Mel, has promised that she will continue her activism, and she has laid blame for her recent detention in the United States squarely at the feet of the Guyana Government and its hired lobbying firm. US registration information recently revealed that the Guyana Government has hired the services […]

Representative Democracy can be skewed if voters allowed to vote anywhere -Alexander

Longstanding Commissioner at the Guyana Elections Commission, Vincent Alexander, is warning that the system of Representative Democracy in Guyana can become skewed if Guyanese are allowed to vote anywhere, regardless of their address. Alexander weighed in on the issue last Friday, moments after the Attorneys in the House-to-House Verification Case wrapped up their arguments in […]

Talking Dollars & Making Sense: Mapping Skills to Transform Guyana

By Rennie Parris Welcome back to Talking Dollars & Making Sense. Today, we’re exploring another crucial dimension of Guyana’s Comprehensive Development Plan, specifically under the Human Capital and Innovation pillar, skills mapping in the public sector. Imagine having a clear picture of all the skills our people possess, knowing exactly how to empower them to […]

Civil Society members and AFC picket office of Commissioner of Information over non-provision of information

On Friday, several members of Civil Society, including the press, picketed the Office of the Commissioner of Information over the lack of access to information in Guyana. Retired Court of Appeal Judge and former Attorney General, Charles Ramson is the current Commissioner of Information. He was returned to the position in 2022 after after being […]