Politics

All is set for PNCR Congress this Saturday; Candidates for Leader confident of smooth elections

Declaring that the 64-year-old People’s National Congress is set to witness serious transition of new leaders after Saturday’s congress, the man who is tasked with overseeing the proceedings as Congress Chief Elections Officer, Vincent Alexander, has pressed the green light for congress this Saturday. Flanked by the three candidates for party leader, Joseph Harmon, Aubrey […]

Businesses could face temporary closure for breaching COVID regulations during holidays

The Minister of Health has issued a warning to businesses that despite the festivities associated with the holiday season, they could still face temporary closure for breaching the COVID-19 regulations. The COVID-19 regulations offer various instructions to businesses about their operating hours and rules that should be followed during the pandemic. However, almost weekly, the […]

Government accused of breaching Constitution with non-emergency advances from Contingency fund

Opposition Leader Joseph Harmon today said the Opposition is currently building a case to challenge the government’s move to the National Assembly for a second supplementary budget totaling over $26 Billion. On Monday, Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh presented two financial papers to the National Assembly, with one seeking the approval of the House for […]

Health Minister warns of Christmas gatherings as all regions record new COVID cases

Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has issued a warning about social gatherings and shopping trips as the country heads into another Christmas season with rising COVID-19 cases. While encouraging persons to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the Minister of Health said citizens should not get complacent as they gather with relatives and friends for the holidays. […]

President urges Senior Police Officers to put love of country first; Announces scholarship initiative for Commanders and other ranks

Senior Officers of the Guyana Police Force were encouraged today by President Irfaan Ali to put Guyana first and play an integral role in the country’s future. Addressing the officers at their annual Christmas Breakfast, the President said he does not want the officers to become politicians, but he wants to see them do more […]