By News Source Guyana on December 16, 2021
News, Politics
It got heated in this National Assembly this morning as the Government and Opposition clashed after it was revealed that another $2 billion was given out to the Guyana Sugar Corporation from the consolidated fund for what the Government calls ‘out of crop’ support. Of that sum, $1.6 Billion was given to GUYSUCO to pay […]
By News Source Guyana on December 16, 2021
Elections, News, Politics
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 […]
By News Source Guyana on December 16, 2021
News, Politics
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 […]
By News Source Guyana on December 15, 2021
Elections, News, Politics
Longtime executive of the People’s National Congress and frontrunner for the position of party leader, Aubrey Norton has issued a call for the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission, retired Justice Claudette Singh to be removed from the position. During one of his recent campaign meetings, Mr. Norton said the Chairman has not been fair […]
By News Source Guyana on December 15, 2021
Crime, News, Politics
Two months after she was arrested following a sting operation by the Police, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, Sharon Hicks, will have to face the Court to answer corruption charges. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum confirmed this afternoon that the Police Force has been advised to go ahead with filing corruption charges […]
By News Source Guyana on December 15, 2021
News, Politics
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 […]
By News Source Guyana on December 14, 2021
News, Politics
The European Union (EU) this afternoon announced the release of an additional €7.5 million in budgetary support to Guyana EU Ambassador to Guyana, Fernando Ponz Cantó explained that the budget support is proof of trust and of a true partnership between Guyana and the EU as the funds are channeled through the national treasury and […]
By News Source Guyana on December 14, 2021
News, Politics
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. […]
By News Source Guyana on December 14, 2021
News, Politics
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 […]
By News Source Guyana on December 14, 2021
News, Politics
The Government has approached the National Assembly for approval of an additional $26 Billion in supplementary provisions to cover a number of initiatives. Of that sum, the government has already spent $5.1B from the contingency fund to pay severed sugar workers their one-off cash grant and other cash grant initiatives. However, it is now […]