By News Source Guyana on December 9, 2021
News, Politics
Students from across the country are set to engage in meaningful discussions on opportunities in the oil and gas sector with the hope of building a local workforce that will take over Guyana’s new oil industry in the future. Local telecommunications company, GTT is teaming up with the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber to […]
By News Source Guyana on December 9, 2021
News, Politics
The much anticipated biennial Delegates Congress of the People’s National Congress is likely to be postponed by one week. The Congress is scheduled to take place this Saturday. However, the Chief Election Officer for the Congress, Vincent Alexander has submitted a report to the Central Executive Committee of the party, recommending a one-week delay. Once […]
By News Source Guyana on December 9, 2021
News, Politics
The Ministry of Education has made a decision to open schools fully for in-person learning for secondary school students in Forms 2 to 6 when the new school term begins in January. The announcement was made yesterday by Minister of Education Priya Manickchand who said once the Ministry of Health offers its full support, physical […]
By News Source Guyana on December 8, 2021
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
Guyana and Colombia have signed an open skies air services agreement, which will facilitate airlines being able to operate direct services between the two countries. The Agreement was signed today in Colombia on the sidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organisation meeting. Guyana’s Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill signed on behalf of the Guyana […]
By News Source Guyana on December 8, 2021
News, Politics
While the Guyana Power and Light Company has indicated that it has the capacity to supply an adequate amount of electricity to meet the demands of the holiday season, it is offering no guarantees that there will not be power disruptions. GPL’s Divisional Director of Operation, Bharat Harjohn explained to the media today that all […]
By News Source Guyana on December 8, 2021
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
The international community will mark Anti-corruption Day on Thursday and in a statement to mark the observance, United States Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch said the US government is looking forward to seeing the Guyana government’s initiative to fight corruption while noting that government operations must be transparent so that citizens and the media can […]
By News Source Guyana on December 8, 2021
News, Politics
Days after the unions representing workers at the Guyana Power and Light Company served notice about planned protest action over salary increases, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Bharrat Dindyal announced today that GPL’s current financial situation makes it unable to offer or sustain any increase in salaries at this time. During a press […]
By News Source Guyana on December 7, 2021
News, Politics
In wake of the concerns raised last Friday by teachers and students of the St. Rose’s High School about a sewage overflow and the noise from contractors rebuilding a section of the school, Education Minister Priya Manickchand led a team from her Ministry to meet with the contractors today. The Minister asked the contractors to […]
By News Source Guyana on December 7, 2021
News, Politics
As Guyana and Ghana look to strengthen ties, President Irfaan Ali has assured that his government will make it easy for Ghanaian companies to conduct business in Guyana. During an address at a high-level multisectoral meeting with the Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and his delegation which included members of that country’s private […]
By News Source Guyana on December 7, 2021
Elections, News, Politics
Days after Deputy Speaker, Lennox Shuman chastised the Government over non-consultation with Amerindians and Amerindian rights groups on several crucial issues, Prime Minister Mark Phillips has responded to Mr. Shuman expressing his disappointment in Shuman’s position. Shuman in a letter to the press said it is his firm belief that the PPPC government has zero […]