Politics

WIN’s Vishnu Panday elected Chair of Public Accounts Committee; Primus to chair Foreign Relations Committee

Member of Parliament for the WIN party and former GuySuCo Executive, Vishnu Panday, was today elected Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as the Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir convened a series of meetings to elect Chairpersons for 8 of the 13 parliamentary committees. The meetings took place in the Chamber of […]

Guyana Passport online application system launched

The Central Immigration and Passport Office has rolled out the e-appointment and e-passport application system. Guyanese citizens can apply for and renew their passports online through the official Guyana Passport Appointment System or by accessing portals via the Ministry of Home Affairs website. The digital system allows you to fill out applications, upload necessary documents, […]

Auditor General’s 2024 report flags over $1 Billion in overpayments to contractors; MP Campbell blames corruption and mismanagement by Govt.

The 2024 Auditor General’s report has uncovered over payments of contractors by the Government to the tune of more than $1 Billion. APNU Member of Parliament, Dr Terrence Campbell today said the report by the Auditor General points to elevated risks of fraud, corruption, waste and mismanagement under the current Government. The 2024 Auditor General’s […]

Over 1000 recommendations received for Anti-bullying and Anti-violence policy for schools

More than 1,000 recommendations have been submitted to the Ministry of Education to assist in shaping the Anti-Bullying and Anti-Violence Policy for schools. The recommendations include key proposals calling for the establishment of anti-bullying clubs, the nurturing of peer advocates, increased and improved counseling services and stricter punishment like community service or withholding of the […]

Government somersaults on planned closed Sex Offenders Registry following public pushback; President instructs Bill be sent to Special Select Committee

The Government of Guyana somersaulted on its position on introducing a Closed Sex Offenders Registry this afternoon following major push back from the public. In a statement this afternoon that came hours after the Human Services Minister defended plans for a closed Sex Offenders Registry, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo announced that the President has instructed […]

Citibank eyes supporting Guyana’s development objectives with opening of Representative Office

By Svetlana Marshall With a global footprint and a physical presence in more than 90 countries, including 19 in Latin America and the Caribbean, Citibank of the United States believes it is ideally positioned to help Guyana to achieve its development objectives, with opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Two months ago, Citibank […]