Politics

Local partnerships for foreign companies not necessary but encouraged to boost Guyana’s local content -Finance Minister

Senior Minister with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh today said regional and international companies are not obligated to form local partnerships when doing business in Guyana, but added that it is highly encouraged as a way to boost local content.  The Finance Minister made the statement this morning while addressing a trade delegation from […]

Opposition Leader renews calls for new Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission; Accuses current Chairman of political bias

Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Aubrey Norton on Friday said in addition to the opposition’s demand for biometrics at the place of poll and a clean voters’ list ahead of next year’s national elections, the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Claudette Singh needs to also step down.  Mr. Norton has […]

PNC and AFC Leaders agree to meet

The Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Aubrey Norton has announced that he is set to meet with the Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes to discuss issues of mutual interest.  At a press conference today, Mr. Norton told reporters that he agreed to the meeting but the date, time […]

Agriculture Minister ordered to present President with report on the state of GuySuCo and the sugar industry

With the sugar industry set to record another dismal performance this year, the Agriculture Minister is expected provide a report on the state of the Guyana Sugar Corporation and the sugar industry to the President. On Thursday, Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo revealed that the Agriculture Minister was summoned by the President and ordered to submit […]

South Rupununi District Council fires back at GGDMA over “callous dismissal” of concerns

The South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) today fired back at the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association, (GGDMA) over the association’s rejection of calls to halt mining in the Marudi area over a recent gang attack. The Council today denounced the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA), describing its response to the concern of […]