Politics

Norton presses for independent probe of serious allegations against top brass of Police Force

Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton, today flagged the Guyana Police Force as a highly corrupt institution, as he called for an independent investigation to be launched into allegations that senior officers within the Force are linked to the criminal underworld.  In responding to a series of questions posed by reporters, Norton said he not […]

Opposition pickets Ali’s address from outside Parliament; Norton says Guyana is in crisis

Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton today rubbished the Government’s social and economic policies as he addressed protestors gathered outside of the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), while President Irfaan Ali was addressing the Parliament. The Opposition Leader told the protesters that the APNU+AFC Opposition took a decision to boycott today’s Parliamentary sitting to protest […]

GDF to get new Headquarters building

The Guyana Defence Force’s Camp Ayanganna Headquarters is to be reconstructed. During an address to newly commissioned officers of the GDF on Wednesday, President Irfaan Ali announced that instructions have been given to the Chief of Defence Staff to begin the process for the construction of a new headquarters for the GDF. “I have directed […]

Newly Commissioned GDF Officers encouraged to always demonstrate professionalism, courage and dedication

With more investments being made in the military, President Irfaan Ali has declared that the Government of Guyana remains committed to building a strong and diverse military. “We seek to build a military that reflects the diversity, one that is inclusive and offers the opportunity to all of its members to contribute to our collective […]

Linden leaders demand dialogue with Government on growing number of Venezuelan migrants settling in town

With more than 600 known Venezuelan migrants settling in different communities across Linden, officials of the mining town are sounding the alarm over the strain that the migrants are placing on the community and they are demanding Government’s intervention. Following the public appeals by the Mayor of Linden, Sharma Solomon and other officials, Minister of […]

ExxonMobil completes US$1 Billion pipeline for gas-to-energy project

By Svetlana Marshall President of ExxonMobil Guyana, Alistair Routledge has announced that his company has successfully completed the US$1B pipeline for the gas-to-energy project. At a press conference today, the ExxonMobil Guyana President said the company is now waiting on the other components of the project to be completed to facilitate the process of safely […]