Politics

British Military Aircraft to ferry Guyana relief supplies to Hurricane ravaged islands

Guyana will be working along with the British Government to get much needed supplies faster to the hurricane ravaged Caribbean islands. Guyana’s Minister of State Joe Harmon, on Thursday announced that the British Government, through the local High Commission, has indicated that it will make a C-130 military aircraft available to take supplies from Guyana […]

President warns world leaders of region’s peace being at stake over border controversy with Venezuela

  On Wednesday morning, President David Granger once again used his address to the United Nations GeneraI Assembly to raise concern over Venezuela’s continued claim of Guyana’s territory. Mr. Granger told the World Leaders that Venezuela’s claim to Guyana’s territory has not diminished or been diverted and Guyana remains imperiled. According to the President, the […]

President promises more schools and better facilities

President David Granger has promised the construction of more schools and the recruitment of more teachers as he pushes ahead with the government’s educational reform initiatives geared towards ensuring that every child has access to quality education. He made the pledge on Friday while addressing an Education Rally to mark Education Day as part of Education Month […]

More support and assistance promised as President’s College celebrates 32nd Anniversary

President David Granger on Thursday pledged more support and assistance for President’s College, while attending an event to mark the school’s 32nd anniversary. As patron of the College, the Head of State said he intends to continue offering support, especially in the areas of science, technology and mathematics. He said the support will not only be financial, […]

President distances himself and government from “racial slur” used by his Press Officer in private chat

President David Granger has distanced himself from the use of a racial slur by his Press Officer. The slur was used in a private Facebook conversation that the Press Officer, Lloyda Garrett was having with her friends. Parts of the conversation have been leaked. A screenshot of the private conversation was made public earlier this […]

Jagdeo against recommendations to “shake up” Police Force

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo on Wednesday lashed out at the President David Granger and the  government in the face of a report, which recommends a shake up in the Guyana Police Force. The recommendation for Police reform was made in the recent Commission of Inquiry Report into a plot to assassinate President David Granger. The […]

Health Ministry recruiting Doctors, Nurses and other medical professionals to dispatch to BVI as part of Guyana’s relief efforts

(DPI)  The Ministry of Public Health through the office of the Chief Medical Officer is recruiting medical staff and professionals who will work along with the Civil Defense Commission (CDC), as part of Guyana’s assistance to the hurricane ravaged Caribbean islands. Those recruited will be sent to the British Virgin Islands to provide Medical and […]

Business Minister encourages investors to look beyond oil

“Oil is not the only thing happening to Guyana,” declared Business Minister Dominic Gaskin, as he addressed the Canadian Oil and Gas Trade Mission at the Guyana Marriott Hotel on Tuesday. Minister Gaskin said even with the large amounts of revenue to be earned when oil production begins in 2020, the government remains committed to diversifying the […]