By News Source Guyana on September 20, 2017
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
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 […]
By News Source Guyana on September 15, 2017
News, Politics
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 […]
By News Source Guyana on September 14, 2017
News, Politics
Three weeks after the Opposition Leader submitted his latest list of nominees for the GECOM Chairperson job, President David Ganger today said he is no closure to selecting the next Chairperson, but noted that the latest list is still being examined. He noted that although the list was submitted to him weeks ago, the Opposition […]
By News Source Guyana on September 14, 2017
News, Politics
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, […]
By News Source Guyana on September 14, 2017
News, Politics
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 […]
By News Source Guyana on September 13, 2017
News, Politics
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 […]
By News Source Guyana on September 12, 2017
News, Politics
(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 […]
By News Source Guyana on September 12, 2017
News, Politics
“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 […]
By News Source Guyana on September 12, 2017
News, Politics
The Government of Guyana has announced that it will be making an initial donation of US$50,000 towards the relief efforts in those caribbean islands that have been ravaged by Hurricane Irma. In a statement last evening, the Ministry of the Presidency stated that additional assistance will be determined following the completion of a Needs Assessment. […]
By News Source Guyana on September 7, 2017
News, Politics
Minister of State Joseph Harmon today poured cold water on plans by the Junior Minister of Social Protection, by announcing that there is no ban on the employment of women working at night as security guards. Junior Minister of Social Protection, Keith Scott, has been telling Security companies that he plans to take legislation to […]