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A permanent gallery to honour all of the Presidents of Guyana was unveiled today at the Parliament Building. The unveiling of the Gallery of Presidents forms part of the Independence observances by the Parliament of Guyana. Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Barton Scotland, said the idea of adding a gallery of Presidents to the […]
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry believes there is critical need for policies and legislation to be put in place that would encourage joint ventures with foreign investors for the oil and gas sector. At a press conference today, the President of the Chamber of Commerce, Nicholas Boyer said regulatory measures must be put […]
The Governor of the Bank of Guyana has written to the Chief Executive Officer of Republic Bank (Guyana) asking that the Central Bank be provided with all of the information regarding issues that the Bank continues to face with some of the accounts of its customers. Over the past several weeks, scores of Republic Bank […]
Guyana has started preparations for an official state visit of the President of Ghana. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be hosted by President David Granger and during the visit, Guyana and Ghana will sign a number of agreements to tighten existing relations and also to strengthen new relations for the oil sector. President Granger […]
With the operations of the Canawaima ferry suspended to facilitate repairs, the Management of the Guyana Suriname Ferry Service has announced that there will be a temporary relief for persons who have to cross between the two countries. In a statement today, management announced that the M.B Sandaka will be in operation from May 31, […]
Jamaican Reggae Superstar Buju Banton is urging the youths of Guyana to reject violence and turn to a life of more harmony. During his “I am legend” concert on Saturday night, Banton told the over 24,000 people gathered at the National Stadium that Guyana’s youths should not embrace violence. He said “years ago Guyana was […]
The US Government, through its Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, has extended Independence Anniversary Greetings to the Government and People of Guyana. In the statement, Mr. Pompeo reminded that the United States and Guyana have been friends and partners for decades. He said the US commends and encourages Guyana’s continued leadership on matters of regional […]
President David Granger has granted Presidential pardons to two women prisoners, who were both serving time behind bars for non-violent offences and were nearing the completion of their sentencing. 40-year-old Bibi Parjohn and 30-year-old Unique Hope will be released from prison today in observance of Guyana’s 53rd Independence anniversary, according to a release from the […]
The Government and the Guyana Public Service Union have agreed to establish a High-level Committee on the Public Service in Guyana. The Committee is expected to be in place by the 1st June. The decision to form the Committee came on Thursday during a meeting between President David Granger and a Government team and the […]
With the opposition PPP still boycotting sittings of the National Assembly, the Government went ahead and approved the $3.4 Billion for the Guyana Elections Commission for the hosting of the next national elections in Guyana. Finance Minister Winston Jordan told the National Assembly this afternoon that the provision is not in anticipation of any ruling […]
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