By News Source Guyana on October 1, 2024
News, Politics
Leader of the Alliance for Change, Nigel Hughes, has described the governing People’s Progressive Party as a commercial enterprise, rather than a political party looking out for the people. Appearing on the KAMS online morning show, Mr. Hughes said he does not see the AFC developing any relationship with the PPP, since the two parties […]
By News Source Guyana on October 1, 2024
News, Politics
The Government of Guyana has inked a US$16 million contract with the Bell Textron company of the United States for the supply of two advanced rotary wing helicopters as part of its efforts to strengthen the capabilities of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). The contract was signed on Monday in the presence of Minister responsible […]
By News Source Guyana on October 1, 2024
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Acting Chief Justice, Roxane George, on Monday, ruled that there was not sufficient evidence to prove that the Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo discriminated against or breached the fundamental rights of Opposition Member of Parliament, Catherine Hughes when he referred to her as a “low-life,” as the Court dismissed a Constitutional challenge by Hughes calling for […]
By News Source Guyana on September 30, 2024
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Opposition Member of Parliament, Khemraj Ramjattan believes that the United States government is acting on information it received from the Opposition regarding discrimination, and is putting pressure on Government officials and the Government in general. Speaking at a bottom house meeting in Corentyne over the weekend, Mr. Ramjattan revealed that the Opposition recently met with […]
By News Source Guyana on September 30, 2024
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
Premier of th British Virgin Islands, Natalio D. Wheatley, has announced that Guyanese travelers to the BVI will no longer require a visa to enter the islands. At a press conference this morning, Premier Wheatley said the move will seek to develop trade and travel relations between Guyana and the British Virgin Islands. “Many of […]
By News Source Guyana on September 30, 2024
News, Politics
Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes is pushing for new legislation that would guarantee all Guyanese financial aid on an annual basis. Speaking to residents of Liverpool and Lancaster at a bottom house meeting over the weekend, Hughes said with Guyana earning approximately $1.6B per day from oil alone, the country can […]
By News Source Guyana on September 30, 2024
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Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton has not ruled out street protests against excesses and mismanagement by the Government, but has indicated that his party’s move not to engage in street protests is strategic. Addressing a Town Hall meeting in Canada over the weekend, Mr. Norton documented instances of alleged widespread corruption, mismanagement and waste of resources […]
By News Source Guyana on September 30, 2024
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The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), has defended the procurement process for the recently concluded Schoonard- Crane 4-lane highway, as concerns are being raised about the awarding of the contract for some of lots and the quality of work that was done. The contract for the highway was awarded to several contractors in […]
By News Source Guyana on September 27, 2024
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Three months after she was sanctioned by the US Government and later sent on administrative leave by the Guyana Government, it has been revealed that Permanent Secretary Mae Thomas continues to receive her full salary and benefits. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday confirmed that the sanctioned Permanent Secretary is still receiving full pay. Thomas […]
By News Source Guyana on September 27, 2024
News, Politics
The main Opposition People’s National Congress Reform and the Alliance For Change today called for the resignation of Youth, Culture and Sport Minister, Charles Ramson Jr. over the way he dealt with a matter that involved the Administrator of the Burrowes School of Art, Ivor Thom. Mr. Ramson is accused of berating the well respected […]