Politics

Commonwealth nations offer assistance to Guyana for enhancement of public service

(MOTP)  Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon said that his recent participation at public administration and public service conferences in Putrajaya, Malaysia, last week, has resulted in Guyana receiving several offers of assistance to support the enhancement of its public service. The engagement was essentially three separate forums rolled into one; the International Conference on the […]

Relocation of Walter Roth Museum put on hold

(GINA)  No decision will be made on the relocation of the Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology, until consultations have been had with the museum staff and stakeholders, including the leaders of the 212 Indigenous villages. Minister of Education Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine gave this assurance as he was addressing the question of the museum’s relocation, during […]

PPP pickets High Court over Elections petition case “delays”

-by Kurt Campbell- The opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has again raised concerns over the delay by the Judiciary with respect to the hearing of the Elections Petition filed by the Party, challenging the outcome of the 2015 General and Regional elections. PPP General Secretary Clement Rohee along with other party leaders and members, led […]

Former Amerindian Affairs Minister rubbishes recommendation for Indigenous Affairs Authority to support Ministry and NTC

Within minutes of President David Granger recommending the establishment of a five member Authority to report on and implement policies on Indigenous affairs, Former Amerindian Affairs Minister under the PPP,  Pauline Sukhai rejected the recommendation and said such a move would be an attempt to usurp the independence of the National Toshaos Council (NTC). Sukhai […]

Government urged to address Amerindian land issues and strengthen Amerindian Act

The 10th annual National Toshaos Conference (NTC) opened on Monday with a strong call from Indigenous Leaders for the conference to address several outstanding land issues, find ways to strengthen the Amerindian Act and increase stipends for Toshaos and Councillors. NTC Chairman Joel Fredricks led the charge and said the time has come to put an end to the […]

2017 National Budget to be presented on December 5, 2016

President David Granger on Monday announced that Finance Minister, Winston Jordan, will present the government’s 2017 National budget days before the end of 2016. The 2017 national budget will be presented on December 5, 2016 according to the President.  He made the announcement on Monday morning while opening the National Toshao Conference at the Arthur […]

USAID Assessment recommends US government support for democratic reforms and governance

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has released the final report for the Democracy, Human Rights and Governance Assessment for Guyana. According to the US Embassy in Georgetown, The assessment was conducted to examine political change and democratization in Guyana, analyze core democracy and governance issues, actors, and institutions in the country and […]

Government to build 1823 Memorial at Parade Ground

Following protests under the previous government over the location of the current 1823 Demerara Revolt Monument, President David Granger has announced that his government will erect an 1823 Memorial at the Independence Park/Parade Ground. There is a memorial already set up in Bachelor’s Adventure on the  East Coast of Demerara, where the revolt took place. […]

President takes message of national unity to Blairmont

(MOTP)  President David Granger has urged residents of Blairmont, West Coast Berbice to use their religious faith to promote peace, unity and harmony even as the administration continues to work to transform the country into a more cohesive society. The President was at the time speaking at the prana pratistha or consecration ceremony of a […]