Politics

49 Women among 96 National Awardees for 2018

Forty-nine women from various fields are among those who will be conferred with National Awards by President David Granger as part of the celebrations of Guyana’s 52nd Independence Anniversary. These persons have been recognised for their outstanding service and sterling contributions toward national development. The awards will be presented at an Investiture ceremony slated to […]

Rights of Child Commission concerned about lack of secondary schools in some communities

As the Rights of the Child Commission continues to advance the interest of Guyanese children, it has expressed concern over the lack of access to secondary education in several areas across the country. RCC’s Chairperson, Ms. Aleema Nasir on Thursday said she was concerned that many communities are still crying out for “a basic thing like access to secondary […]

Prime Minister to engage Govt. and Opposition Law makers on reforming laws that govern marijuana use

Declaring that he “cannot reverse a decision by a Magistrate”, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo on Wednesday morning said he intends to engage lawmakers across the board, to consider the reforming of laws that criminalize the use of small amounts of marijuana. But the Prime Minister was quick to point out that those reforms may not target the […]

Guyana Youth Business Summit opens with start-up financing and development opportunities

Faced with one of the highest unemployment rates in the region, the Guyana Government on Wednesday held its inaugural Youth Business Summit with the main aim to develop young Guyanese entrepreneurs and reduce youth unemployment. The Summit is attracting a wide cross-section of Guyanese youth from across the country and is poised to change the business and […]

Judge puts hold on Magistrates’ Court proceedings against Ashni Singh and Winston Brassington as High Court examines charges

Criminal proceedings in the Magistrate’s Court against former Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh and former Head of the NICIL, Winston Brassington have been halted, with a stay granted by the High Court on Monday. Justice Franklin Holder granted the stay on the Magistrates’ Court process, but it will only remain in effect until the substantial fixed […]