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Local airlines have started to move into the hurricane ravaged Caribbean islands to begin their evacuation of Guyanese nationals. Initially, the Government had stated that some eighty Guyanese nationals have indicated their readiness to be evacuated from Dominica, the British Virgin Islands and St. Maarten, but as news of the evacuations started to spread across […]
Sixty-nine persons were on Friday evening honoured with national awards for their service to the country and its people. At the ceremony, President David Granger said that the system of National Awards is about service and service is about improving the lives of citizens and communities; increasing the country’s wealth and production; innovation in education […]
Brazilian authorities are now reportedly claiming that the illegal Brazilian registered aircraft that landed in Guyana, just over a month ago, was stolen. This is according to State Minister, Joseph Harmon who said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Guyana has requested additional information on this new lead. However, the information has not been […]
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo has announced that approximately 80 Guyanese will be flown home from the hurricane ravaged Caribbean islands. The Prime Minister made the announcement yesterday at the John Fernandes Limited (JFL) wharf when he, along with Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, inspected four more containers filled with $18 Million worth of relief […]
Finance Minister, Winston Jordan is continuing with his budget consultations with various stakeholders as budget preparations get underway. The budget for 2018 will be presented in the National Assembly on November 27, according to the Ministry of Finance. On Wednesday, Minister Jordan and a team from his Ministry met with a number of young Guyanese […]
The ExxonMobil oil company today announced that it has made a fifth new oil discovery after drilling the Turbot-1 well, offshore Guyana. In a statement, the company explained that Turbot is ExxonMobil’s latest discovery to date in the country, adding to previous discoveries at Liza, Payara, Snoek and Liza Deep. Following completion of the Turbot-1 […]
Weeks after President David Granger’s Press Officer, Lloyda Garrett came under fire for the use of a racial slur, the Head of State on Wednesday said the “the matter is closed.” Ms. Garrett was heavily criticized and calls were made for her resignation, after one of her private Facebook conversations was leaked to social media […]
President David Granger on Wednesday said he is still studying the last list of nominees submitted by Leader of the Opposition Bharrat Jagdeo for the Chairmanship of the Guyana Elections Commission. The list was submitted to the President just over a month ago. It was the third list submitted by the Opposition Leader. The two […]
Almost two years after Guyana officially opened a Consulate in French Guiana, moves are being made by Guyana to alter its perception within the French Administration and to provide better representation for Guyanese citizens living there. Guyana opened the doors to its Consulate in Cayenne on February 12th, 2016 and for the first time provided […]
As the Georgetown City Council prepares to renegotiate that controversial parking meter contract with Smart City Solutions, the People’s Progressive Party members on the Georgetown City Council have written to the Public Procurement Commission on the issue. In the letter, the Councilors complained that the contract was signed without any of the councilors being properly […]
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