Politics

Jordan slams “sloppy works” by local contractors and slow implementation of projects

Guyana’s Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan, has expressed dissatisfaction with both the sloppy work being done by local contractors and the delay in implementation of projects, for which monies were approved in the 2017 budget. The Minister’s comment comes as the government continues consultations on the 2018 budget. In expressing his disappointment, the Minister noted […]

Guyanese flocking to be evacuated from hurricane ravaged islands

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 honoured with national awards for service to nation

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 now claiming “illegal plane” was stolen and flown to Guyana

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 […]

Local airlines team up with Government to bring 80 Guyanese home from hurricane ravaged islands

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 […]

November 27 is National Budget Day; Consultations continue

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 […]

Exxon makes 5th new oil discovery offshore Guyana

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 […]

President closes matter on Press Officer’s use of racial slur in leaked FB conversation and expresses confidence in her work

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 […]