By News Source Guyana on May 2, 2017
News, Politics
Trade Unions have raised their voices in a united call for President David Granger to honour his stated commitment of working with a united trade union movement. On Monday, the unions called for direct engagement with the Head of State on a number of issues. Following a request by the President, the Guyana Trades Union Congress […]
By News Source Guyana on May 1, 2017
News, Politics
As Trade Unions across Guyana came together for joint Labour Day celebrations on Monday, observed in an atmosphere of unity, the Government and Opposition jarred on the state of the economy and plans for development. Opposition Chief Whip Gail Teixeira and Natural Resources Minister Rapahel Trotman went head to head as both sides called for […]
By News Source Guyana on April 27, 2017
News, Politics
President David Granger met with Queen Elizabeth yesterday as he continued his visit to the United Kingdom. He became the first sitting Guyanese President to meet with the Queen in the United Kingdom. The President said his discussions with the Queen centered around forest conservation initiatives and relations between Guyana and the United Kingdom. He […]
By News Source Guyana on April 26, 2017
News, Politics
President and Chief Executive Officer of ECO Atlantic Oil and Gas, Mr. Gil Holzman believes Guyana is probably the best investment destination in the world currently. The President of ECO Atlantic Oil and Gas, which has a stake in oil and gas exploration in Guyana, also has confidence in the country’s ability to transform over […]
By News Source Guyana on April 25, 2017
News, Politics
On Monday, former Attorney General, Anil Nandlall, declared that his two cellphones are worth more than the law books that he took with him when he left office in 2015. One day later, he has moved to the Courts to block the Legal Affairs Ministry or any of the state’s agents from seizing the same […]
By News Source Guyana on April 24, 2017
News, Politics
As the opposition People’s Progressive Party, prepares to reject the Government’s White Paper on the future of the sugar industry, former Cabinet Secretary and PPP Executive, Dr. Roger Luncheon believes the government should refer to the Party’s 2015 manifesto, if it is serious about salvaging the industry. The Government intends to lay the document and […]
By News Source Guyana on April 24, 2017
News, Politics
President David Granger will be in the United Kingdom for the rest of the week on an official visit. The President will meet Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle on Wednesday as part of the visit. In a statement from the Ministry of the Presidency, it was stated that President Granger will also attend the Caribbean Council’s […]
By News Source Guyana on April 20, 2017
Crime, News, Politics
There is an ongoing police investigation into a possible assassination plot that may have targeted President David Granger. State Minister, Joseph Harmon, confirmed today that an investigation has been launched. He made the disclosure while responding to questions at the post-cabinet briefing. Mr. Harmon said the Administration was provided with information by the Police, that […]
By News Source Guyana on April 19, 2017
News, Politics
The absence of two of the major logging companies in Guyana has resulted in decline of logging exports, the Parliamentary Sectoral Committee on Natural Resource heard on Wednesday. The revelation was made during a presentation by Natural Resources Minister, Raphael Trotman. The Minister said there has been a 15% decline in export of logs and […]
By News Source Guyana on April 19, 2017
News, Politics
Local telecommunications company, GTT has responded to Government’s request for it to show that it has the capacity to deal with the volume of data and international voice services being demanded by Guyanese. In a statement, the company said it “operates a reliable international service that contributes to the economy, employs over 600 Guyana workers […]