Politics

Scrap metal export to restart for “limited” time

With a large build up of scrap metal in the country following the suspension of its export several months ago, the Government of Guyana has now decided to allow a temporary restart of the export of scrap metal. Minister of State, Joe Harmon, at his post cabinet press briefing this morning, announced that scrap metal […]

New charges filed against Tower Hotel robbery pair

Two Georgetown men, who are currently facing a number of charges in the courts, found themselves facing additional charges on Wednesday. 23-year-old Curtis Vasconcellos and 21-year-old Jason Howard, were slapped with an unlawful wounding charge and a charge of unlawfully and maliciously discharging a loaded firearm. The new charges relate to the robbery of a […]

National Outreach to inform public on emerging oil and gas sector to begin soon

The Ministry of Natural Resources will undertake a national outreach programme to provide information and answer questions on the emerging oil and gas sector. Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman, in a recent interview with the Government Information Agency (GINA), said his team is in the process of finalising the outreach programme which is expected […]

PPP Government handed out $55 billion in tax breaks and concessions in 2014 -Junior Finance Minister

A whooping $55 Billion or quarter of the national budget for 2017 was given out in tax exemptions and concessions by the Peoples’ Progressive Party (PPP) administration in 2014. This revelation was made by Minister within the Ministry of Finance, Jaipaul Sharma during his presentation on a tax motion sponsored by Opposition Chief Whip Gail […]

AFC still remains relevant and strong -Raphael Trotman

Natural Resources Minister Raphael Trotman is back in charge of the Alliance For Chance and believes that the party remains more relevant than ever before. Mr.  Trotman edged the incumbent leader, Khemraj Ramjattan for the AFC top post at Saturday’s party elections. Ramjattan was seeking a third term as party leader but many party members […]

President pushes education, training and high ethical standards at Police Conference

Education and training, high ethical standards and a strong sense of social responsibility, President David Granger said, are the most important principles required of the members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in the execution of their mandate to provide service and protection in an ever-changing and diverse security landscape. The Commander-in-Chief made these remarks […]

Nagamootoo bows out of AFC Leadership race

The clash for Leader of the Alliance For Change will come down to the two co-founders, Khemraj Ramjattan and Raphael Trotman. The party’s Vice Chairman, Moses Nagamootoo has turned down the nomination to contest for the party’s leadership positions including Party Leader and Chairman. His announcement came on Friday as party representatives prepared for their […]