 |        |  |  |
Although three months ago, President David Granger indicated that there would have been no cabinet reshuffling, there are multiple reports that he has now taken a decision to shake up his cabinet and three Ministers who are all senior members of the People’s National Congress could find themselves heading different Ministries. According to Government sources, […]
Attorney General Basil Williams has clarified that the Chief Justice did not grant any conservatory order or injunction blocking the government from moving forward with its move to evict the privately owned Cheddi Jagan Research Centre from the state-owned Red House. In a statement issued through the Ministry of the Presidenty, Attorney General Williams […]
President David Granger has announced the appointment of nine Attorneys as Senior Counsel. The move is based on their exemplary experience, erudition, excellence and diligence in the practice of the law. The appointments take effect from January 1. The last time Senior Counsel were appointed in Guyana was in 1996. The following persons have been made […]
A candle light vigil by the Opposition People’s Progressive Party outside The Red House on Friday night, became confrontational as a small group of members and supporters of the People’s National Congress, held a protest of their own at the same location on High Street, against the PPP. The People’s National Congress is the largest […]
Recognition by the Guyana Agriculture and General Workers Union (GAWU) that the sugar industry will continue to struggle in the face of falling sugar prices has led to the acknowledgement that there is need for diversification of that industry. This position was articulated in an end-of-year statement issued by the union on Friday. The union […]
The People’s Progressive Party has described as “vindictive”, a move by President David Granger to evict the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre Incorporated from the state-owned Red House. The party announced on Friday morning that it will host a candle light vigil in front of Red House on Friday night to protest the move. President Granger […]
In a surprise vote recently at the United Nations, Guyana voted for a halt of funding for the United Nations Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity expert. The majority of nations voted for the funding to continue, defeating the resolution. But Guyana has found itself as the only CARICOM nation that voted for funding to end. […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources wants to see gold declarations hitting the 700, 000 ounces mark next year. Natural Resources Minister Raphael Trotman told a media briefing on Thursday that the Government is looking forward to all miners producing and declaring high numbers in 2017 . Minister Trotman, while addressing the media at a year-end […]
The Ministry of the Presidency has announced that President David Granger has ordered that the lease for the building known as The Red House to the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre Incorporated (CJRCI) be revoked and that the occupants vacate the property by December 31, 2016. The President handed down his instructions today in a letter to […]
Guyana’s ailing sugar industry will continue to take a toll on the treasury is expected to demand some $40B over the next two years to keep the industry afloat, and thousands of workers employed. This is according to Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder. He made the statement on Thursday during an end of year press […]
 |  |
