Politics

Guyana joins Barbados in celebrating Golden Jubilee

President David Granger and First Lady, Ms. Sandra Granger joined Barbadians to celebrate that nation’s 50th Anniversary of Independence at three national events, which were observed with pomp and ceremony, despite inclement weather that resulted in major schedule changes.  The Head of State attended the Toast to the Nation event held at the Barbados Defence […]

Jagdeo begins consultations for GECOM Chairman nominees

Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo, has started consultations with Civil society as he seeks to come up with six nominees for the Guyana Elections Commission Chairman position. November 30, 2016 would have marked the last day for Dr. Steve Surujbally as Chairman of the Elections Commission.  The Law caters for the Opposition Leader to come […]

Jagdeo not bothered about possible legal action over Pradoville 2

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo appears not to be moved by Government’s expressed intention to have a special prosecution team investigate the “Pradoville 2” land sales which were transacted under the former PPP Government. Speaking with News Source on Monday, Mr. Jagdeo related that if the Government believes any illegal act has been committed, it should […]

Budget 2017 is Worst Budget I have ever seen -Jagdeo

Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo, has described the 2017 National Budget as “ominous” and believes it has done nothing to add growth to the economy. At a press conference just after the Finance Minister unveiled the government’s $250 Billion 2017 budget,  Mr. Jagdeo said the budget “is the worst I have ever seen”. Jagdeo […]

BUDGET 2017: Struggling sugar industry to receive $9 Billion

With the sugar industry recording yet another year of financial losses, the Government of Guyana will be injecting $9 Billion into the sugar industry and the operations of the Guyana Sugar Corporation. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Winston Jordan during his budget presentation on Monday afternoon. Minister Jordan told the National Assembly that […]

Economy crawls to 2.6% growth rate -Finance Minister

Guyana recorded a 2.6% growth rate in 2016, which is far below the projected 4% growth that the government was hoping would have taken place. Finance Minister, Winston Jordan, made the disclosure on Monday afternoon during his budget presentation in the National Assembly. Jordan told the Assembly that the loss of the rice market in […]

Greenidge calls on Public Service Commission to hurry up and deal with Diplomatic postings

Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge has issued a call for the Public Service Commission (PSC) to be “considerably revamped” since he believes that its idea of what is needed at the Foreign Ministry is “largely irrelevant.” The Minister expressed this view on Saturday, while confirming that there is indeed human resource […]

Ban-Ki-Moon’s assessment of Guyana/Venezuela border controversy could now come in December

With three days left before November comes to an end, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General ( Ban ki-Moon is yet to fulfill his commitment of assessing the existing Guyana-Venezuela border controversy and choosing a resolution method. He had promised to make his assessment known before the end of November. But Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl […]