Politics

Passport application process to go online soon

(GINA)  The Ministry of Public Telecommunications will be collaborating with the Ministry of Citizenship to make a more effective Passport application system. Minister of Public Telecommunications, Catherine Hughes, told the Government Information Agency (GINA) that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) would be used to make the process easier and faster. Hughes said that the ministries […]

US Energy Official urges Guyana to employ good governance and regulations as oil production looms

-by Gordon Moseley- The U.S State Department’s Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs, Amos Hochstein says the US Government is excited about Guyana’s oil producing prospects, but he encourages Guyana to focus on ensuring the proper frameworks are in place that would see the country reaping the real benefits from the sector. The […]

Government presents early budget estimates for Constitutional agencies ahead of National Budget

Early Budget estimates for several Constitutional Agencies for the 2017 fiscal year have already been prepared and were presented to the National Assembly on Thursday. The presentation of the estimates for the financially autonomous agencies came ahead of the official presentation of the 2017 National Budget, which is slated for December. The National Assembly is […]

Jagdeo claims President not sincere about Government and Opposition working together

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has rejected President David Granger’s peace-making attempt where he called for compromise and consensus, Jagdeo’s criticism came moments after the President’s address to the Parliament on Thursday. The opposition had walked out of the Assembly just before the President’s address, but despite their absence, Mr. Granger urged his coalition Members of […]

Opposition heckles Health Minister as he apologises to National Assembly over inaccurate statements

A remorseful Health Minister, Dr. George Norton stood before the National Assembly on Thursday to apologize for “inaccurate statements” that he had provided to the National Assembly. Dr. Norton said he takes full responsibility for the misinformation but insisted the inaccurate answers he provided to the House were based on information supplied to him. His […]

President outlines agenda of public security, improved public service and justice in Address to Parliament

– by Kurt Campbell – In an address to the Parliament on Thursday, President David Granger said his government will make Guyana safe again, ensure public services are accessible and affordable and remain committed to early Constitutional reform in keeping with good governance. The Head of State’s address marks the reconvening of the National Assembly after […]

GPL promises reliable electricity for holidays as new Company upgrade project begins

The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) on Thursday promised greater reliability and efficiency in the delivery of electricity as it announced the commencement of a program to upgrade the functionality of the utility company. GPL’s Chairman, Robert Badal said the multi-million U.S dollar project seeks to strengthen the management capacity and improve the operation of […]

PPP to boycott President’s Address to Parliament over Carvil Ducan’s suspension

In protest of the President’s move to suspend Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Carvil Duncan from all constitutional bodies, the opposition People’s Progressive Party said its Members of Parliament will not be present when the President delivers his speech in the Parliament later today. On Wednesday, President Granger, acting in accordance with Article […]

President suspends Carvil Duncan from all Constitutional bodies

The Ministry of the Presidency on Wednesday announced that President David Granger, acting in accordance with Article 225 (6) of the Constitution of Guyana, has suspended Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Mr. Carvil Duncan with immediate effect, pending the outcome of the proceedings of the Tribunal. In a letter dated October 10, 2016, […]

Housing Department examining condos, apartment buildings and rent to own properties to assist with housing

Minister within the Ministry of Communities with responsibility for Housing, Valerie Patterson, is preparing to move to the national assembly with legislation that would see the age for being able to acquire a plot of land being moved from 21-years-old to 18-years-old. On Tuesday, the Housing department wrapped up the 7th national consultation exercise on […]