Politics

Deposit of Exxon funds in GoG Bank of Guyana account was legal and is covered by the law -Greenidge

Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge has explained to the National Assembly that the transfer of the ExxonMobil funds to a Government account at the Bank of Guyana is covered by the law and there was nothing illegal about it. In a statement to the National Assembly yesterday, the Foreign Minister defended Government’s decision […]

Level of Vulgarity in Parliament must stop; Speaker must be respected -Pres. Granger

Guyana’s President, David Granger, has expressed disdain over Monday’s occurrence in the National Assembly and the disrespect which he believes was thrown out to House Speaker Dr. Barton Scotland by the Opposition. In a brief interview with the media this morning, President Granger observed that as Head of the Executive branch of Government, he felt disrespected in […]

President decided to place Exxon signing bonus in Government account and not Consolidated fund

President David Granger has broken his silence on the Exxon Mobil signing bonus and is making it clear that placing the US$18 Million in a government account is a legitimate government exercise which he accepts full responsibility for. The President told reporters at State House on Wednesday that there was no intention to deceive the Guyanese public, […]

PPP “very upset” over Edghill’s suspension but will continue work in Assembly

-by Kurt Campbell- The Opposition People’s Progressive Party is not happy with the decision of the National Assembly to suspend its member, Bishop Juan Edghill from four sittings. Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo called a press conference at the Parliament building this morning to complain that his party was “very upset” with the turn of events.  […]

Edghill suspended from four Sittings of National Assembly

Opposition Member of Parliament, Bishop Juan Edghill, has been suspended from being in the National Assembly for the next four sittings. The announcement was made by the Speaker just after the Government moved and used its majority to pass a motion suspending Edghill for his “gross misconduct” during the sitting of the Assembly yesterday, when […]

PPP backs Edghill and his refusal to leave Parliament Chamber after Opposition Leader fails in bid to get Speaker to adjourn the sitting

With the lights, internet and air conditioning turned off in the Parliament Chamber, the Opposition People’s Progressive Party has indicated that it will not be moved from its position that its Member, Bishop Juan Edghill should remain in the Chamber, despite the ruling of the Speaker. Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo hurried down to the Parliament […]

Teixeira demands Speaker stands down as PPP MPs claim “Police assault” during move to remove Edghill

As the National Assembly’s Committee of Supplies descended into chaos following the refusal by Opposition Member of Parliament Bishop Juan Edghill to  leave the Chamber on the order of the Speaker,  PPP Chief Whip, Gail Teixeira believes the Speaker should stand down from that position and allow the work of the Committee and the Assembly […]

Dr. Roopnarine’s portfolio published in Official Gazette since August although Teixeira claims its non-existent

The opposition People’s Progressive Party on Monday rejected answers from Minister of Public Service, Dr. Rupert Roopnarine, as the consideration of the budget estimates started. The PPP argued that the Minister was not properly gazetted to provide answers on the government’s proposed spending for Public Service Management in 2018. But a quick search of the […]