Politics

Kwakwani lands being regularised; Over 500 persons to benefit

(MOTP)  As the Government of Guyana continues with its drive to ensure that sustainable, family oriented communities are created across Guyana, the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC) has begun working with the sixth community this year to regularise land usage. GLSC Commissioner, Trevor Benn, along with a team from the Commission visited Kwakwani, Upper […]

GECOM Chairman decision “entirely within the Constitution and it is not undemocratic” -Pres. David Granger.

Faced with criticism from some quarters over his decision to move ahead with the appointment of a Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission, after rejecting the Opposition Leader’s nominees, President David Granger is making it clear that his actions are entirely within the Constitution. Speaking to News Source on Saturday in the town of Lethem, […]

Bar Association threatens move to the Court if President doesn’t offer reasons for rejecting Jagdeo’s GECOM nominees

While not questioning the legality or constitutionality of the President’s decision to unilaterally appoint a Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission after rejecting the three list of Opposition nominees, The Guyana Bar Association believes the President should now give full reasons for his rejection of the eighteen nominees that were submitted by Opposition Leader, Bharrat […]

Protests and vigils to form part of PPP’s non-cooperation

The People’s Progressive Party intends to carry out peaceful protests and vigils as part of its non-cooperation with the Government of Guyana. The PPP announced on Friday evening that it has been meeting with its regional representatives and is moving ahead with its non-cooperation with the government. The PPP maintains that the appointment of retired […]

AFC stands firm in support of President’s GECOM decision

The Alliance For Change, which is one of the main partners in the coalition Government, has expressed its full support of the President’s decision to move ahead with the appointment of a Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission. The AFC held a special executive meeting on Friday and noted the decision made by the President […]

Minimum wage to public servants to be increased to $60,000 as Government makes final salary increase offer

The Government has announced that it has settled on a final offer for wages and salary increases for 2017 for public servants,  despite the rejection of both offers by the Public Service Union.  State Minister Joseph Harmon announced today that the government will now be raising the minimum wage for the public service from $55,000 […]

Festivals like Diwali break down barriers, promote social cohesion -Pres. Granger

President David Granger has charged the Ministry of Communities to encourage the 10 Regional Administrations to work with the Hindu community and other social organisations to host important cultural and religious observances such as Diwali. This, he said, has the potential to break down barriers in communities and promote greater social cohesion and a better […]