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(GINA) More than 150 families along the Soesdyke Linden Highway are benefitting from potable water for the first time. This is after a well was drilled and a water supply system installed in their community. Guyana Water Inc. (GWI), Executive Director for Infrastructure Planning and Implementation, Ramchand Jailal, told the Government Information Agency (GINA) that […]
During its time in government, the People’s Progressive Party racked up millions of dollars in advertising bills at the state-owned National Communications Network and never bothered to pay the bills. According to a forensic audit which was conducted by Parmesar Chartered Accountants, the PPP’s total bill stretches over $55 million. In some instances, the political […]
Another former Minister under the last People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Government could find himself before the Court to face criminal charges, according to Attorney General, Basil Williams. At a Friday morning press conference, Attorney General Williams said his predecessor, Anil Nandlall could be legally sanctioned following a disclosure that law books were bought for […]
Former Attorney General, Anil Nandlall is livid over a decision by the Speaker of the National Assembly to disallow a question about the identities of persons who would have received Presidential Pardons under President David Granger. In a response to Nandlall’s request, the Clerk of the National Assembly, informed him that the Speaker believes that […]
Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, yesterday, said the Community remains unwavering in its determination to preserve Guyana’s territorial integrity, when he met with President David Granger at the Ministry of the Presidency. “The community has been resolute in always preserving the territorial integrity of Guyana. It is an issue that we […]
The Government of Guyana, through the Foreign Affairs Ministry, has dispatched a diplomatic note of protest to the Venezuelan government over Monday’s shooting incident at the Guyana/Venezuela border in the Cuyuni area. Three officers of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission were shot at by Venezuelan soldiers from the Venezuelan side of the border. Guyana […]
Exactly one week after seating controversy at the national flag raising ceremony, which led to a walk out by PPP Members, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has issued a call for the issue to be put to rest. The PPP had issued two press releases on the issue within 48 hours. On Wednesday Mr. Jagdeo hosted […]
The Commission of Inquiry which examined the deadly March 3rd, 2016 Camp Street Prison riot has recommended that the Government takes urgent and serious steps to address the problem of overcrowding at the jailhouse. After more than two months of hearings, the Commission completed its final report and handed in that report to President David […]
by Kurt Campbell… Guyana is closer to benefiting from Britain’s help in the reform of its security sector along with the release of British funds for improving the country’s water supply and hinterland airstrips. The good news was delivered on Tuesday as British Member of Parliament and Minister for Africa, Caribbean and Overseas Territories, James […]
A number of women miners have broken their silence on the issue of alleged conflict of interest involving Junior Natural Resources Minister Simona Broomes. On Tuesday the women threw their support behind Broomes who worked in the mining industry for over two decades. The women miners said it is time the issue be put to […]
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