Politics

State Minister issues public statements on recent controversies

Statement by Minister of State, Hon. Joseph Harmon on the appointment of Brian Tiwarie as Advisor Georgetown, Guyana – (April 14, 2016) After the General and Regional Elections of 2015, many persons, who indicated their deep interest in assisting the Government and fulfilling its campaign promises were appointed to various positions. Some of those persons […]

Chinese State-owned company to take over BaiShanLin; Chinese Embassy Official requested hold on GRA seizure -Harmon tells Cabinet

In a written explanation to Cabinet, Minister of State Joe Harmon stated that during his trip to China, the Chinese Ambassador to China who was there at the time, made arrangements for him to visit four companies that are intent on making significant investment in Guyana and it was the Ambassador who made arrangements for […]

Manickchand objects to new Common Entrance layout that will have student’s name on exam paper

Less than two weeks before Grade Six students across the country undergo their exit assessments, controversy has begun to brew over a new layout put forward by the Ministry of Education for the National Grade Six Assessment, popularly referred to as Common Entrance. Former Education Minister Priya Manickchand has raised issues with the new layout […]

Government appoints Trevor Benn as new Commissioner and CEO of Lands and Survey Commission

The Government has announced that former Programme Analyst at the local UNDP Office, Mr. Trevor Benn has been appointed Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GL&SC) Mr. Benn previously served a Senior Land Developer at the Commission. The announcement was made on Wednesday by State Minister Joe Harmon […]

Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy sworn in

President David Granger on Wednesday swore in the members of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, giving them the charge that they must lead with the teachings of the spirit of mercy and compassion. The newly sworn in members of the council are Dr. Carl Hanoman, Justice Duke Pollard, Former Minister of Information; Mrs. […]

Nawbatt’s contract signed weeks before 2015 elections; Foreign Affairs had no say in terms

Although he had been serving as High Commissioner to Canada for over three years, former PPP government Minister, Harrynarine Nawbatt only signed a contract for the position weeks before the PPP was voted out of office at the May 2015 general elections. In a blistering statement in response to Nawbatt’s $49 Million lawsuit against the […]

Hughes not reconsidering resignation as AFC Chairman

Attorney At Law Nigel Hughes is not backing down from his decision to resign as Chairman of the Alliance For Change. In a surprise move on Monday evening, Hughes told the AFC Management committee that he was moving on and no longer wanted to serve as the party’s Chairman. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, […]

Integrity Commission wants public’s opinion on Code of Conduct for Ministers and Parliamentarians

The Office of the Integrity Commission wants to know the public’s view and comments on the draft Code of Conduct for Government Ministers, Members of Parliament and Public Office Holders. In a notice in today’s Guyana Chronicle, the Integrity Commission has invited members of the public to make their comments known.  Persons who may want […]