Politics

After 18 years, Guyana restarts rice shipments to Cuba

After an absence for nearly 18 years, Guyana on Monday officially restarted the export of rice to Cuba. In a statement the Department of Public Information announced that approximately 7,500 tonnes of white rice is being exported to Cuba and the first shipment is about to set sail. According to the General Manager (ag) of […]

President urges Guyanese in New York to provide their “intellectual capital” to assist Guyana’s growth

(MOTP) President David Granger, on Friday evening, called on the Guyanese diaspora to use their skills, resources and education to help to transform the manufacturing sector of the country for the greater good of all citizens. The Head of State made these remarks at a ‘Meet and Greet’ Reception with some members of the Guyanese […]

Guysuso to sell off large swaths of land to Central Housing

The cash-strapped Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is expected to sell off large swaths of its lands to the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) in an effort to meet its financial obligations. State Minister Joseph Harmon made the announcement on Thursday and said the sale of land will be facilitated by Minister within the Ministry of Finance, […]

British Military Aircraft to ferry Guyana relief supplies to Hurricane ravaged islands

Guyana will be working along with the British Government to get much needed supplies faster to the hurricane ravaged Caribbean islands. Guyana’s Minister of State Joe Harmon, on Thursday announced that the British Government, through the local High Commission, has indicated that it will make a C-130 military aircraft available to take supplies from Guyana […]

President warns world leaders of region’s peace being at stake over border controversy with Venezuela

  On Wednesday morning, President David Granger once again used his address to the United Nations GeneraI Assembly to raise concern over Venezuela’s continued claim of Guyana’s territory. Mr. Granger told the World Leaders that Venezuela’s claim to Guyana’s territory has not diminished or been diverted and Guyana remains imperiled. According to the President, the […]

President promises more schools and better facilities

President David Granger has promised the construction of more schools and the recruitment of more teachers as he pushes ahead with the government’s educational reform initiatives geared towards ensuring that every child has access to quality education. He made the pledge on Friday while addressing an Education Rally to mark Education Day as part of Education Month […]

More support and assistance promised as President’s College celebrates 32nd Anniversary

President David Granger on Thursday pledged more support and assistance for President’s College, while attending an event to mark the school’s 32nd anniversary. As patron of the College, the Head of State said he intends to continue offering support, especially in the areas of science, technology and mathematics. He said the support will not only be financial, […]

President distances himself and government from “racial slur” used by his Press Officer in private chat

President David Granger has distanced himself from the use of a racial slur by his Press Officer. The slur was used in a private Facebook conversation that the Press Officer, Lloyda Garrett was having with her friends. Parts of the conversation have been leaked. A screenshot of the private conversation was made public earlier this […]