Politics

Essequibo farmers to get relief with new Lima Pump Station

(GINA)  Over 400 farmers and other residents on the Essequibo coast are slated to benefit from the installation of the Lima Pump Station which was this morning commissioned by Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo and Agriculture Minister Noel Holder. During the official commissioning ceremony which took place on site, the Prime Minister told the gathering, including […]

Top Cop’s swipe is political and unbecoming -Rohee

The General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party and former Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee, is not pleased with recent statements about him by the Commissioner of Police, Seelall Persaud. At an end of year press conference, the Police Commissioner swiped at the former Home Affairs Minister, accusing him of wanting the Police Force […]

GDF sees increase in recruitment and decrease in AWOL cases

The Guyana Defence Force continues to see an increase in the number of persons joining the military. During the year 2015, the GDF added over 500 new soldiers to its ranks through its basic recruit courses.  That figure was similar to the 2014. Chief of Staff, Brigadier Mark Phillips, said there are several factors which […]

Gold Declarations increased in 2015

Despite  a significant drop in gold prices on the world market, and challenges in the mining sector over the past year, the Guyana Gold Board (GGB) has recorded 451,490 ounces of declared gold, surpassing this year’s target of 380,000 ounces. With the declarations, the GCB has recorded export earnings of approximately US$500 million, making the […]

President cites Broomes’ knowledge of mining and the hinterland as ideal for Natural Resources Ministry

President David Granger has explained that his decision to move Minister Simona Broomes from the labour department to the Ministry of Natural Resources is to make use of her knowledge of hinterland and mining issues. In a statement from the Ministry of the Presidency confirming News Source’s report of the Ministerial changes, the President is […]