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President Irfaan Ali today downplayed the proposal by the Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton for the Acting Chancellor and the Acting Chief Justice to be confirmed in their positions, telling reporters that the process of appointing officers to the top two judicial posts is clearly outlined in the Constitution. For a Chancellor and Chief […]
By Svetlana Marshall Five Justices of Appeal were sworn in today by President Irfaan Ali. The President said it was a necessary move to strengthen the country’s judicial framework and reduce the case load at the Court of Appeal. Those who took the oath of office today were Justice Navendra Singh, Justice Jo-Ann Barlow, Justice […]
Amerindian communities across the country are set to receive more than $4 Billion in payout this year from the Government from the sale of carbon credits to the Hess Corporation. Addressing indigenous leaders at the ongoing National Toshaos Conference, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said the payment represents about 21% of the resources from sale of […]
The future for private sector businesses in Guyana is bright, according to Minister responsible for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh. Dr. Singh delivered the feature address this afternoon at the 33rd Annual General meeting of the Private Sector Commission. He told the business executives gathered that the Government will continue to promote […]
Declaring that the United States will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Guyana in its defence of its territorial integrity, US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, announced today that the US also stands ready to lend assistance to the Guyana Defence Force in eradicating criminal elements from the bordering Cuyuni river area. “Venezuela has […]
The 2025 National Toshaos Conference opened this morning with President Irfaan Ali, highlighting his Government’s development in many of the indigenous communities across the country. The President told indigenous leaders that there has been transformation in Health and Education, and more investment is earmarked for the indigenous communities this year. The President, who delivered the […]
Ahead of the General and Regional Elections to be held in Guyana this year, Chairman of the National Toshaos Council, Toshao Derrick John has urged political parties to be responsible in their campaigning even as he made it clear that Indigenous people have the right to support any political party of their choice, as much […]
President Irfaan Ali has affirmed that Guyana will not give up a square inch of its territory even as Venezuela continues to move ahead with its plans to host an election for a governor and council of Guyana’s Essequibo. Earlier this month, Venezuela’s National Electoral Council announced that for the first time it will hold […]
Passengers and staff were quickly ushered out of the Departure lounge at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport this morning after a fire, suspected to be of electrical origin, broke out in the ceiling of the check-in area at the departure lounge. Persons were seen hurrying out of the building as the smoke quickly spread around […]
Three months after the Government got approval for its massive $1.3 Trillion budget, it has returned to the National Assembly seeking $57.5 Billion more in supplementary funding. The Minister responsible for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh laid the supplementary budget paper in the National Assembly on Friday. In a statement, the Finance Ministry indicated that the […]
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