Politics

Region Four to move ahead with programmes under Budget

The Regional Administration of Region #4, at an emergency press conference on Monday, sought to quell fears among residents and officials clarified that the Regional Council intends to move ahead with its $4.1 Billion 2015 programme once the National Budget is considered and passed in the House. Statements attributed to former Regional Executive Officer, Deolall […]

National Toshaos Council (NTC) elects new Executive Committee

(GINA) The Executive Committee of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) was today elected at the official opening of the of NTC meeting held at the Arthur Chung International Conference Centre, Liliendaal. The meeting, which is an annual event facilitated by the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, opened under the theme, ‘Steadfast Indigenous Leadership towards Territorial […]

“Excited” Jagdeo becomes Leader of the Opposition and promises to work with Government

Former President Bharrat Jagdeo was on Monday afternoon officially elected as the Leader of the Opposition. He promised to work close with the new government to advance policies and projects that benefit the people of Guyana, once the new government remains faithful to its promises on the campaign trail. Mr. Jagdeo was elected Leader of […]

Irfaan Ali declares Budget 2015 as the “nothing new” Budget

Opposition Member of Parliament and former Housing Minister Irfaan Ali opened Monday’s budget debate with accusations of extravagance leveled against the government even as he reminisced on the People’s Progressive Party management of the Guyana economy. Ali’s presentation got off to a heated start and returned heckling to the House which was absent with the […]

Chief Executive Officer of GPL relieved of duties

The Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Power and Light Company, Bharat Dindyal has been formally notified that the government no longer requires his services. Dindyal, whose contract with GPL, expired since last December was informed yesterday that his engagement with the company will expire today Friday, August 14th at 4pm. Cabinet was informed of […]

President meets UNASUR Secretary General and raises Venezuela’s threats

President David Granger, in pledging Guyana’s support to the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), stated that Guyana can serve as a bridge between UNASUR and CARICOM. Earlier today, President Granger, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honorable Carl Greenidge and Guyana’s Ambassador to Suriname, Mr. Keith George met with UNASUR’s Secretary General Dr. Ernesto Samper Pizano, […]