Politics

Government sets up shelters and flood relief for those affected

The government last evening announced that the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) through the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has reported that normalcy is gradually being restored to some communities as flood waters begin to recede.    At a meeting convened at 6:00pm last evening at the CDC’s office, it was reported by the Centre that while […]

Flood relief efforts being co-ordinated; Government invites PPP to assist

The Government has announced that the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is coordinating flood relief efforts and together with the Minister of Social Protection, Volda Lawrence, is assessing the need for temporary shelters in affected communities. In a statement this morning, the government also announced that the Ministry of Social Protection has been mandated by Cabinet […]

President Granger to raise Venezuela’s threats with South American leaders at Brazil meeting

President David Granger will wing out for Brazil on Thursday morning for a meeting with several South American Heads of Government where he is expected to reinforce Guyana’s position on Venezuela’s illegal claim to the  Essequibo region and its oil rich maritime space. The meeting Mercosur meeting will also see Guyana’s Foreign Minister Carl Greenidge and […]

Former Presidents Bill will trim benefits of Hinds, Jagdeo and Ramotar

The unlimited benefits that were enjoyed by Former President Bharrat Jagdeo have been trimmed and the other two former Presidents Donald Ramotar and Samuel Hinds will also see their benefits being trimmed with the recent passage of the Former Presidents (Benefits and other Facilities) Bill. There was speculation that the new legislation would not affect the […]

Government to introduce standardized license plates with security features

The Government of Guyana intends to introduce standardized license plates for all registered motor vehicles as a way of addressing security concerns. The announcement was made this morning by Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman and comes on the heels of the decision of the administration to have special registration numbers for all state owned vehicles. State […]