Politics

President to Address Parliament again on Thursday

In what is being considered extraordinary, President David Granger is slated to make his fourth Address to the Parliament on Thursday, since taking up office in May 2015. The President said his appearance at Parliament on Thursday “is forward looking” and will address “the structure of the government.” “It is not a State of the […]

Guyana encouraged to develop closer trading links with Kuwait

President David Granger today received the Letters of Credence from the State of Kuwait’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Guyana, H. E. Ayadah M. Alsaidi, at the Ministry of the Presidency. Ambassador Alsaidi brought greetings in behalf of the Emir of Kuwait, His Highness Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and committed to work to strengthen relations between […]

Businesses and citizens being encouraged to make full use of Golden Jubilee logo

The Department of Culture is encouraging businesses and citizens to come fully on board Guyana’s hosting and celebration of its Golden Jubilee. Minister within the Ministry of Education, Nicolette Henry, who holds responsibility for culture has explained that the government is encouraging the use of the Golden Jubilee logo. There will be no cost attached […]

President declares war on crime being won by Law Enforcement

President David Granger has given a strong indication of satisfaction with the manner in which law enforcement agencies have been stepping up the fight against criminals in recent months. On Wednesday, the President declared that “the war on crime is being won.” The President noted that he is aware that he inherited a tradition of […]

Guyana presses other CARICOM states to respect free movement and CSME privileges

Guyana’s Minister of Social Protection, Volda Lawrence, has called on Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states to ensure that there are no discriminatory acts meted to persons seeking to take advantage of the privileges within the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). Lawrence made the call while joining Guyanese stakeholders from the private sector, employer organizations […]

NCN’s Chief Executive Officer tenders resignation

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Communications Network, Molly Hassan, has tendered her resignation to the board of the company, giving them three month’s notice as stipulated by her contract. Hassan served in the position for just over a year and a half and her decision to move on from the company is expected […]

USAID Skye project targeting pardoned youths seeing success

The USAID Skills and Knowledge for Youth Employment (SKYE) project is reporting success from the training conducted with dozens of Guyanese youth who benefited from the recent Presidential Pardon on their jail sentences. The SKYE Project was asked to work with young people who benefited from the pardon which was granted by President David Granger […]

SASOD to Government: Enough Talk, It is Time for action on LGBT issues

The Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) has welcomed President David Granger’s recent support for freedom of choice by persons in the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender(LGBT) community. However, the group remains disappointed in the lack of action by the government to address many of the concerns in the LGBT community.  SASOD believes it is time […]