Politics

Ramotar fires off at EU Ambassador; says Europe’s wealth was built on slavery

Former President Donald Ramotar has responded in an ongoing feud between himself and European Union Ambassador to Guyana, Jernej Videtič and continues to argue that Guyana met the conditions required for disbursement of EU budget support grants under his Presidency. Mr. Videtič, earlier this week, chided Ramotar over statements in which he sought to blame […]

GAWU Sugar workers strike is “clearly political” – Agriculture Minister

As sugar workers attached to the Guyana Agriculture and General Workers Union (GAWU) entered their second day of strike action today, Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder said he is convinced that the strike action is “clearly political”. GAWU is closely linked to the opposition People’s Progressive Party. The Agriculture Minister said the union body may not […]

EU Ambassador chides Fmr. President Ramotar over misleading statements about EU Support for sugar reform

The European Union Ambassador to Guyana, Jernej Videtič has taken umbrage to statements made by former President Donald Ramotar, and in a statement on Monday cleared the EU of any blame for setbacks in Guyana’s sugar industry. The EU over the years has supported the industry with financial aid through an agreement with the Guyana government. […]

PPP firmly behind government’s position with Venezuela but seeks clarifications on options

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo today called on President David Granger to move ahead with the setting up of the Border Commission, as he offered his party’s firm support to the position of the government on dealing with the Venezuelan border controversy. However, Mr. Jagdeo said there are several clarifications that the government ought to make […]