Politics

UN must sanction countries that breach its charter including Venezuela -Pres. Granger

The Government of Guyana intends to continue pursuing partnerships with the international community even as it seeks a judicial settlement to the border issue with neighbouring Venezuela.   President David Granger said he is now convinced that Guyana now has a more clearly defined place in the international community following his meetings at the United […]

Fourteen more amnesty days to hand over illegal weapons

The Ministry of Public Security has announced that the firearm amnesty has been extended. The amnesty period was expected to come to an end yesterday but the government gave the go ahead for an extension.  The amnesty will now end on October 14. According to Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan, over 100 guns and […]

China Harbour forced to put hold on airport expansion work over labour laws

The Guyana government is bringing the hammer down on the Chinese construction firm – China Harbor Engineering – which has been contracted to do the expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). Minister within the Ministry of Social Protection, Simona Broomes visited the company on Tuesday following instructions for the company to cease operations […]

Maduro plays down border row and claims troop build up was narco fighting effort

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday afternoon delivered an address to the 70th United Nations General Assembly in New York but while he championed the need for peace across the world, he had little to say about the ongoing Guyana/Venezuela Border controversy. Brushing over the matter, Maduro extended appreciation to UN Secretary General, Ban Ki […]

Guyanese shout “not one blue sackie” at UN protest against Venezuela at

Over 70 Guyanese nationals gathered outside the United Nations headquarters on Tuesday morning in support of President David Granger and his government’s position against the Venezuela’s claim to Guyana’s territory. Chanting the words of Dave Martin’s “Not a Blade of Grass”, the protesters made known their objections to Venezuela’s claim. Well known Guyanese designer Roger […]