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Apr 7, 20221 min read

Formula in the appointment of top judicial officers has not worked – AG

Guyana has been without a substantive Chief Justice and Chancellor of the Judiciary for almost 20 years because of a lack of consultation...

Apr 7, 20221 min read

Health Ministry receives the last tranche of medical equipment to fight against COVID

Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony on Tuesday received the final pieces of equipment that were procured from a US$4.6M initiative made...

Apr 7, 20222 min read

Reduction in fruits and vegetables price being seen

- Agriculture Minister attributes the reduction to Government's intervention Over the past months, a steady increase in the price of...

Apr 4, 20222 min read

House Speaker still to receive a response from Granger on nominees for MPs position

-Says he is ready to fill positions by the next sitting Two vacant seats are existing within the APNU+AFC coalition for Members of...

Apr 4, 20221 min read

GECOM cancels some applications from 2019 house-to-house registration; persons urged to re-register

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) conducted a house to house registration exercise in 2019, where persons were allowed to register...

Mar 31, 20222 min read

"Sustainable consumption and production patterns are needed"

- Minister Mustapha advocates For better production to improve food security. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha told members of...

Mar 30, 20221 min read

Errant drivers’ licences could be suspended or revoked with new laws coming soon - AG

General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall said the Government will be embarking on reforming the laws about driving while under...

Mar 30, 20222 min read

PNC's threat to challenge Hicken’s appointment, a bluff – AG

Clifton Hicken was appointed as the acting commissioner of Police by President Dr Irfaan Ali two days ago. However, his appointment did...

Mar 30, 20222 min read

Hemp, Mental Health and Bail bills to be tabled soon

Several important pieces of legislation such as Mental Health, Hemp, Bail and the Condominium Bills are expected to be tabled in the...

Mar 29, 20222 min read

Over 23,000 persons captured in GECOM's continuous registration exercise so far

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) began its continuous registration exercise the first week in March and has so far managed to...

Mar 29, 20221 min read

President anticipates youth advisory council in April

- Says he is hopeful to meet with the Opposition's youth arm. President Dr Irfaan Ali says he is committed to meeting with the youth arm...

Mar 29, 20221 min read

President Ali defends appointment of Hicken as new top cop

Before the announcement of Clifton Hicken’s appointment as the new Commissioner of Police (Ag) by President Dr Irfaan Ali, the People...

Mar 29, 20221 min read

Decrease in COVID-19 testing & vaccination could be 'problematic' - Dr Anthony

The Government in early March removed most of the COVID-19 restrictions to allow for the safe re-opening of the country. However,...

Mar 28, 20221 min read

Gov’t targeting farmers in Regions six and 10 for Hemp industry

Hemp cultivation is expected to soon be legalised in Guyana and according to Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, farmers from Regions six...

Mar 28, 20221 min read

‘One Guyana’ is not only a political concept; it’s about bringing economic prosperity - Pres. Ali

Following some claims about the ‘One Guyana’ initiative being a political gimmick meant to curry favour with citizens to gain votes,...

Mar 28, 20221 min read

Gov’t exploring new ID cards with security features to make transactions easier and more secure

As part of making transactions more secure and reliable for Guyanese, the Government is exploring the creation of a new identification...

Mar 28, 20222 min read

Guyana’s Agriculture Minister elected Vice-Chairman of the FAO Regional Conference

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations is currently holding its 37th session of the FAO Regional Conference for...

Mar 28, 20222 min read

Women and youth farmers to make up more than half of the farmers in the 'Black Belly' Sheep project

The Black belly sheep project was launched on Sunday in Region Five by President Dr Irfaan Ali. There, the Head of State highlighted that...

Mar 25, 20221 min read

Distribution of Dialysis cheques to commence next week - Dr. Anthony

The Ministry of Health has opened registration for dialysis patients to receive the support of $600,000 to offset the costs of their...

Mar 25, 20222 min read

Vice President announces 8000 part time job countrywide

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during an interview on Thursday announced that some 8000 temporary jobs will be created countrywide, in...