Senior Citizens: September pension payment to begin on Sept 1
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security wishes to advise that payment of old pension will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at post offices countrywide. The Ministry is…
Parliament opens on Sept 1 at ACCC
The 12th sitting of the National Assembly is set to convene on 1 September 2020, with the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Government, leading the house with 33 seats. This…
Guyana’s environmental balancing act
By Dr Terrence Blackman The ExxonMobil-operated Payara-Pacora joint development off Guyana has been put on hold until the new administration of president Mohamed Irfaan Ali conducts a thorough review of…
Prime Minister Phillips has “heavy portfolio”
Prime Minister of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Hon Brigadier (R’etd) Mark Phillips, has been vested with a “heavy portfolio” assuming responsibilities that far exceed his predecessor. Apart from his…
GPF says Mingo’s constitutional rights not breached; Attorney Darren Wade Disagrees, Public Horrified That Mingo Was Handcuffed
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) today refuted allegations being peddled in the media that Region Four Returning Officer Clairmont Mingo’s constitutional rights were breached by the Force. Mr Mingo was…
Potential Investors Concerned; Norton Astonished; That Housing Minister Has Declared Intention To Refund Monies For House lots;
Former PNCR Parliamentarian and Coalition member, Mr Aubrey Norton today expressed astonishment at the new Housing Minister’s declared intention to not honour hundreds of housing contracts signed with Guyanese citizens…
‘Equal pay for equal work’ – Labour Minister tells ExxonMobil
by Ayana George – workers’ rights and facilitation of inspections by Labour and Occupational Safety and Health Offices discussed Ensuring there is equal pay for local workers in the Oil…
Local Govt, M&CC to collaborate on City restoration
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon Nigel Dharamlall, and Minister within the Ministry, Hon. Anand Persaud, on Wednesday, met with the Mayor of Georgetown, Pandit Ubraj Narine to…
Chinese Ambassador pays courtesy call to Minister of Agriculture; Collaborations to boost agri. technology among areas discussed
Guyana’s agriculture sector is expected to receive a major technological boost, that will see farmers benefiting from better yields and more pest and disease-resistant varieties of rice and other crops.…
Young People Of Guyana Must Embrace Diversity, Seek Unity; No Future In Division, Racism
For the first time in the history of Guyana (of the world), all young people have a chance at unimaginable economic success. Technology has made it possible for youth around…