May 23, 2019

See below statements issued by the Government of Guyana and the Guyana Bar Association Thursday: The Ministry of the Presidency outrightly rejects an article published on the front page of the Thursday, May 23, 2019 edition of the…

A bipartisan approach to managing the oil and gas sector is high on the People’s Progressive Party’s manifesto as it prepares for the next General and Regional Elections. Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday told reporters that…

Government Parliamentarians Thursday afternoon voted to approve $700 million for the Central Housing and Planning Authority to develop 4, 000 house lots in various areas across the country. Minister responsible for housing, Annette…

Government Parliamentarians Thursday afternoon voted to approve $48 million to the Guyana Police Force for the handling, transport and disposal of bodies. This is a supplementary provision since $64 million was already voted for in this…

Government Parliamentarians on Thursday voted to approve the spending of $200 for a new well at Central Ruimveldt in Georgetown. The funding was approved under the Ministry of Communities. Minister Ronald Bulkan said the project will…

Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, on Thursday met with members of the Guyana Ex-Athletes and Friends Association to discuss the execution of three massive track events during the Independence weekend. The meeting, which was…

Government Parliamentarians Thursday afternoon voted to approve $160 million to allow for emergency repairs to the sea defence between Mahaica and Mahaicony, which if not fixed could result in a breach of the embankment. The works are a…

Seasoned Kenyan athlete, Godfrey Mbihia, is upbeat of his chances at the third annual Rising Stars Athletic Club 5km Road Race on Monday (May 27). The 40-year-old was recently at the Sea to Sea Marathon in Tobago where he finished third;…

Police are investigating the death of 18-year-old Kareema Mary Cholmondeley who was run over by a car on the Turkeyen Railway Embankment Wednesday night. Police Headquarters revealed in a statement that the teenager’s 42-year-old reputed…

KFC Guyana was on Thursday recognised by GT Motorsports for its invaluable contribution to motor-racing in 2018. At a simple handing over, KFC Operations Manager Greg DeGannes received a plaque of appreciation from Leah Alphonso of GT…