Daily Archives: January 26, 2024
‘No cheap talk’- Dr. Singh wraps up budget debate, says gov’t spending on all Guyanese
In an animated rebuttal and presentation reminiscent of his five-hour long 2024 budget speech, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh Friday...
Berbice duo busted packing $23M in ganja into car
Ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) on Thursday intercepted two Berbice men who were allegedly transporting 175 pounds of...
Sachin Singh stakes claim for selection as Harpy Eagles final trial match concludes
The final trial match for the Guyana Harpy Eagles ahead of the upcoming Regional Four-Day Championship concluded on Friday at...
Budget Debate: Norton floats reduced tax, improved literacy
Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton, whose party while in government saddled Guyanese with numerous additional taxes, including on water and schooling,...
Fire destroys $4M house at Bartica
A fire of unknown origin on Wednesday night destroyed a house at Four Miles Squatting Area, Bartica, Region Seven. The...
Miner, workers held at gunpoint, robbed of gun
A miner, along with two of his workers, was on Thursday held at gunpoint and robbed of his licensed firearm...
GFF praises ‘forward-thinking strategy’ in sport budget 2024
Press Release from the Guyana Football Federation The GFF President and Council welcomes the substantial and unprecedented 2024 budgetary allocation...
PM Phillips boasts of ‘generous allocations’ in budget 2024; Lawrence says more needed
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Friday boasted that the 2024 National Budget provides “generous allocations” to all sectors,...
Local organisations secure funding for marine projects
In a significant development for the local marine sector, the British High Commission has awarded grants to two environmental conservation...
In stinging rebuke, AG tells Opposition govt’s suite of mega ventures supported by new laws
Attorney General, Anil Nandlall, SC on Friday reminded the National Assembly that the government is pursuing a suite of mega...
Three Guyanese accepted into U.S. Young Leaders Fellowship Program
The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the 2024 cohort from Guyana for the U.S. Department of State’s Young Leaders...
‘Debate the budget not politics’ – Deputy Speaker backs gov’t spending but says doctors, teachers need more support
In the only presentation so far that received support from both the government and opposition sides of the House, Deputy...
