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Guyana, Suriname should create a dedicated pathway to deepen economic, social cooperation –…
See below full speech by President Irfaan Ali at the extraordinary sitting of the National Assembly of the Republic of Suriname, on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Suriname:
Honourable Chairman of…
Advisory panel on Local Content hands over report to Bharrat
The advisory panel, which was set up to conduct expansive consultation that will inform the country’s local content laws, has submitted its report with recommendations to Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat.
The panel members…
Guyana, Suriname pushing ahead with developmental agenda
President Irfaan Ali has said that both Guyana and Suriname are focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and solidifying plans to create new opportunities, while the established Border Commission is working assiduously to resolve…
Home Affairs Minister touts visa requirement for Haitians
The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government is looking at instituting visa requirements for Haitians who want to travel to Guyana.
Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn told the media on Monday that “we will have to…
Two persons in prison for below 30 grams ‘ganja’; Bill to remove jail time before Cabinet
With just two persons in prison for the possession of under 30 grams of marijuana, the government is likely to remove jail time for possession of more than that amount of the illegal substance.
Attorney General and Minister of Legal…
Temporary solution for resumption of Guyana/Suriname ferry service – Santokhi
President of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, on Tuesday, said the public and private sectors in both Guyana and Suriname will be called upon to provide a temporary solution to ensure that the ferry service between the two countries…
Guyana, Suriname finalise agreements for Corentyne River Bridge, enhanced dialogue
President Irfaan Ali continues to push for better cooperation with Guyana’s neighbour Suriname in an ongoing official visit to the country amid its 45th Independence anniversary where he is engaged in talks with President Chandrikapersad…
Robertson, Nandlall clash over application to strike out elections petition
By Kurt Campbell
The filing of an application by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall to strike out the second elections petition (99/20-P) of the APNU+AFC coalition, attracted strong refutation from…
Trump accepts transition to Biden must begin
(BBC) Donald Trump has accepted a formal US transition should begin for President-elect Joe Biden to take office.
The president said he was recommending a key federal agency "do what needs to be done", even as he vowed to continue…
PM sworn in as acting President
Prime Minister Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips was on Monday sworn in as acting President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.
He will be filling in for President Irfaan Ali who left for a state visit to neighbouring Suriname and will…
