Wed, Jul 22, 2026
Wed, Jul 22, 2026
politics
Tobacco Control Bill passed; $200,000 fine; 6 months imprisonment for certain transgressionsThe Tobacco Control Bill 2017 was passed by the National Assembly last evening after a lengthy debate of over six…
Opposition submits motion on Camp Street JailbreakThe Parliamentary Opposition has submitted a motion to the National Assembly on the Camp Street fire and jailbreak and the…
"There are a lot of sick people in Gov't" - WPA on Dr Roopnaraine's resignation withdrawalExecutive Member of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) Dr David Hinds believes that the President David Granger’s request to ask…
PPP puts Gov't on blast over Lusignan jailbreakThe People's Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) took another swing at the government over the jailbreak of another batch of dangerous…
Less than 30% of PSIP expended – JordanFinance Minister Winston Jordan on Monday disclosed that less than 30 percent of the Public Sector Investment Programe (PSIP) has…
GBA says State compelled to comply with CJ ruling on GECOM ChairIn light of comments by President David Granger that he will continue to act in accordance with his perception of…
MotP says President respects CJ ruling on GECOM ChairThe Ministry of the Presidency (MotP) on Saturday claimed that President David Granger never dismissed the High Court's ruling on…
Harmon says Guyanese believe the country is in a better placeMinister of State Joseph Harmon on Thursday declared that majority of the population is happy with the progress the coalition…
Jagdeo suggests Granger should have appointed GECOM Chair from previous namesOpposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo Wednesday took President David Granger to task for failing to appoint a new head of the…
BREAKING NEWS: Dr Roopnaraine withdraws resignationDr Rupert Roopnaraine has withdrawn his letter of resignation. This was disclosed moments ago by State Minister Joseph Harmon…
I will act in accordance with ‘my perception’ of the constitution: GrangerPresident David Granger today declared that he will act in accordance with his perception of the constitution in appointing a…
BREAKING NEWS: Dr Roopnarine resigns, cites health reasonsDr Rupert Roopnarine said ill health has forced him to tender his resignation as a government minister and cabinet member.…
PPP says CJ’s ruling marred by singular error, supports appealThe Opposition has also noted an “error” in the Acting Chief Justice’s ruling on the interpretation of Article 161 (2)…
AG believes CJ ruling vindicates Govt's positionAttorney General Basil Williams believes the ruling by the Chief Justice today confirms that the President did not have to…
Gaskin to appeal CJ’s ruling against Granger’s interpretation of ConstitutionMarcel Gaskin, the civilian who asked the court to rule on the constitutionality of President David Granger’s rejection of the…
MoIPA buys $52M in equipment without contract in 2015, items delivered in 2017Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Irfaan Ali grew extremely frustrated after a series of conflicting information was provided…
U.S. policy towards Guyana has not changed- Ambassador; Consulate issued Over 14,000 visas last yearGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 13, 2017) President David Granger, this evening, hailed the friendship Guyana has shared with the United…
Govt “sowing the seed” for another prison crisis – JagdeoOpposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo believes government’s current handling of the prison uprising will lead to another crisis in the future.…
