Thu, Jul 16, 2026
Thu, Jul 16, 2026
politics
Media blocked from City Hall’s $3.7B budget discussion during Statutory MeetingToday, the City Mayor presented to Councillors a $3.7B budget for 2017. However, the media was blocked from covering the…
Deputy eyes City Mayor’s spot ahead of December 15 electionsThe City’s Deputy Mayor, Sherod Duncan is hoping to convince his fellow Councillors that he is the man to lead…
VAT on internet services will help to fund development of ICT- Minister HughesMinister of Public Telecommunications, Cathy Hughes on Wednesday announced that $114M have been set aside in the 2017 National Budget…
Budget 2017: "Contradictions upon Contradictions" says Ganga Persaud; Bulkan deems it the best thus farOpposition MP, Ganga Persaud during the Budget Debate earlier today said while the Government Chief Whip is boasting of the return…
Budget 2017: Gov't has failed to reignite economic growth says Bharrat in maiden presentation to the HouseOpposition Member of Parliament Vickram Bharrat in his maiden presentation in the National Assembly on Day three of the 2017…
There is no shortage of foreign exchange in Guyana- Finance Minister, BoGMinister of Finance Winston Jordan and Governor of the Bank of Guyana, Dr. Gobind Ganga have both debunked an article…
President Granger shares Christmas Lunch with soldiers at Eteringbang Location(Ministry of the Presidency) President David Granger, Monday, called on the servicemen of the country, particularly those posted in the…
$3.5B for new schools in 2017 says RoopnarineAs the Budget Debate continues in the National Assembly Education Minister, Dr. Rupert Roopnarine highlights improvements and new measures to…
Gov’t considering $175M bail out to help City Hall pay contractorsThe Mayor and City Council (M&CC) has requested $175M from the Ministry of Communities to settle outstanding debts to its…
PSC calls on Parliamentarians to engage in constructive DebateThe Private Sector Commission (PSC) is calling on the Members of Parliament to engage in constructive arguments in the house.…
Budget 2017 Debate; Dr. Anthony says 14% VAT to have safe sex; Going private means you have money- Minister PattersonOpposition Member of Parliament, Dr. Frank Anthony and Government Minister, Valerie Patterson on Tuesday clashed on the proposed removal of…
18-year-olds can apply for house lots from JanuaryIt was today disclosed by Minister within the Ministry of Communities, Valerie Patterson that persons reaching the age of 18…
GuySuCo denies executives being paid ‘exorbitant’ salariesAccording to the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo), all salaries and conditions of service of the executives and managers of…
Budget Debate: Parliamentary Opposition urges government to withdraw budget 2017The National Assembly started the debate of the 2017 national budget with the government side presenting their position as to…
Jagdeo warns of harmful economic growth as Party supporters protest National BudgetThe Opposition, Peoples Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) led a picketing exercise on the first day of the budget debates. Opposition Leader,…
It is arrogant, disrespectful and insensitive- Manickchand on Trotman’s “get busy” commentFormer Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Monday blasted Government Minister, Raphael Trotman for telling Guyanese to stop complaining about…
16 speakers, 12 hours per day- Budget Debates commence(GINA) In accordance with an agreement reached between the Government and Opposition Chief Whips, the debates of the 2017 estimates…
Nandlall says Finance Minister is "hopelessly confused"Statement by Opposition MP- Anil Nandlall In the face of the avalanche of criticisms heaped upon the measure announced…
