Fri, Jul 17, 2026
Fri, Jul 17, 2026
politics
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…
Gov’t's statement on tax measures downplays burdens on taxpayersOpposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo has dubbed the Department of Public Information’s (DPI) statement; '' improved tax measures will inject $9B into…
Improved tax measures will inject over $9.5BILLION into economyAccording to the Director of Public Information, Imran Khan, the new tax measures announced by Minister of Finance Hon. Winston…
Persons with Disabilities want Government to do better by themAs Guyana joins with other United Nations member countries to observe International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Guyana Council…
Education Minister suffers fainting spell at British High Commissioner’s eventDuring an event this evening hosted by the British High Commissioner at his residence, Minster of Education Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine…
Ministers Patterson, Bulkan say naysayers ignoring many positives in Budget 2017(GINA) Public Infrastructure Minister David Patterson said it is unfortunate that Budget 2017 discussions have narrowed to centre around one…
Prince Harry’s visit met with peaceful protestA peaceful group of persons today took to the streets to hold a picketing demonstration because they felt the country…
Prince Harry arrives in Guyana where he will end his Caribbean TourPrince Harry has arrived in Guyana and will be here for the next few days as he ends his 15-day…
"This is not Winston Jordan's budget" says Jagdeo; calls on Granger to reviewOpposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo is calling on President David Granger to meet with his Cabinet to review the 2017 National…
Budget 2017 spells doom for the mining sector - GWMO & GGDMAThe Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) along with the Guyana Women Miners Organisation (GWMO) are urging the government…
GPL is capable of reducing electricity costs as opposed to adding 14% VAT- NandlallFormer Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall believes that if the Government’s current taxation regime continues, persons will become poorer…
Golden Arrowhead to be flown at half-mast tomorrow in honour of Fidel CastroGuyana has agreed to a suggestion from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat to join with CARICOM member states to honour…
Private Sector projects consumers will feel burden of 2017 BudgetThe business community has described the 2017 budget as one not favourable for businesses and threatens inflation which means higher…
Heads of State laud Guyana/Barbados 50-year-old friendshipPresident David Granger and First Lady, Ms. Sandra Granger joined Barbadians to celebrate that nation’s 50th Anniversary of Independence at…
Prime Minister represents Guyana at President Fidel Castro state funeralPrime Minister Moses Nagamootoo along with Opposition Chief Whip Gail Teixeira represented Guyana at the state funeral of former President…
INTERNATIONAL; Fidel Castro's ashes embark on 500-mile journey across CubaHAVANA — Surrounded by white roses and drawn by a green military jeep, Fidel Castro’s ashes began a more than…
