The lives of five more low-income families from La Parfaite Harmonie in Region Three have now been transformed as they received the keys to their new core homes, Friday afternoon. In addition to receiving the keys to their new homes, the recipients were provided with their Certificates of Inspection. Minister within the…

Statement by the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Hon. Gail Teixeira M.P. Despite being in government from 1966 to 1992 and again from 2015 to 2020, the People’s National Congress and the PNCR-led APNU+AFC Coalition, along with their advocate Mr. Nigel Hughes, failed to address the issue of outdated…

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force, conducted a sensitisation exercise on Friday at the Lusignan Market to raise awareness about Gender-Based Violence. The sensitisation exercise was aimed at educating community members and business owners about the pressing issue and the resources…

ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) spent $55.5 billion on exploration costs last year, a sum far exceeding the $8.7 billion spent the year before. The company’s Vice President and Business Services Manager Phillip Rietema told reporters that the company is keen on further exploration in the prolific Stabroek Block offshore Guyana…

Ireland were left on the brink of elimination from the T20 World Cup after they slumped to a 12-run defeat to tournament debutants Canada. It is Canada’s first win in a World T20 match, made all the more significant against a Full Member nation. Nicholas Kirton’s 35-ball 49 helped Canada…

Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, has highlighted the government’s commitment to preserving Guyana’s marine spaces, recognising their importance for environmental sustainability, economic growth, and cultural heritage. As a result, the minister disclosed that the implementation of comprehensive policies and initiatives have resulted in significant progress being made in tackling…

Guyana’s judiciary is expected to get 17 judges within the next three months and this will likely address the case backlog. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, announced this on ‘Issues in the News’ this week. “So, you have 12, the largest complement of judges…

Guyana is still awaiting the approval of funds from the United States Export Import (EXIM) Bank for the massive Gas-to-Energy Project at Wales, West Bank Demerara but the country’s Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo emphasised that the project is being developed regardless. “The project is moving forward and we are…

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said the administration hopes to make payments for the execution of public works and services faster and is engaging accounting officers in government ministries and agencies on the need to operate more efficiently. The Vice President acknowledged concerns raised by contractors and workers…

Guyanese all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford and talented left-arm Ashmead Nedd have been retained by the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots for CPL 2024, set for August 28 to October 6. Rutherford and Nedd played key roles for the franchise last season, and much of the same is expected from the pair…