In a strongly-worded statement, the Guyana Trades Union Congress and the Guyana Public Service Union declared today that they stand in full support of workers and other members of the public who are against forced vaccinations. The two unions said they will fiercely defend the rights of workers and citizens with every legal method available…

–as Heads of State continue discussions on reducing existing gaps, creating opportunities for collaboration SIGNIFICANT discoveries of oil offshore Guyana and Suriname are being viewed as a springboard for both nations’ economies, laying the foundation for exponential economic growth and prosperity, especially if the continental neighbours work together to harness the benefits of the burgeoning…

Guyana and Suriname expect continued exploratory drilling over the next two years by oil majors in their joint offshore basin after a string of recent discoveries, government officials and corporate executives said at a conference on Wednesday. The neighbouring South American countries, along with Brazil, attracted the most attendees to sessions at the Offshore Technology…

Attorney General Anil Nandlall met today with representatives of US Law Enforcement Agencies and complained about persons who live in the United States that use the internet and social media to “threaten peace and stability in Guyana”. In a statement, the Attorney General said that during the meeting at his office, he raised the issue…

–calls attention to potential of developing countries in climate change fight PROGRESS being made by developing nations like Guyana in moving towards a zero-emissions future is often overlooked, according to Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo. “From a developing country’s perspective, we are not getting the same attention that the developed world gets; there is a great deal…

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has moved to the High Court to challenge the July 22, 2021, decision by Senior Magistrate Alex Moore to approve bail for two Brazilian men, who were busted with close to 1,000 pounds of cocaine. Moore had granted bail in the sum of $3 million each…

For the 2nd day in a row, the Ministry of Health recorded four COVID-19 deaths, taking the country’s death toll to 582. Two of the deaths were from Region 3 while the other 2 were recorded in Region 4. The Health Ministry also reported that 100 new cases of the virus have been detected in…

IN addition to the existing cash grants, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced three additional measures which will provide cash incentives totalling $2.6 billion, specifically targeting vulnerable groups such as the elderly, persons with disabilities, and those who rely on public assistance. In a special address to the nation on Monday night, Dr. Ali said…

The thousands of farmers and households who suffered millions in damages during the recent floods will soon receive their promised direct cash transfer, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said on Monday. He explained that the flood assessment is nearly completed and that officers are working to “sanitize the list” before the cash grants can be doled…

Former Chairman of the People’s National Congress and Guyana’s former High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, Bishwaishwar ‘Cammie’ Ramsaroop has died at the age of 81. In a statement, the People’s National Congress announced his passing earlier today and expressed the party’s condolences to his wife and daughters and other family members. The party paid…