Monday, June 8, 2026
Monday, June 8, 2026
Politics
Social Protection Ministry confirms 9-year-old trafficking victim being held against willThe Ministry of Social protection has confirmed that a 9-year-old trafficking victim who was brought to the city on September…
PPP predicts more gloomy days in 2017; poor performance in Labour & Social sectorsDuring its end of year press conference the opposition People’s Progressive Party today registered its concern for the poor performance…
PPP will challenge Granger’s move to revoke Red House leaseOpposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has said the People’s Progressive Party will challenge President David Granger’s position to revoke the lease…
BREAKING NEWS: PPP Execs, Red House Staff “square off” with MoTP PersonnelBy Leroy Smith Believed operatives of the Ministry of the Presidency and staff of Cheddi Jagan Research Centre…
GCCI wants Gov’t, Opposition to move forward with Amaila Falls ProjectThe President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is of the view that the Amaila Falls Hydropower…
Opposition, Unions confirm attendance to Meeting with Gov’t on Sugar industryThe major unions representing sugar workers are hoping that they will not be met with a “done-deal” when they attend…
Putin says he will not kick out American diplomats after sanctions(N.Y Daily News) Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he will not issue a tit-for-tat response to U.S. sanctions,…
Red House occupants given approx. 42 hrs to vacate; Building to house National TrustPresident David Granger has ordered that the lease for the building known as The Red House to the Cheddi Jagan…
23, 600 tonnes shortfall in sugar production; Meeting between Gov’t, Opposition, Union expectedSeveral members of Cabinet are expected to meet with the Opposition Peoples’ Progressive Party (PPP) and workers union on Saturday…
Gov’t decides to consult on 3% less buying price for gold in early 2017Moves are being made ensure that the Guyana Gold Board is transitioned into the role of Regulator and diminish its…
Letter to the Editor: My Response to the Red House Lease IssueBy Anil Nandlall I read the very detailed coverage of what purports to be a legal opinion done in relation…
Russia sanctions announced by White House(CNN)President Barack Obama took unprecedented steps Thursday retaliating against what the administration described as "Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities," including sanctioning…
Foreign Affairs Ministry rehires “unique skills” of Former PPP/C PM candidateCareer diplomat and Former People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Prime Ministerial Candidate at the 2015 General Elections, Ambassador Elisabeth Harper has…
Slim chances of embattled Ambassador’s contract being renewedDespite being embroiled in a controversy resulting in his reputation coming into disrepute, Government has decided to retain the services…
Minimum wage to be increased from January 2017Come 2017, minimum wage for the private sector will be increased from $35,000 to $42,500 for private sector employees. This…
UPDATED: Amaila Hydropower Project: PPP wants Gov’t to apologise to Norway for misrepresenting the reportThe People's Progressive Party (PPP) says it wishes to see Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP) re-start immediately, and is willing…
Norwegian firm identifies “flaws & risks” with Amaila Falls Project ;several remewable energy options being consideredThe Government today (Wednesday December 28,2016) announced that its long term renewable energy plan would be presented to cabinet by…
