Guyana made another big mistake approving development for Liza Phase Two – Dr. Mangal

Oil and Gas Consultant, Dr. Jan Mangal is of the firm belief that the local authorities made another big mistake by granting the permit...

Aspiring lawyer vows to continue fight for “vulnerable” indigenous people 

The treatment constantly meted out to indigenous people has motivated a young Paramakatoi woman to pursue a career in the legal profession. Paula Gomes, 21,...

Harmon’s request for agreements inked between PPP, U.S falls on deaf ears

Opposition Leader, Joseph Harmon says that his request to have access to agreements inked between the Government of Guyana (GoG) and the United States...

Is there tolerance and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community in Guyana? 

In Guyana, homosexuality is considered illegal. This is due to archaic legislation which prohibits certains acts of affection for the same sex. Under the Criminal...

78th UN Assembly : Pres. Irfaan Ali cites challenges with achieving sustainable development goals

In a compelling address at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Irfaan Ali voiced his concerns about the challenges the...

Teachers to use ‘consolidated curriculum’ when schools reopen – Minister

Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand says that teachers will be using a 'consolidated' curriculum, which she insists, is necessary for educators to better teach...

Four more added to COVID-19 death toll; 70 new infections recorded

The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that four deaths have been added to the total count of COVID-19 related fatalities. The patients were admitted...

Hundreds of at-risk youths benefit from CSSP by mid-year; $11.9M in grants distributed

As part of the Citizens Security Strengthening Programme (CSSP), two economic insertion activities were executed in the first half of 2019, the...

CDC hosts final consultation for National Oil Spill Contingency Plan

Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Guyana Fire Service, the Maritime Administration, and other sister agencies gathered this morning at the Herdmanston...

PPP writes to ERC over “Ethnic Unbalance” at GECOM

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has written the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) seeking a full fledged investigation into the state of affairs at the...

Recent Updates