Norton assures no “handshaking policy” in place for Opp. members meeting Pres. Ali
Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton said today that there is no ‘handshaking policy’ in place for which his members must follow during encounters...
Govt. still verifying source of funds, assessing financial strength of new oil block winners...
Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo confirmed today that the Natural Resources Ministry is still conducting its due diligence on the companies which submitted eligible...
Norton is taking proactive measures to avoid internal defeat
Dear Editor,
Jermaine Figuera’s open and speculative questioning of Aubrey Norton’s decision to replace him (Figuera) as Shadow Minister for Youth Culture and Sport is...
Five-year-old child to undergo surgery to remove suspected stray bullet lodged in her throat
Police in Regional Police Division 10 are investigating an incident involving a five-year-old child of Lot 218 Half Mile, Wismar Linden, which occurred at...
GYEITI Report flags challenges in audit processes for govt. agencies
For the fiscal year 2021, the Guyana Extractives Industries Transparency Initiative (GYEITI) report highlights that there have been significant challenges in the audit processes...
Guyana Together collaborates with Rotary GT to advance inclusion
The Rotary Club of Georgetown has joined forces with the Guyana Together Campaign to promote greater equality and inclusion in Guyana. Yesterday saw the...
Govt. asks IACHR to withdraw precautionary measures over alleged abuse at Chinese Landing
The Government of Guyana (GoG) has written to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) requesting the withdrawal of its precautionary measures issued in...
Teixeira rubbishes opposition’s claim that absentee ministers delaying PAC work
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira on Wednesday addressed the opposition's allegations that absentee government members are delaying the work of the...
EITI urges Guyana to implement Inland Fisheries Policy
In the Guyana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Report for the fiscal year 2021, a notable concern emerges: the absence of a functional Inland...
Punishment for handshake with Pres. Ali? Norton removes Figueira from sport/ youth portfolio
By Abena Rockcliffe
Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton has flexed his muscles for what some believe is reprimand for Jermaine Figueira, who shook President Irfaan Ali’s...