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Critics of 6.5 percent increase for public servants must examine the bigger picture

Dear Editor, On December 8, 2023, the Government of Guyana (GoG) announced a 6.5% across the board increase for public sector...

KS Shipping seeking EPA approval for Friendship wharf facility

Local company, KS Shipping Line Inc. has submitted a comprehensive proposal to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeking approval for...

Govt. should be commended for placing over $15B more in hands of public servants,...

Dear Editor, The 6.5 percent across-the-board salary increase announced by the Senior Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh yesterday, when examined...

Guyana’s Essequibo: Forever part of our cultural and economic identity

By: Sueann Wickham The Essequibo region of Guyana which remains a focal point in the ongoing controversy with Venezuela, holds great...

Guyana, Venezuela to hold talks soon geared at maintaining peace in Region

Both Guyana and Venezuela are set to hold talks within the coming days to quell tensions over the border issue...

LETTER: Khemraj Ramjattan’s use of a national tragedy to score political points is insensitive...

Dear Editor, In the wake of the devastating loss of five servicemen from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), it is imperative...

Guyana’s leadership in forest management and climate change highlighted at opening of $60M mangrove...

The opening of the first-of-its-kind Mangrove Centre at the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) marks a significant milestone...

Opposition tables urgent motion for govt. to take several actions in response to Venezuela’s...

The political opposition recently tabled an urgent motion for members of the National Assembly to assist the government in devising...

Guyana cops 8 awards at CXC® Regional Awards Ceremony 2023

On Thursday evening, the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) hosted the 2023 Regional Awards...

Finance Minister unveils 6.5% salary increase for public servants, govt pensioners; tax-free bonuses for...

Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh announced on Friday, an across-the-board salary increase of 6.5 percent for public servants, including...

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