by Rohan Sagar The National Anthem of Guyana, “Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains,” is more than just a song—it is a powerful symbol of national pride and unity that resonates deeply with the country’s diverse population. As the country progresses into the digital age, the digitalized anthem, created by Rohan Sagar and curriculum design supervised by Ronelda ...
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Retired judges sue gov’t for outstanding salary increases, other benefits
Retired High Court judges, Brassington Reynolds and Franklin Holder have sued the Guyana government for failing to pay them a retroactive 8 percent salary increase on their annual rate of salary up to December 2021. In their lawsuits filed on October 10, 2024, by Attorney-at-Law Stephen Fraser, they said that is a violation of the Constitutional Offices (Remuneration of Holders) ...
Read More »Hicken ineligible for appointment as substantive police commissioner – Nigel Hughes
Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes on Friday said a retired officer whose tenure has been extended or on contract could not be appointed substantive police commissioner, even as government maintained that there was no legal humbug to appointing Mr Clifton Hicken as the substantive police commissioner. Mr Hughes, an experienced criminal and civil lawyer, said the ...
Read More »Miami-bound American Airlines flight delayed due to missing panel
American Airlines (AA) flight 1512, destined to leave Guyana for Miami, was Friday morning delayed by two hours due to a missing panel that was subsequently found, officials said. The panel, which covered an emergency light, was detected as absent when pilots checked their cockpit indicators, sources said. The panel was reportedly found at the back of a seat and ...
Read More »Gov’t wary of fake households to collect cash grants; foreigners not entitled – Jagdeo
The Guyana government is cautious that Guyanese, regardless of their political preference, could be thinking of creating fake households and scheming other plans to cash in on more of the GY$200,000 per household cash grant than they are entitled to, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said Thursday. “It’s not an easy task when you’re dealing with large numbers of people and ...
Read More »Opposition boycotts President’s address to Parliament
The opposition A Partnership for National Unity+Alliance For Change boycotted Thursday’s parliamentary sitting to register its discontent with the way the People’s Progressive Party Civic-led administration is running the country. The gathering, which included several parliamentarians and local government councillors, held placards that read “If Guyana is to grow the PPP must go”, “Cost of living is killing workers; we ...
Read More »Household cash grant, NIS money, increased salaries, parental tax relief
President Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced an almost US$50 million (GY$10 billion) cash-injection into the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) so that contributors who have not met the required number of contributions could still receive payments. Addressing a National Assembly sitting for several hours, Dr Ali also announced a one-off US$960 cash grant (GY$200,000) to each household, totalling US$290 million. The ...
Read More »Fire destroys 15 buildings in Puruni, no one died- police
A fire, which was caused by ignition of spilt fuel during a sale, destroyed 15 buildings at Puruni Landing, Mazaruni River, in Region 7 (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), but no one died in the inferno, police said. “Preliminary reports suggest the fire started while one of the workers at the ‘Miners Choice’ establishment was selling fuel. Some of the fuel spilt, ignited and ...
Read More »ExxonMobil rules out renegotiating Production Sharing Agreement, despite PNCR Norton’s plan
ExxonMobil Guyana’s President, Alistair Routledge on Wednesday almost totally ruled out any renegotiation of the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) because it would adversely impact on the company’s planned US$55 billion investment in Guyana. “We have no interest to invoke that Article. As I say, we’ve made US$55 billion worth of commitment to the country. To go back and to undermine ...
Read More »St Stanislaus College to get innovation fund, new buildings, modern sport ground
President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday announced that an innovation fund would be established at St Stanislaus College on Brickdam, Georgetown, to benefit the students and that institution. He said the aim is for students to apply critical thinking to develop ideas in areas such as entrepreneurship, products, and new scientific models. The President said the intent is to assist the ...
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