Politics
Law now allows adults to register their births more easily; parents can give children different surnames; opposition wary of election rigging plot
Ms. Amanza Walton-Desir The National Assembly on Tuesday approved changes to the Births and Deaths Registration Act to make it...
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New law to counter people smuggling -Attorney General
Attorney General Anil Nandlall on Tuesday said government was drafting new legislation to counter people smuggling. In contributing to a...
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“I am prepared to meet with President Ali” to discuss Chancellor, Chief Justice appointments– Harmon
Opposition Leader Joseph Harmon on Monday said he was prepared to hold constitutionally required consultations with President Irfaan Ali on...
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Islamic community endorses President Ali’s performance
President Irfaan Ali The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) on Monday gave a ringing endorsement of President Ali's performance...
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Confirmation of Chancellor, Chief Justice hinged on Harmon recognising govt- Ali
Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards (right) and Acting Chief Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire (left) President Irfaan Ali on...
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Public servants to get ‘back-pay’ salary increases
President Irfaan Ali on Monday announced that public servants would before year-end get retroactive salary increases, even as threw a...
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Race relations, not oil sector is Guyana’s biggest problem- Granger
Mr. David Granger Leader of the People's National Congress Reform (PNCR), David Granger on Sunday- African Emancipation Day- said race...
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African Guyanese must demand servant-leaders; push for national reconciliation- WPA
Amid discord in the mainly African Guyanese supported People's National Congress Reform (PNCR) about whether its constituency is being adequately...
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WPA calls for direct transfer of ‘oil money’ to all Guyanese
The Working People's Alliance (WPA) on the occasion of African Emancipation Day 2021 being observed on Sunday called for fair...
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GYD$7.3 billion direct cash transfers to be made to thousands of flood-hit farmers
President Irfaan Ali on Saturday announced a GYD$7.3 billion direct cash transfer package to micro, small, medium and large farmers...
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