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Ogle to Eccles highway planned since 2003 – GS Jagdeo

Rubbishing claims that the idea to construct the Ogle-Eccles highway was first birthed between 2015 to 2020 under the then APNU/AFC Administration, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, revealed documents that proved it was conceptualised more than two decades ago. Dr Jagdeo showed the document to the media during his weekly […]

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Company split will ensure faster delivery of GTE project – GS Jagdeo

Commenting on the separation of Gas-to-energy (GTE) contractors Lindsayca and CH4, General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said that the technical consultant has assured the Government of Guyana that this move will ensure the project is delivered within the stipulated timeline. Dr Jagdeo made this point during his weekly press conference at Freedom House on Thursday. […]

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President Ali signs proclamation dissolving parliament

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday signed the proclamation to dissolve the Parliament of Guyana, making way for the general and regional elections on September 1, 2025. “Free and fair elections are the lifeblood of a democratic state. The upcoming elections represent our country’s commitment to renewing the democratic covenant between its citizens and government,” […]

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Government to address road defects – Minister Croal  

The government is strengthening its monitoring mechanisms to ensure that the Guyanese who are adversely affected by road upgrades in their communities get relief in a timely and efficient manner. Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal said the government has been receiving complaints that some engineers are digging up areas to install new pipelines […]

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Access to justice is most important of all legal rights – AG Nandlall

The government has been focused on ensuring that every citizen, regardless of where they live, has swift access to the institutions of justice in Guyana. Speaking at yesterday’s commissioning ceremony of a brand-new, state-of-the-art Magistrate’s court at Anna Regina in Region Two, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mohabir Anil Nandlall said that access […]

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Playing with fire: The hidden cost of unilaterally renegotiating the 2016 PSA

Since oil production began in December 2019, Guyana has received over US$5 billion in revenues. But could the country get more if it were to renegotiate the 2016 Production Sharing Agreement (PSA)? What would be the hidden cost? Following the release of the 2016 PSA for the Stabroek Block, there has been an outcry for […]

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Warapoka village to expand tourism with new Lodge

A new eco lodge in Warapoka is expected to provide visitors with a more nature-based experience. Warapoka is the only community in the Moruca sub-region that is exploring tourism opportunities as a means of fostering sustainable livelihood. Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal recently visited the community to respond to a request from villagers […]

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47% of 50,000 house lots went to women, 90% to low-income families

The government has exceeded its target to deliver 50,000 house lots promised in its 2020 manifesto, with single women, young people, and low-income families among the main beneficiaries. Of the total allocations, 47 per cent have gone to single women, and 54 per cent have been granted to young Guyanese aged 21 to 35, providing […]

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