With unanimous support, the motion to denounce Venezuela’s referendum to annex and integrate the Essequibo region into its territory, and affirm Guyana’s position that Essequibo belongs to Guyana and not Venezuela, was passed in the National Assembly Monday evening. The motion was presented by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, who noted […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has called for closer collaboration among national stakeholders in addressing Guyana’s sovereignty. Speaking at the Extraordinary Sitting of the National Assembly on Monday, the Attorney General recounted the history of this longstanding border controversy. The AG pointed out that for some 63 years, Venezuela […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips Monday said Guyana’s stance on the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy is non-negotiable and unequivocal, as it’s a fundamental right that all nations must respect. The prime minister was at the time addressing the Extraordinary Sitting of the National Assembly, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), Liliendaal. PM Phillips stressed […]
The Government of Guyana remains confident that international law will prevail in the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy and a peaceful settlement will ensue. This was underscored by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd at the extraordinary Sitting of the National Assembly on Monday, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), Liliendaal. Minister Todd […]
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira has called on politicians to remain steadfast in unity against the illegal claims of Venezuela on Guyana’s territory. Minister Teixeira made the statement during her presentation at the Extraordinary Sitting of the National Assembly on Monday, as the house reaffirmed Guyana’s position on its sovereignty and territorial […]
Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Asha Kissoon has thrown her support behind the Government of Guyana in its pursuit to ensure a peaceful and lawful resolution of the border controversy currently before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). She was addressing the Extraordinary Sitting of the National Assembly on Monday. “We condemn this […]
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar on Monday engaged members of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) to discuss the ongoing load shedding exercise and Guyana Power and Light’s (GPL) development plans. Minister Indar informed the private sector body that the government invested US$27.5 million to procure 17 generator sets […]
Region Nine residents are sharpening their skills and knowledge through the cohort four Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Hub Managers training provided by the Office of the Prime Minister. Participants will learn the fundamentals and complexities of computers and their systems. During the two-week session, they will undergo theoretical and practical exercises in ICT Management […]
Fifty health professionals successfully graduated from various specialised programmes at the Institute of Health Sciences Education during the 16th Awards Banquet ceremony hosted at the weekend. The award ceremony which was hosted by the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, saw both doctors and nurses gracing the stage to […]
More households from various communities in the Mabaruma sub-district, Region One now have enhanced access to solar power, as 499 solar photovoltaic (PV) home systems were distributed at the weekend. Some 38 households in Koberimo received solar panels with accessories, 30 in Sacred Heart, 79 in Smith Creek, 25 in St Dominic’s, 96 in St […]