Government restores tax-free overtime pay for bauxite workers
Georgetown, Guyana – (December 2, 2015) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, announced earlier today, that government has reinstated the tax-free overtime concession for bauxite workers, which was cut by the former administration in 2007. "In 1988, Baux [...]
President green lights ‘Operation DRAGNET’ – aims to curb crime, respond to terrorism risks, border threats
Georgetown, Guyana – (December 2, 2015) The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Public Security, has commenced its six-month crime fighting strategy "Operation DRAGNET" to clamp down on crime and to prepare Guyana to respond to any acts of [...]
No plans to ask ExxonMobil for advances – Minister Trotman
Georgetown, Guyana – (December 1, 2015) The Government of Guyana, through Minister of Governance with responsibility for Natural Resources and the Environment sector, Raphael Trotman, is refuting claims carried in a media report that Government plans [...]
Integrity, accountability must be the bedrock of operations at new Bartica gold board office – says Trotman at re-commissioning ceremony
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 30, 2015) Minister of Governance with responsibility for Natural Resources and the Environment Raphael Trotman today charged that integrity and accountability must be the hallmark of operations at the newly-re-commissio [...]
Guyana to boost international image through professional diplomatic service
Georgetown, Guyana, (November 30, 2015) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge said Guyana has to establish itself as a responsible international actor through the level and quality of diplomatic service it offers, in a media briefing at the C [...]
Improved remuneration, better equipment for police
Georgetown, Guyana, (November 30, 2015) – President David Granger has said that members of the Guyana Police Force are likely to benefit from increased salaries as part of government's plan to reform the security sector. The President also engaged Pr [...]
Government focused on holistic climate change approach – President raps Jagdeo’s comments on Minister Trotman’s suitability for climate change portfolio
Mellieħa, Malta - (November 29, 2015) President David Granger, who wrapped up his participation today at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Malta, rapped comments by Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, where he is reported to have [...]
Commonwealth and CARICOM stand firmly with Guyana as CHOGM 2015 closes – President pleased with process towards final settlement of Venezuela controversy
Mellieħa, Malta - (November 29, 2015) Even as the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) 2015 wrapped up today, the international body, as expected, released the 2015 Communique which outlined strong support for Guyana's position on the Venezuela b [...]
Commonwealth Secretary General says Guyana is at the heart of the Commonwealth
Mellieħa, Malta - (November 28, 2015) Outgoing Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Dr. Kamalesh Sharma, on day two of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2015 said, "Guyana is at the heart of the Commonwealth." Dr. Sharma made the [...]
Guyana deepening ties with Singapore, Netherlands, United Kingdom – key bilaterals held as Commonwealth elects new Secretary General
Mellieħa, Malta - (November 27, 2015) President David Granger and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge, who are attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2015) in Malta, seized the opportunity to hold key bilateral meetings [...]