Finance Minister Establishing Strict Accountability Systems for Travel Allowances
Georgetown, Guyana (August 7, 2015) - The Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan, today lashed out at the Guyana Times for continuing to peddle misinformation regarding out of pocket allowances for Ministers and Government officials, despite his efforts to clarify the issue.
Another Rigged Amerindian Village Captain Election at Capoey Lake
In Guyana, the word ‘’village captain elections’’ has become synonymous with fraud.Nowhere in the Amerindian communities and villages,not even among the most fanatic of supporters of the now elected captain of Capoey,can anyone be found who will declare unequivocally that the 28th July,2015 election were free or that the results represent the will of the people.The first
US to Provide Technical Support for Secure Document Production even as Guyana Pushes to Decentralise Passport Services
Georgetown, Guyana- (August 06, 2015) - The United States, through its Embassy in Guyana is looking to strengthen cooperation in border security under the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, support possible areas of training.
South Carolina Man Perry Lee Holloway is the New U.S. Ambassador to Guyana
Perry Lee Holloway was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on August 05, 2015 as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana.
30th Anniversary of the death of President Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham
It has been 30 years since the death of Guyana’s first Prime Minister and first Executive President Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham. President Burnham died at the tender age of 62 at around 10:45 am on August 06, 1985 at the Georgetown Public hospital.
Blackout woes hit Essequibo hard
Without a healthy, sustainable energy, there can be no production, factories, business, fisheries, ports, and transportation routes carry the region‘s commerce. For the past weeks, Essequibians have been feeling the heat with frequent blackouts, some lasting for 12 hours or more. When the Wartsila goes down, our lights and business go out.
Don't be Fooled by the Opposition "We Care"
It’s a shame and disgrace to see a certain political party , using a couple of parents to picket the government and the ministry of education for a mere pittance of $10,000. We Care voucher for their own political gains,while some of these same people is being accused of stealing millions if not billions of dollars from the state treasury while in
Emancipation Day Message from Prime Minister Moses V. Nagamootoo
HAPPY FREEDOM DAY: Happy Freedom Day to all Guyanese who are descendants of African slaves and all other Guyanese who have inherited the fruits of their struggles and sacrifices on this auspicious national holiday.
Consular Section, U.S. Embassy Georgetown - Press Release
Visitor Visa Applicants under 14 years old and over the age of 80
Any applicant under 14 or over 80 applying for a Visitor’s visa (B1, B2, B1/B2), who have not previously had a U.S Visa application denied may use the special Age Requirement - Personal Appearance Waiver.
Qualifying persons may submit their documents and passport directly to the U.S Embassy during the Interview Waiver Program time - Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. You must log into our Visa Information Website to secure this appointment to drop off your documents. You will not have to see a Consular Officer.
Eid ul Fitr Congratulations - Al-Mustafa Islamic Trust (AMIT) Press Release
Georgetown, Guyana July 17, 2015 - Al-Mustafa Islamic Trust (AMIT) wishes heartiest congratulations to the Guyanese Muslim Community for the conclusion of the Holy and Glorious month of Ramadhan that initiates the celebration of Eid ul Fitr.