At the invitation of the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Brigadier David A. Granger, MP, the IDB Country Representative, Ms Sophie Makonnen, along with her Operations Specialist Ms. Leslie-Ann Edwards, met with APNU representatives to discuss the current status of IDB involvement for the Amaila Falls Hydro-power project.

A 22 year old woman was killed yesterday after coming into contact with the propeller of a light aircraft at the Ekereku bottom airstrip in Region Seven. The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCCA) officials were travelling to the area today to cnduct an investigation.

The aircraft involved in the incident was a Cessna 172 and the deceased person was identified by the as Raquel Joseph.

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is outraged that the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has unjustifiably and brazenly moved to increase electricity rates. This hike comes at a time when an increasing number of Guyanese are suffering from the ravages of rising poverty levels, induced by the failing policies of the Administration resulting in the extremely high cost of living.

On Monday June 10 we took possession of the new, BlackBerry Q10 and it was definitely worth the wait.

For starters, it plays streaming video straight out of the box without the trouble of installing additional apps. The display has the modern “tablet” appearance and the keyboard, BlackBerry’s defining feature, is easy to use and seamless.

When GPL made a loss before tax of G$9.4 billion over the last two years, the taxpayers donated G$12.5 billion.

What did GPL do with your G$12.5 Billion?

GPL did not reduce electricity theft, especially commercial theft which remained fixed for two years at 17.0%? This negligence caused G$2.4 billion in lost revenue.

June 13th cometh and Walter Rodney’s name will parade the national spotlight in the usual finger-pointing, divisive, deification, reinvention and sanitization of his political life, and absent any serious action to make real the 2005 legislative vote to establish an Independent International Commission of Enquiry (IICE).

On Saturday a team from the Alliance For Change headed by AFC Chairman Nigel Hughes and including Daniel Fraser, Neilsen Mc Kenzie, Anil and supporter Ann Atkins visited the community of Barnwell North, East Bank Demerara.

You'd be forgiven for watching this video and thinking perhaps the government has given into pressure. Perhaps they've come to acknowledge the chasm of inequality dividing our country and done something good for a change; something for the people. Maybe they thought this was a good way to give everyone a bit of luxury...an infinity pool for all! No...

The Guyana Tri-State Alliance Inc., The Consulate General of the Republic of Guyana and The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Guyana to the United Nations invite all Guyanese to celebrate the 47th Anniversary of Guyana's Independence.

Date: Friday 21st, 2013 .
Event and Reception: 5:45 P:M to 9:00:PM

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has intensified it’s onslaught on local democracy and have ominously signaled what may be Government’s intentions to further delay the holding of local government elections, which are overdue by fifteen (15) years.