Remember vulnerable citizens –PNCR message on Christmas dayChristmas message from the PNCR The miraculous birth of Jesus Christ – celebrated by most Christians on the 25th December – is recorded in the Gospel according to St Luke…
‘Rise above established norms’ – Christmas message from Bishop Francis AlleyneChristmas message from Bishop Francis Alleyne, Roman Catholic Bishop of Guyana This year’s Christmas Novena focused on conversion. While various areas of conversion were identified - integral, pastoral, cultural, Ecological…
Christmas is a time for compassion and kindness- PPPFull statement from the Opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP): The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) takes this opportunity to extend greetings to all Guyanese, especially the Christian community here and in…
Youman Nabi greetingsMessage from President David Granger on the occasion of Youman Nabi 2019 I extend greetings to all Guyanese but, especially, to the Islamic community, on the sacred occasion of Youman Nabi.…
Happy Diwali GuyanaThe Management and staff of the News Room extends Diwali greetings to all of Guyana. Below are Diwali greetings from the President, political parties and other organisations. Message from President…
LETTER: Should the government resign immediately following the vote of no confidence?This issue troubled me deeply because this is, of course, a major issue with serious consequences so it is absolutely critical that we as a nation have clarity on it.…
At the 49th anniversary of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) that was held recently, the Minister of Finance put forward the idea that the NIS should consider paying out unemployment…
AFC going solo at LGE is a political ploy – PPPPPP STATEMENT ON AFC LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS PLOY The deceitful, unscrupulous politics of the Alliance for Change (AFC) has reared its ugly head once again. This political party, since collating…
Emancipation Day GreetingsAfrican Cultural and Development Association “Freedom Day” or Emancipation Day, a national holiday is upon us once again on August 1. Emancipation 2018 commemorates 180 years of freedom from “slavery,…
Dismissed sugar workers need urgent action, not cheap talkDear Editor, The June 24, 2018 Stabroek News reported that a coordinating committee has been established regarding GuySuCo’s ‘Sustainable and Resilient Communities Programme’ and ‘Alternative Livelihoods Initiative’. For the…
Vishnu Persaud victimized for being a professionalDear Editor, It is not surprising that Vishnu Persaud is now collateral damage of the APNU managed GECOM resulting in him being sidelined for a favoured publicly APNU supporter as…
The Ministry of Public Security needs to treat staff betterDear Editor, Considering the tragic circumstances currently affecting GGMC workers, you would expect prudent and progressive-minded leaders of other agencies to take the necessary precautions to ensure their organisations are…
More burdens for the working people as fuel prices on the rise – FITUGDear Editor, The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) from press reports and our own observations has recognized, in recent times, the significant increase in the cost of…
Govt needs to apprehend sugar confusion – GAWUDear Editor, The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU), like many Guyanese and even non-Guyanese, have been following through press reports what seems to be heightening animosities between the…
Message by Minister Hughes on World Telecommunications Day 2018Our world is changing right before our eyes, and I can say that Guyana has progressed to the point where many people are using some form of technology every day.…
A travesty of justiceBy: Mohabir Anil Nandlall, MP Attorney-at-Law As a result of the institution of criminal charges for Misconduct in Public Office against Dr. Ashni Singh, former Minister of Finance and Mr.…
Teixeira responds to SARA’s DirectorDear Professor Clive Thomas, I am pleased to note that you have responded with such alacrity to my correspondence of April 16, 2018. Having read statements made by you and…
Fmr. Post Office Chairman concerned about uncertainty over Cheddi Jagan stampsI have noted with a deep sense of consternation, the statement emanating from the Cheddi Jagan Research Center (CJRC) as it relates to the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) inability…