HGP Nightly News

08/01/2025

HUGHES GRILLS PRESIDENT ALI OVER DELAYED CONFIRMATION OF JUSTICES CUMMINGS-EDWARDS & GEORGE

President Irfaan Ali is facing mounting pressure to publicly disclose his selection criteria for the substantive appointments of Guyana’s Chief Justice and Chancellor. Antonio Dey has the details

08/01/2025

NORTON AND PRESIDENT ALI CAN BREAK THE IMPASSE’ ATTORNEY SELWYN PIETERS WEIGHS IN ON CJ AND CHANCELLOR APPOINTMENTS

President Irfaan Ali and Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton have the opportunity to break the current impasse and agree on appointing a substantive Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice. A wel…

08/01/2025

DR. ADAMS GRILLS GOV’T OVER HESITATION TO RENEGOTIATE EXXONMOBIL PSA

A pressing question is being raised: why is the government hesitant to formally request a renegotiation of Guyana’s contract with American oil giant ExxonMobil? This inquiry comes from a prominent …

08/01/2025

PROTEST CONTINUES FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF ACTING CHANCELLOR OF THE JUDICIARY AND ACTING CHIEF JUSTIC

Meanwhile, protest action against the prolonged delay in confirming the Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary and Acting Chief Justice to their substantive positions has entered its second day. Dacia …

08/01/2025

DORCAS NURSERY SCHOOL REMAINS CLOSED FOR EASTER TERM, PARENTS CONCERNED

Parents of the Dorcas Nursery School have expressed growing concern about their children’s education, citing a lack of information from the Ministry of Education regarding when the school will reop…

08/01/2025

GPL REPORTS 25% POWER LOSS FOR 2024, MORE THAN 12% DUE TO THEFT

Meanwhile, the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) continues to grapple with significant commercial losses, citing electricity theft and outdated equipment as major contributing factors. Tiana Cole has mo…

08/01/2025

UGSS PARTNERS WITH WOMEN’S HAVEN GUYANA TO END PERIOD POVERTY AND BOOST STUDENTS’ WELLBEING

The University of Guyana Students’ Society, in collaboration with Women’s Haven Guyana, has launched a groundbreaking washroom amenities project to tackle period poverty and promote hygiene accessi…

08/01/2025

GUYANA’S NATIONAL GRID SURPASSES DEMAND WITH 267 MEGAWATTS OF POWER, DESPITE CHALLENGES

Despite ongoing power outages affecting customers, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has assured that Guyana Power and Light (GPL) customers will now benefit from a stable electricity …

08/01/2025

32 WORKPLACE FATALITIES RECORDED IN MINING AND CONSTRUCTION SECTORS – LABOUR MINISTRY

Workplace fatalities have claimed more than thirty lives in 2024, representing a 60% increase compared to previous years. Kerese Gonsalves has more on this alarming trend.

08/01/2025

HGP REGIONAL NEWS – JANUARY 7, 2025

WITH KERESE GONSALVES

08/01/2025

JANUARY 7, 2025

07/01/2025

WOMEN PROTEST AGAINST GOVERNMENT’S REFUSAL TO CONFIRM CHIEF JUSTICE AND CHANCELLOR

On Monday, Guyanese women took to the streets to protest the prolonged delay in confirming the Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary and the Acting Chief Justice to their substantive posts. The vocal …

07/01/2025

GDF FATAL HELICOPTER CRASH:STAKEHOLDERS MUST SUBMIT INPUT BY JANUARY 10, 2025

Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has provided an update on the tragic December 6, 2023, helicopter crash that claimed the lives of five servicemen. Travis Chase has more details on this developin…

07/01/2025

M&CC COUNCILORS CLASHES OVER INACTION ON DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS

Tensions flared during the Mayor and City Council’s first statutory meeting as members expressed frustration over the lack of decisive action to improve the collection of rates and taxes. Kerese Go…

07/01/2025

NIS PENSIONERS NOR ELDERLY CITIZEN SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO WAIT FOR $100,000 CASH GRANT – JAGDEO

Confusion continues to surround the ongoing $100,000 Cash Grant Initiative, leaving many citizens frustrated and seeking clarity. Antonio Dey reports.

07/01/2025

60 PLUS CONTRACTORS PENALIZED FOR DELAYS IN 2024 PROJECTS – EDGHILL

Over sixty contractors faced liquidated damages in 2024 as the Ministry of Public Works took decisive action against delays in its infrastructure agenda. Kerese Gonsalves has the details on this de…

07/01/2025

LINDEN MAYOR, PRESIDENT ALI IN TUSSLE OVER WORKERS’ SALARIES, PARAG TO REVIEW EXISTING LAWS AND PROVIDE ADVICE

President Irfaan Ali has instructed Minister of Local Government Sonia Parag to review the existing laws requiring a Mayor’s approval before workers can receive their salaries. Tiana Cole has more …

07/01/2025

MACKENZIE-WISMAR BRIDGE PROJECT ADVANCES AHEAD OF TIMELINE, 31% COMPLETED

The construction of the US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge in Linden, Region 10, has reached approximately 31% completion. Officials are optimistic that the project will be finished ahead of sch…