Tag: Parliament

Gov’t to amend cybercrime laws to combat social media attacks – AG

Gov’t to amend cybercrime laws to combat social media attacks – AG

- September 4, 2024

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has announced the government’s intention to protect citizens from ... Read More

Men can now apply for spousal support in divorce proceedings

Men can now apply for spousal support in divorce proceedings

- July 31, 2024

-As Matrimonal Causes Amendment Bill passed The Matrimonial Causes Amendment Bill 2024 was passed on Wednesday in the National Assembly ... Read More

UG council expanded to 32 members

UG council expanded to 32 members

- July 9, 2024

The National Assembly Tuesday morning approved the expansion of the University of Guyana (UG) Council from twenty-six to thirty-two members, ... Read More

24-hour road surveillance cameras now backed by law

24-hour road surveillance cameras now backed by law

- July 9, 2024

- Speeding, seatbelt violations to be tackled by new legislation Traffic management will receive a significant boost with the passage ... Read More

Guyana closer to becoming arbitration hub

Guyana closer to becoming arbitration hub

- May 17, 2024

- passes modern bill in National Assembly Guyana is inching closer to becoming a hub for commercial arbitration, as a ... Read More

Modern legislation passed to improve Guyana’s sea, river defences

Modern legislation passed to improve Guyana’s sea, river defences

- May 17, 2024

Recognizing the need for legislation that manages Guyana's mitigation and adaptation efforts against rising sea levels, the National Assembly on ... Read More

New, amended bills tabled at 81st National Assembly sitting

New, amended bills tabled at 81st National Assembly sitting

- May 9, 2024

The government Thursday morning tabled several monumental bills when the 81st sitting of the National Assembly got underway at the ... Read More

Subsidiary laws must not contradict the constitution – Attorney General

Subsidiary laws must not contradict the constitution – Attorney General

- May 9, 2024

-Rejects opposition’s proposed amendments to local government act Reemphasising the fact that subsidiary legislation must not contradict the Constitution of ... Read More

Region Six health facilities to be rehabilitated

Region Six health facilities to be rehabilitated

- February 3, 2024

- as $150 M approved by National Assembly The Committee of Supply on Thursday approved a total of $150 million ... Read More

Gov’t working in 2024 to ensure that new recruits receive first payment in a timely manner

Gov’t working in 2024 to ensure that new recruits receive first payment in a timely manner

- February 2, 2024

Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh on Friday ... Read More