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Friday, September 20, 2024

‘Repackaged’ budget ‘blatantly anti-poor, anti-development’ – Jagdeo

By Kristen Macklingam  Opposition Leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has rubbished the $230B budget the Government presented this afternoon as being “blatantly anti-poor and anti-development” and...

$4B allocated for Hinterland Development – Agri. Station to be constructed on 4,000...

The Government has announced that it will be investing over $4 billion this year in support of the Plan of Action for Hinterland Development. According...

Govt promises to cut bureaucratic red tape…and offer more support to private businesses

To make Guyana more business-friendly, Finance Minister, Winston Jordan during his 2016 Budget presentation this afternoon in the National Assembly detailed a number of...

$5B set aside for Sheriff Street upgrade – Indian Gov’t to build new road...

The Government has announced that more than $5B will be invested for the “reconstruction” of  Sheriff Street in Georgetown. It also announced that a US$50M...

Gov’t unveils $230B budget – proposed measures include increases in Income Tax threshold,...

Making his second budget speech since the APNU+AFC Government took office, Finance Minister Winston Jordan - just moments ago - announced that this year's...

GuyOil to reduce fuel prices with effect from February 1

Finance Minister, Winston Jordan in his 2016 Budget presentation in the National Assembly this afternoon has announced that with effect from February 1, Guyanese...

Meagre GY$1200 increase for Old Age Pensioners

The APNU+AFC coalition has presented in its 2016 budget, a meagre increase of GY$1200 per person who receives old age pension payments. Previously pensioners benefited...

Two more wanted for Bank of Baroda robbery

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued wanted bulletins for two more persons in connection with the Bank of Baroda (Mon Repos, ECD branch)...

No salary increase for public servants announced in Budget – Gov’t proposes...

  Government, in its presentation of the 2016 Budget this afternoon, said any salary increase for public servants  for this year “has to await the...

Pakistan cricket fan faces 10-year jail term for hoisting India flag

Reprinted from the Indian Express A Pakistani die-hard fan of Indian batsman Virat Kohli is facing up to 10 years imprisonment after being arrested for hoisting the...

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  Despite the heavy investment into the power ship to augment the supply of energy to the population, power outages continue to be a problem...

Pres. Ali to launch COI into killings during “troubled period” in early 2000s; ToR...

The Opposition A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Alliance For Change (AFC) have continuously spoken about “extra-judicial killings” which occurred during the early...

Jagdeo announces automated border management system

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Alleged domestic violence offender shot during scuffle with cops

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  An alleged Domestic Violence Offender, Jermaine Haynes, a 32-year-old construction worker from Little Diamond Squatting Area, East...

CPCE launches online classes for hinterland schools

    The College of Education (CPCE) has launched online classes designed to empower teachers in hinterland schools. Utilising platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft...

Ambassador Sasenarine Singh presents Letters of Credence to King Philippe of Belgium

On 19 September 2024, His Excellency Ambassador Sasenarine Singh presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Philippe, King of the Belgians, formally...

US$260M new Demerara River Bridge 67.8% completed

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Letter: What is wrong with having classes under the cashew tree?

Dear Editor, The listening and grounding walkabout seems focused on the hinterland. With the stiflingly hot weather, what is wrong with classes being held outdoors,...

UG, Massy ink agreement to enhance student development & innovation

The University of Guyana (UG) and Massy (Guyana) Ltd., on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at providing UG...

Guyana reaffirms commitment to improving relations with Chile

  Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret'd), Mark Phillips reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Chile during a reception to mark the Spanish-speaking nation’s 214th...