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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Halting PSC’s promotions: President’s directive challenged in court

A legal challenge has been mounted in the High Court challenging the constitutionality of President David Granger’s directive to the Police Service Commission (PSC)...

Public Security Minister mulling James Singh’s return under his Ministry

Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan said he could employ former Head of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) James Singh within his Ministry. Singh was sent...

Parking meters: Option to cancel contract included in Committee’s final report- Ferreira

-Discussion differed until next Friday By Ramona Luthi The Mayor and majority of the city Councillors on Thursday afternoon agreed to have the parking meter discussions...

SOCU to get assistance from another UK funded expert- Quinn

The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) is expected to benefit from more training and capacity building by experts from the United Kingdom. This is according...

British High Commissioner pledges UK security expert support in Prison reforms

In light of recent incidents within the local prisons system, British High Commissioner Gregory Quinn on Thursday said that UK security expert, Russell Combe,...

New school, cottage hospital for Baramita, Region 1- PS King

A new zone is being developed in Baramita  to relocate all public facilities to  a more conducive environment. This was revealed by Permanent  Secretary...

EBD Pedestrian overpasses to be completed by November- Patterson

-all piles installed Works on the East Bank Demerara (EBD) pedestrian overpasses at Houston, Peter’s Hall, Eccles and Diamond, East Bank Demerara continue to move...

Alleged assassination plot: Unreliable evidence responsible for lack of charges – Justice Singh

- Blanhum's request to return to CoI denied The Police Legal Adviser (PLA) retired Justice of Appeal Claudette Singh, SC, told the Commission of...

Controversial Broadcast Bill: President cites interior access to public information as reason for changes

President David Granger has maintained Government’s stance on the controversial Broadcast Bill and has called on those who criticise the move to see that...

Ramnarine’s testimony to CoI a “deliberate falsehood”- Crime Chief

-   Requests that he be recalled to stands to “address” issue Crime Chief, Wendell Blanhum has refuted claims uttered by Acting Police Commissioner, David Ramnarine...

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Miss Irene turns 100

      'Miss Irene' was born 100 years ago, on November 18, 1924.   As a child, she was Irene Douglas D’Souza but became Irene Douglas D’Souza-Plass when...

Sugar worker killed in Corentyne highway crash

          A weeder attached to Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) Albion Estate passed away on Monday afternoon after being hit by a car traveling along the...

Corentyne farmer dies after being beaten by friend

A Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) farmer died on Saturday, one day after being hit in the head by a friend with whom...

Kingston Wharf temporarily closed to ease traffic during Modi’s visit

              The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has announced the temporary closure of the Kingston Wharf Facility at Battery Road, Georgetown from Monday, November 18, 2024,...

Wages increase for sugar workers as GAWU, GuySuCo negotiation underway

Sugar workers from across the country will soon benefit from improved wages among other benefits. These perks for sugar workers were revealed by President...

Brava announces new solutions for Small and Medium Size Businesses

Georgetown, Guyana. November 18, 2024 — Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Guyana are set to benefit from new offerings as Brava introduces its...

‘Wish Upon a Star’ initiative launched

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Sunday launched its annual ‘Wish Upon a Star’ initiative at the Georgetown Cricket Club. The Christmas...

Ituni road network to be upgraded to concrete

The Ituni road network in Region Ten will undergo a significant transformation, with its sand roads being upgraded to rigid concrete pavement, benefitting thousands...

Embattled ACP Brutus faces 201 new charges

On Monday, Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus appeared in the Georgetown Magistrate Court before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, to answer to 201...

Bureau of Statistics conducting Labour Force Survey

The Bureau of Statistics has recommenced the Guyana Labour Force Survey (GLFS), a quarterly household survey which provides key insights into the country’s labour...