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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

$300M owed by M&CC: Central Govt won’t get involved- Harmon

-As City Council moves to hire new collectors following Cevons, Puran Brothers fallout Minister of State Joseph Harmon said while the Government is concerned about...

Broadcast Amendment Bill: Broadcasters should file legal action- Parliamentary Opposition

The Parliamentary Opposition has maintained that the Broadcast Amendment Bill in its current form is ‘unconstitutional’ and will have several implications on private broadcasters. Opposition...

Burnham’s fight against inequality, poverty and illiteracy remembered

... at 32nd commemorative service President David Granger on Sunday morning paid tribute to Guyana’s first Executive President and founder of the People’s National Congress...

Gold earnings decline by $400M in first half of 2017

-Yearly growth projection revised downwards from 3.8 to 3.1% As the country’s export earnings continues to plummet, gold has now joined the list of commodities...

Broadcast Amendment Bill passed

A fiery exchange on Friday in the National Assembly heralded the debate on the Broadcast (Amendment) Bill, but when the smoke cleared the Government...

Government to introduce import permit for foreign wood- Trotman

...says forest producing country resorting to imports to meet local demand troubling Natural Resources Minister, Raphael Trotman, met with a number of local hardware stores...

Govt approves $2.5B in supplementary spending in the National Assembly

The National Assembly late last evening approved a supplementary provision on the current and capital estimates totalling $2.5B for the period January 01 to...

Albion Estate cane harvesters picket GuySuCo’s ‘gang merger’ imposition

– as downscaling of sugar takes effect Several estates are already being impacted as Government moves to downsize the local sugar industry. Among those are...

Over $100M in supplementary funding approved for SARA under Legal Affairs

Government on Thursday afternoon using its one seat majority in the National Assembly approved in excess of $116M in supplementary provisions to facilitate the...

PSC supports call for referral of Tobacco control Bill to Select Committee

...as Health Minister says Govt has no plans to reconsider same  The Private Sector Commission (PSC) weighing in on the recently tabled Tobacco Control Amendment...

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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...

“When the going gets tough, the tough gets going” – Venezuelan-born UG Valedictorian

By: Mishael Henry  Fleeing 550 miles away from Venezuela – a country ravaged by hardships located just off the borders of Guyana, Shaneeza Rohini Persaud...

“I strongly believe in the product of Guyana & I intend to serve my...

Twenty-seven-year-old Phillipe Ignatious Walker has impressive academic qualifications and skills in multiple fields, including in science, mathematics, law, international relations and education; and he...

“Ghetto youths can be scholars too” – Marcel Persaud tells of overcoming hardships through...

The story of Marcel Nickolei Persaud is one that speaks to both the challenges of marginalised communities and the potential for transformation within those...

Digicel launches “10 millionaires for Christmas” campaign

Georgetown, Guyana – 18th November 2024. Digicel Guyana is set to make dreams come true this festive season with its spectacular "10 Millionaires for...

Linden woman robbed, raped at home

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating an alleged armed robbery and rape committed on a 42-year-old housewife from Amelia's Ward,...