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Friday, November 15, 2024

100 per cent increase in the fees, penalties for liquor licencing

Liquor sells regardless of how much you tax it- Jordan Bishop Edghill says increases 'anti-business'  The National Assembly yesterday passed a legislation to update Guyana’s 25-year-old...

Caribbean Medical Supplies should face criminal charges – BOI Report

...on Drug procurement findings Following recommendations made by the Board of Inquiry (BoI) that was set up to probe allegations of mismanagement and malpractices within...

PPP to elect new GS, Executive Committee today

The recently elected Central Committee of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) will today meet at Freedom House, Robb Street, Georgetown, to vote for the...

Joey Jagan wants Govt excluded from managing CJRC

… says matter should have been handled differently  Dr Joey Jagan, the son of the late Dr Cheddi Jagan who had endorsed the A Partnership...

Govt wants Norway’s US$80M Amaila grant for ‘green energy fund’

- No definitive position on hydropower site- Patterson Government wants to establish a green energy fund for the $80 million, which was earmarked for the...

After 20 years: 9 Senior Counsel appointments commissioned

President cites 'dereliction of duty' for absence of such appointments Nine long-serving legal practitioners were today presented with their commissions of appointment and named Senior...

Distraught Norton confirms demotion, says “I am not a failure, I was doing a...

By Ramona Luthi Former Health Minister, Dr George Norton, for the first time since news broke that he was demoted from his position as Minister...

Govt engrossed in ‘executive lawlessness’ – Ramkarran

Government’s rapid move to repossess the Red House reeks of executive lawlessness and is reminiscent of the emblematic hooliganism and bullyism of the People’s...

PPP predicts tough period ahead in 2017, urges Guyanese to be vigilant

The People's Progressive Party (PPP) extends greetings to all Guyanese on the New Year of 2017. "Regrettably, the year 2016 ended on a depressing note...

2017 a ‘hopeless’ year based on Govt’s performance in 2016- PPP MP’s

In light of failed economic policies, measures shrouded in secrecy and corruption and actions reeking of authoritarianism, there appear to be no hope for...

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First precast girder installed for new Demerara River Bridge

Construction of the Demerara River Bridge entered a new phase Friday morning with the installation of the first precast girder. This horizontal beam, designed to...

600 Lindeners to get land at New Wismar Housing Development

The first set of residents at the New Wismar Housing Development in Region Ten were allocated their house lots moments ago at the Christianburg...

U.S. DEA partners with local law enforcement for narcotics investigation training

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in coordination with the DEA Georgetown Country Office, successfully conducted two intensive training courses on Basic and Advanced...

Canadian business delegation explores opportunities in Guyana

A high-level Canadian delegation, led by His Excellency Sébastien Sigouin, High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana, concluded a successful four-day visit to Guyana on...

31-Y-O miner dies in mining pit cave-in

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating an incident which resulted in the death of Owen Smith, a 31-year-old Gold Miner...

Nigel Hughes defends APNU+AFC’s 200 taxes, removal of students’ cash grant

Leader of the Alliance For Change Nigel Hughes has responded to the 15 questions posed by prominent letter writer Dr Randy Persaud. In his responses,...

High Court orders $24M compensation for unlawful killing of Quindon Bacchus

      Justice Nigel Niles on Wednesday instructed the State to pay $24 million for the unlawful killing of Quindon Bacchus which occurred on June 10,...

Over 300 businesses on show at GuyExpo 2024

        GuyExpo 2024 has highlighted the government’s strong commitment to fostering growth within the Private Sector, especially for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), as over...

Driver dies after crashing into utility pole

  Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred on Thursday night, resulting in the death of 41-year-old Mark Autar, who resided at Number 71...

‘Rich, foreign companies should pay their taxes’ – VP condemns M&CC’s tax waiver to...

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has joined in condemning the cash-strapped Georgetown Mayor and City Council for its granting of a 25 per cent...