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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

RPA outraged at absence of “nominees” from State Boards

By Jomo Paul – Guyana’s Rice Producers Association (RPA) is outraged at the a decision taken by the APNU+AFC government to exclude its nominees...

Guyana says no to ‘face to face meeting’ with Venezuela’s President

By Jomo Paul – Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge has made it clear that President David Granger is not open...

Treasury will lose $1B annually as House passes Customs Amendment Bill

By Jomo Paul – The National Assembly without the presence of a vibrant Opposition on Thursday, July 30 passed another Bill – the Customs...

LGE will be held before Christmas; Bulkan says it will not wait

By Jomo Paul - The APNU+AFC administration remains steadfast in its plans to hold long overdue Local Government Elections (LGE) before the end...

Fiscal Management and Accountability Bill passed

By Jomo Paul - The National Assembly on Thursday, July 30 passed the Fiscal Management and Accountability Amendment Bill 2015 which would allow...

Budget day is August 10

By Jomo Paul - Finance Minister, Winston Jordan has announced that the new APNU+AFC government will be moving to introduce the Fiscal Budget for...

Luncheon calls out APNU+AFC on “Ethno Political Discrimination”

By Fareeza Haniff – Former Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon continues to hammer the APNU+AFC coalition government about the alleged targeting...

No decision made on Westford’s status in Parliament

By Fareeza Haniff – The Leadership of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has not taken a decision as to whether its embattled member, Jennifer...

Date for LGE could be announced during budget deliberations

By Jomo Paul – Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman has hinted at the possibility of a date being announced for the conduct of Local...

Trotman exposes PPP’s misinformation on luxury vehicles

By Fareeza Haniff – Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman has dismissed the claims made by the Opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) to the effect...

Recent Articles

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...