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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

“There is no relationship between PPP & Sean Hinds” – Rohee

By Fareeza Haniff – The People’s Progressive Party is playing it safe when it comes to the contentious Sean Hinds, who recently admitted...

“Make development a priority, not race”- Min Ally tells Belladrum residents

- The Ministry of Social Cohesion launched its regional consultation exercise at Belladrum, West Coast Berbice where Minister Ally told the over 60...

“Lock them up or shut up” – Foreign Minister told by Guyanese public

By Fareeza Haniff – Vice President, Carl Greenidge has admitted that the public is tired of hearing stories of wrong doings committed by government...

Fmr. PPP PM Candidate not being considered for Diplomatic post – Greenidge confirms

By Fareeza Haniff – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge is dismissing reports that former Prime Ministerial Candidate for the Opposition People’s Progressive Party...

Gov’t to provide protection for ‘whistle blowers’ with knowledge of criminal enterprise

By Fareeza Haniff – The APNU+AFC government is prepared to provide protection for those persons who are prepared to provide information that will lead...

Only those needed were retained for Rodney COI – Harmon clarifies

By Fareeza Haniff – Minister of State, Joseph Harmon says he is not aware of the issues concerning the non – renewal of contract...

“I cannot pay you to do nothing” – Harmon justifies sacking of OLPF employees

By Jomo Paul - Minister of State Joseph Harmon on Friday evening sought to justify a move by the APNU+AFC government to dismiss over...

No reduction in VAT; no 20% salary increase for public servants – PPP told...

– The Opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) says its delegation was informed during the budget 2015 consultation with Finance Minister, Winston Jordan that...

COI into Public Service to begin in August

– Minister of State, Joseph Harmon has revealed that Commissioners have already been identified to sit the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into Guyana’s...

Government engages opposition PPP on Budget 2015

- Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan on Friday, July 24 met with members of the opposition People’s Progressive Party to discuss the 2015...

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Sheriff Street crash claims life of electrical contractor

Carlton Smartt, a well-known electrical contractor, lost his life this morning in a collision involving two large sand trucks on Sheriff Street, Georgetown. Eyewitnesses reported...

Health Minister urges men to engage in early screenings 

See full statement from the Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony: Guyana joins the international community to observe International Men’s Day 2024 under the theme:...

CANU seizes 8.3lbs of cocaine at Springlands ‘backtrack service’

Some 8.3lbs of cocaine was on Monday seized by officers of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) at the Eno Backtrack Service in Springlands, Corentyne,...

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...