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Additional mechanisms will be put in place soon that will require persons seeking employment at the various ports to be cleared by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), as it steps up port security, and increase training and investment with support from Chile. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill made the announcement today while delivering remarks […]
The apparent fallout between Chartered Accountant and former political hopeful Nigel Hinds and some government officials seems to be growing with Hinds now taking on the Guyana government on claims of discrimination against afro- Guyanese. Mr. Hinds and Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh went head-to-head last week trading words, with the Finance Minister declaring that […]
The Private Sector Commission in a statement this morning issued a call on the government to declare Tuesday, September 27, 2022, a National Holiday because of a knockout cricket matching involving the Guyana Amazon warriors. “With the Guyana Amazon Warriors slated to play against Barbados Royals at 10:00 hours followed by St. Lucia Kings playing […]
The Ministry of Legal Affairs has announced that Guyana is inching towards having its own Law School, administered and managed by the Council of Legal Education. In a statement last evening, the Attorney General’s Chambers announced that the Council has found favour with a recent proposal by the Government of Guyana to provide the lands […]
Another mining pit accident at an interior location has claimed the life of a 37-year-old miner, triggering another investigation and renewing calls for better safety practices in the gold mining industry. North West District miner, Omar Oselmo lost his life last Thursday when a gold mining pit collapsed and completely covered him at Sandhill Backdam […]
The Government has announced that Cabinet has granted approval for sweeper/cleaners at all public schools to be immediately offered employment on a full-time contract gratuity basis at the public service minimum wage level. In a statement today, the Government said the Cabinet has given the directive in order for steps to be taken to regularize […]
A request by Opposition Member of Parliament Ganesh Mahipaul for information on the renumeration packages being offered to the Members of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the 2020 Elections, was shot down by the Commissioner of Information Charles Ramson, who made it known that his office is not a “One-Stop- Shop.” In a […]
Civil society grouping, Article 13 has written President Irfaan Ali requesting the release of information on taxes paid by the state on behalf of Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) and its partners, under the 2016 Petroleum Sharing Agreement (PSA). Under the 2016 PSA, the Government is expected to pay taxes on behalf of […]
The Government of Guyana will be stepping up its international campaign soon to be given a seat at the table of the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member. The council deals with the maintenance of international peace and security, and holds the authority to adopt legally binding resolutions, deploy peacekeeping missions and impose […]
The Guyana/Suriname Ferry Service has ben suspended until further notice, according to a statement from the management of the service. The statement indicated that the M.V. Canawaima will be out of operation which is due to mechanical failure of the second engine onboard vessel. The management of the critical crossing between Guyana and Suriname said […]
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