President assures Government’s commitment to preserving the livelihood of sugar workers

(GINA)  Workers at the Wales sugar estate, West Bank Demerara are being assured that their well-being will be looked after as the APNU+AFC administration seeks a resolution through consultation to the sugar industry’s problems. Government is expected to invest at least $10B in the industry this year. President David Granger, speaking to the media today, […]

GRA recovers over $114 Million in campaign against smuggling

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been able to recover some $114 million in smuggled items during the first four months of the year, the revenue collection body announced on Wednesday. Among the items seized were a significant quantity smuggled chicken, mosquito coils that were banned and motor vehicles. The GRA said its Law Enforcement […]

PPP will join Independence celebrations but wants the President to speak on the roles of Jagan and Burnham

The opposition People’s Progressive Party announced on Wednesday that it intends to attend the 50th Anniversary flag raising ceremony to usher in the country’s jubilee celebrations but wants the President to talk about the role the Party’s founder leader and former President, the late Dr. Cheddi Jagan played in the achievement. Opposition Leader Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo confirmed […]