Calendar of Events for Guyana’s Golden Jubilee
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Firefighter tells Prison Unrest CoI that fires were lit at the doors of the cell
A Fireman who has given more than 20 years of service to the Guyana Fire Service on Wednesday described the March 3 unrest in The Camp Street Prison as “life threatening”. Fireman Garfield Benjamin, testifying before the Commission of Inquiry, said he does not believe that any amount of training could have prepared him or […]
Nawbatt’s contract signed weeks before 2015 elections; Foreign Affairs had no say in terms
Although he had been serving as High Commissioner to Canada for over three years, former PPP government Minister, Harrynarine Nawbatt only signed a contract for the position weeks before the PPP was voted out of office at the May 2015 general elections. In a blistering statement in response to Nawbatt’s $49 Million lawsuit against the […]
Hughes not reconsidering resignation as AFC Chairman
Attorney At Law Nigel Hughes is not backing down from his decision to resign as Chairman of the Alliance For Change. In a surprise move on Monday evening, Hughes told the AFC Management committee that he was moving on and no longer wanted to serve as the party’s Chairman. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, […]
Caribbean Airlines announces US$5 increase in cost for 2nd checked bag
The Trinidad and Tobago based Caribbean Airlines has announced that that from May 01, 2016 there will be a new rate of US$30.00 for passengers’ second checked bag. In a release, the airline said all passengers’ first checked piece of luggage will continue to fly free with the maximum weight allowed for each bag remaining 50 […]
CXC Makes Plans To Implement Electronic Testing
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): The Barbados-based Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) says it will soon implement electronic testing to allow learners to take their CXC examinations on a computer or electronic device. “This exciting, new initiative is in keeping with CXC’s commitment to observe global quality standards in the delivery of examination services and deliver enhanced learner […]
Boyce and Jefford organisation launches Relay Festival
The Boyce and Jefford Organisation has launched the inaugural Boyce and Jefford Relay Festival and Family Fun Day at 704 Lounge. The event, which promised lots of fun and prizes, is scheduled for April 24, at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary. “Let me indicate that despite being a first for Boyce/Jefford, it is […]
WI U-19 Cricket stars to make debut in CPL 2016
Six stars from the victorious West Indies Under-19 squad will feature in the 2016 HERO Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after the franchises completed their player rosters for the forthcoming campaign. Three players have been retained by their home teams; West Indies Under-19 captain Shimron Hetmyer(Guyana Amazon Warriors), fast bowler Alzarri Joseph (St Kitts & Nevis […]
Integrity Commission wants public’s opinion on Code of Conduct for Ministers and Parliamentarians
The Office of the Integrity Commission wants to know the public’s view and comments on the draft Code of Conduct for Government Ministers, Members of Parliament and Public Office Holders. In a notice in today’s Guyana Chronicle, the Integrity Commission has invited members of the public to make their comments known. Persons who may want […]
AFC leadership concerned about Agriculture’s direction under Holder
The Leadership of the Alliance For Change is not pleased with the direction in which the Agriculture sector is heading and may be getting ready to push for changes. The Minister of Agriculture in the coalition government, Noel Holder, was put forward by the Alliance For Change since the Agriculture portfolio was one which came […]
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