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The Government of Guyana has signed a US$3M grant agreement with the World Bank to improve drainage in the agricultural areas of Kuru Kururu, Coverden, Pearl and Sarah Johana, better manage water levels and increase the capacity of channels draining the EDWC. The East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC) is also to be strengthened through the […]
A Mocha Arcadia father of two died on Wednesday morning after being hit down by a mini bus while on his way home from work. Dead is 33-year-old Sheldon Lennox Waithe of Second Street, Mocha. He worked as a farmer on a plot of land in the area. Waithe, who was riding a bicycle with […]
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has expressed worry over the establishment of a Department of Defense at the Ministry of Presidency. The opposition party said it is dismayed by these developments in the Security Sector which have come to light during the course of the consideration of the estimates of the 2016 budget. The PPP […]
The Transformational Task Force for the University of Guyana recently held a working session and has come up with a list of recommendations for the local University. The 30 member Task Force is made up of representatives from constituent groups of the University, stakeholders representing the Government of Guyana, the private sector, civil society, and […]
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) is expressing disappointment with the continuous delay in the tabling of the telecommunications legislation to liberalize the sector. In a statement, the Commission said while it welcomes the fact that the government has announced its commitment in favour of the prompt liberalisation of Guyana’s telecommunication sector to be concluded before […]
Opposition Chief Whip in Parliament, Gail Teixeira got into a heated exchange with Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Barton Scotland and made it known that she is in the parliament to represent the people of Guyana and not to make the Speaker happy. “With no disrespect Sir, I am not here to make you […]
(CARICOM Today) Crime, unproved categorisation of the Region as a financial high risk area and the potentially devastating effects of the Zika virus were the threats identified by CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, in his urgent call for action to keep the Community’s well earned reputation safe and secure. Ambassador Irwin LaRocque made this call […]
Attorney General Basil Williams on Tuesday claimed that his Ministry intends to file possible legal action in an alleged fraud case with regard to the purchase of a new vehicle to the tune of $16.5 Million. Former Attorney General, Anil Nandlall, raised the issue and inquired whether the vehicle had already been procured. Mr. Williams […]
The sums budgeted for the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry were passed in the National Assembly on Tuesday and now stands as part of the 2016 estimates of expenditure. Among monies approved were $50 million for upgrades to the parks under the National Parks Commission. This includes the Botanical Gardens and the National Park in […]
Attorney-at-law and former Magistrate Gordon Guilhuys was arrested in Linden early on Tuesday morning after he allegedly attempted to coerce a police officer into getting a victim in a rape case to change a statement. Guilhuys is reportedly representing the accused in the matter and allegedly tried to get the police to make contact with […]
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