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Speaking before Members of Parliament and several members of the Diplomatic Community, President David Granger told the National Assembly that Venezuela’s ongoing threats remain an offense to Guyana’s sovereignty. He said the new decree issued by Venezuela, still stands as a “bone in Guyana’s throat” since it threatens the use of force in Guyana’s exclusive economic zone. […]
The Chief Executive Officer of the Guyoil Oil Company, Badrie Persaud has been asked to proceed on over 200 days of leave that is owed to him. Mr. Persaud is expected to proceed on leave from tomorrow, July 10th, 2015. It is unlikely that he will be retained by the government. Persaud was one of […]
Guyana’s Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo has indicated that there is documentary evidence that Venezuela’s decision to end the PetroCaribe oil for rice deal was communicated to former PPP government long before the May 11 elections but the former administration never made the issue known to the Guyanese public. The Prime Minister said the former Agriculture Minister, the former […]
Four men have been taken into custody following the early morning home invasion and beating of Land Court Judge, Nicole Pierre and her husband. The ordeal took place at the couple’s Felicity, East Coast Demerara home just after 1:20 this morning. According to a police statement, the Special Constable who provides security duties for the […]
Three staffers at the Government Information Agency (GINA) have been handed termination letters as the massive restructuring by the new APNU+AFC government takes effect. The agency has also received two resignations but maintains that it is adequately staffed to carry out its functions. GINA’s new Director, Beverley Alert, who was an APNU+AFC candidate at the […]
Government is moving to address the delays experienced by citizens seeking to acquire or renew passports; especially those from the Diaspora. This is an issue that has been raised both locally and internationally, Minister of State Joseph Harmon told the media today during a post- Cabinet press conference at the Ministry of the Presidency. The […]
The Government of Guyana is getting ready to review the One Laptop Per Family project and it is expected that the multi million dollar initiative which was started under the previous administration will be scrapped. Minister of State, Joe Harmon paid a visit to the OLPF office on Wednesday and was given a tour of […]
Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum has returned the file regarding the probe into the alleged fraudulent transfer of government vehicles, to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack for further advice. The file was first sent to the DPP two Fridays ago when the police wrapped up the initial investigations but was sent to the police […]
The APNU+AFC coalition government has indicated that it is not threatened or worried by the selection of former President Bharrat Jagdeo by the People’s Progressive Party as the Opposition leader but the coalition believes it will be up to the people of Guyana to make a determination on his credibility. Minister of State and APNU […]
The government has released details of the new crime fighting strategy which was outlined by President David Granger in consultation with the Commissioner of Police and other security personnel during an urgent meeting on Tuesday. The new strategy which is aimed directly at addressing violent and other criminal activity, includes plans to redeploy police ranks […]
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