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Agents of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit and the Guyana Revenue Authority have busted a large quantity of cocaine concealed in over 300 pieces of plywood that was being prepared for export. The bust took place at Yarowkabra on the Linden Soesdyke Highway. The cocaine laden plywood was in a 40 ft container. Head of […]
The Board of the Central Housing and Planning Authority has made a decision to do corrective works to scores of the turnkey government houses that were built under the PPP Civic administration. Over $100 Million will be spent on the works which should begin within the next two weeks. Board Members recently visited a number […]
Former President Donald Ramotar has declared that the coalition government is lying when it comes to issue surrouning US$5 Million that was owed to the Government of Guyana as the remaining payment for the Government shares in GT&T that were sold to a Chinese government. The Government yesterday announced that based on a probe, documents […]
The Government has set aside a total of $150 million to be utilized for the completion of Durban Park in time for Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations next month. The project which was being solely executed and funded by private interest is now being mobilized by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure under the supervision of […]
Police investigators have arrested the ex-boyfriend of the Sophia woman who was found murdered after going missing on the eve of her sister’s wedding. The ex-boyfriend who lives in Mahdia was arrested following the discovery of the body two days ago. Police sources have indicated that phone records show that the ex-boyfriend was the only […]
The Government of Guyana, today, signed a US$1 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Government via its High Commissioner in Guyana, Mr. Venkatachalam Mahalingam for the set-up of an Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Centre of Excellence in Guyana. This Centre will provide training for public sector ICT professionals to ensure the availability […]
The Government of Guyana is trying to figure out exactly who may have collected US$5 Million under the former PPP Civic government for the Government shares in GT&T that were sold to a Chinese company. Minister of State, Joe Harmon and an official from the government’s holding company, NICIL, recently travelled to China to settle […]
It what sports commentators have described as an irresistible offer, the Government of Guyana on Wednesday confirmed that the country will be hosting the Finals, Semi-Finals and four other matches in the Caribbean Premier League cricket competition. The glitzy tournament, which brings together some of the best cricketers from across the globe on franchise teams, […]
Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Troman has indicated and given the assurance that the BaiShanLin logging company is still no longer allowed to do as it wants in Guyana. Speaking at a post-cabinet press briefing this afternoon, Minister Trotman said that the company is still not being allowed to export logs and has come under […]
The Guyana Revenue Authority has lashed out at former President Bharrat Jagdeo over the GRA’s decision to settle a tax case wit Demerara Distiller Limited. Jagdeo had described the settlement as “scandalous” and said that the country was losing billions of dollars by the GRA deciding to settle the case. In a strongly worded statement […]
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