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The new US$6.9 million College of Medical Sciences building at the University of Guyana was commissioned today by President Irfaan Ali. With funding from the Government of Guyana and the World Bank, the facility includes a 200-capacity lecture theatre and several science and research laboratories. President Ali said the multimillion-dollar project was conceptualized in 2013. […]
Georgetown Mayor, Alfred Mentore today said the City Council is prepared to challenge the Minister of Local Government, Sonia Parag in Court should there be any attempt by her to block the Municipality from waiving the interest on outstanding rates and taxes owed by property owners in the city. In an interview with News Source […]
Police investigators have arrested a 26-year-old man from Friendship on the East Bank of Demerara, who was nabbed today with $180,000 in $5,000 bills that are suspected to be counterfeit notes. The suspect, Tristan Franklyn, was nabbed by the Police after a Banks DIH Cashier at the company’s Stabroek location reported that the man had […]
Mayor of Linden, Sharma Solomon continues to express his displeasure at the failure of the Ministry of Public Works to engage the Mayor and Town Council and the wider Linden community on the ongoing works on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. Earlier today, Works Minister Juan Edghill visited the construction site to meet with contractors and engineers, […]
Outspoken Guyanese activist, Melissa Atwell-Holder aka Melly Mel, has promised that she will continue her activism, and she has laid blame for her recent detention in the United States squarely at the feet of the Guyana Government and its hired lobbying firm. US registration information recently revealed that the Guyana Government has hired the services […]
With growing complaints from motorists about the impact of the repair works along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway and the damages being done to their vehicles, Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill traveled along the highway this morning to observe the works and meet with the contractors and stakeholders. The Minister said he intends to meet with […]
Longstanding Commissioner at the Guyana Elections Commission, Vincent Alexander, is warning that the system of Representative Democracy in Guyana can become skewed if Guyanese are allowed to vote anywhere, regardless of their address. Alexander weighed in on the issue last Friday, moments after the Attorneys in the House-to-House Verification Case wrapped up their arguments in […]
Social media commentator, Mikhil Rodrigues aka “Guyanese Critic” has lost in his attempt to get the High Court to overturn a judgment against him in favour of Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed. He has been informed by the Court that the $52 Million judgment against him still stands and he will now have to pay additional […]
The U.S Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) today commenced its 2025 Medical Mission in Guyana, in partnership with the Ministry of Health. The Medical team will be working closely with Guyanese healthcare professionals to provide high quality medical, surgical, ophthalmology, and dental care services at the Port Mourant Hospital, the New Amsterdam Regional Hospital, […]
Almost two years after he was freed of a misconduct in public office charge in relation to the signing of a vesting order, former Finance Minister Winston Jordan appeared in Court again today to face a new charge of misconduct in public office in relation to the signing of a different vesting order. The Economist, […]
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