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A move by the Guyana Police Force, to include the word “Policia”, the Spanish name for Police, on the Force’s vehicles is not finding favor with former Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan. At a press conference today, the Opposition legislator lashed out at the GPF over the move, calling it ill-advised and abhorrent. Ramjattan said the […]
By Svetlana Marshall Maintaining that no agreement was reached with the Government on the US$214M in “unjustified claims” flagged by IHS Markit in the conduct of the Stabroek Block Cost Recovery Audit, President of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, Alistair Routledge, today said the Government, through the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), has reengaged the UK based audit […]
The Opposition APNU and AFC today expressed grave concern over the influx of Venezuela migrants who have been moving into the country, without any proper screening being done. During a press conference today, Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton, said the issue is now at crisis level. Mr. Norton said it is estimated that as many as […]
There is growing concern among officials about the spreading of Venezuelan propaganda on the border controversy in Guyana. In the past few days, reports have surfaced about the movement of Venezuelan military troops in villages close to a section of the border the country shares with Guyana. Those claims were triggered by a voice note […]
The preparation works for the construction of the new US$260M bridge across the Demerara River is moving apace, according to the Ministry of Public Works’ Permanent Secretary, Vladim Persaud. Persaud made the disclosure as he appeared before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) at the Public Buildings today to respond to a number of issues raised […]
President Irfaan Ali departed for Ottawa, Canada this morning, where he will join other CARICOM leaders for the Canada-CARICOM Summit. The Summit, which is being held under the theme “Strategic Partners for a Resilient Future”, aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Canada and the Region. The President held discussions with the Canadian High Commissioner to […]
With the Rose Hall estate factory grinding sugar again after six years, the estate appears to have already surpassed its production target. The sugar estate which reopened at the end of September 2023, has already produced in excess of 130 tonnes of sugar. During a visit to the Berbice region over the weekend, President Irfaan […]
A night out partying for a Mon Repos couple ended tragically this morning when 42-year-old Kimal Khan was shot dead on his motorcycle, as he waited for the traffic light to change on the Ogle Access Road, East Coast Demerara. The incident took place just after midnight as the motorcyclist and his 21-year-old girlfriend were […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has filed a $4.1 million lawsuit against 28-year-old Norton Street, Georgetown resident, Troy Humphrey, seeking damages and compensation for the damage to a section of the Eccles “Jaguar” roundabout, that was caused when a car being driven by Humphrey slammed into the recently commissioned structure. The incident took place on the […]
The Ministry of Public Works has been working around the clock to complete emergency repairs to the section of the Providence Red Road which crumbled and bulged yesterday as the earth beneath the road shifted under the weight of more than 30,000 tonnes of stone that were being stored nearby by the same Ministry of […]
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