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The sod has been turned for the construction of a $4.4 Billion hospital in Moruca, Region One. The Government has described the project as a transformative one that will significantly improve access to quality healthcare services in the Barima-Waini Region. At the sod-turning ceremony on Tuesday, President Irfaan Ali said the hospital’s construction will turn […]
A total of 434 students graduated from the Georgetown School of Nursing on Tuesday, representing one of the largest graduating classes in the school’s history. The graduating class included 201 Registered Nurses, 171 Nursing Assistants, and 36 Midwives. Addressing the graduates at the National Culture Centre, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony said the Government […]
An Eccles Industrial site storage bond owned by Kaieteur News and Bhena’s Footwear went up in flames on Tuesday evening, completely gutting the bond and destroying all of its contents. The Guyana Fire Service was summoned to the facility just after 5pm. The fire quickly spread out of control as it moved through the bond […]
Credit to the Private Sector grew by $150 Billion since the end of 2020, Senior Minister with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh has reveled. He made the disclosure this morning at the Pegasus Suites while addressing the World Trade Center Georgetown Conference on “Banking Made Easier.” The Finance Minister said the growth in credit […]
On Wednesday, the Government will be asking the National Assembly to approve $30.5B to facilitate the $100,000 one-off cash grant initiative targeting Guyanese 18-years and older. The $30.5B forms part of the $84.5B being sought in supplementary funding by the Government. Senior Minister with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh said the Government is looking […]
Four Venezuelans were today charged and remanded to jail for attempted murder, over the stabbing of a Policeman on Saturday night at the Stabroek Market square in Georgetown. The four accused, 21-year-old Victoria La Cruz, 19-year-old Gabriel Campose, 37-year-old Lilbeth Valasquez and 26-year-old Jesus Herrea, appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore this morning, charged with the […]
A 26-year-old soldier attached to the Guyana Defence Force was today charged and remanded to jail for the attempted murder of his girlfriend. The accused, Philon Edwards, from West Coast Berbice, was not required to enter a plea to the indictable attempted murder charge this morning as he appeared at the Blairmont Magistrates’ Court Edwards […]
The Georgetown City Council is preparing for the busy Christmas shopping season by granting approval for seasonal vending along the streets in specific downtown areas. Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore, explained today that persons wishing to secure a spot for their vending during the holidays season can do so at a cost of $3000 per […]
President Irfaan Ali recently reaffirmed the Guyana’s commitment to defending its sovereignty and utilizing its oil wealth for transformative development. During a recent interview on DD India TV Network, President Ali addressed the ongoing border controversy with Venezuela and outlined ambitious plans to leverage Guyana’s resources for the benefit of its people. On the long-standing […]
Families of deceased persons can now access up to $750,000 from their estates lodged in any financial institution or owed to them by the State, without needing letters of administration or probate. This follows the passage of the Deceased Persons Estates’ Administration (Amendment) Bill 2024. The Bill fills a gap that existed in the legislation […]
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