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A number of certified Statements of Poll (SOPs) from the 2020 elections were tendered into evidence today as the trial into the allegations of attempted fraud during those elections resumed before Acting Chief Magistrate, Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The tendering of the SOPs saw the return of Police Inspector Nigel Stephens to […]
The Central Immigration and Passport Office has rolled out the e-appointment and e-passport application system. Guyanese citizens can apply for and renew their passports online through the official Guyana Passport Appointment System or by accessing portals via the Ministry of Home Affairs website. The digital system allows you to fill out applications, upload necessary documents, […]
A multi-agency investigation has been launched into the death of two miners following another mining pit cave-in at St. Elizabeth Backdam in the Potaro, Region 8 area. The two dead gold miners have been identified as 32-year-old Franky Hussain of North West District and 38-year-old Brazilian national, Neunes Da Silva. The two men were among […]
Three houses in Sophia were gutted by fire last evening in a suspected case of arson. The Guyana Fire Service was summoned to the scene in North Sophia just after 7 pm when one house was noticed going up in flames. Within minutes, the two nearby houses, which were located in the same yard, were […]
The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Housing has enlisted the help of Interpol and the US Federal Bureau of Investigations in its efforts to locate Housing Contractor, Omar Malik of the DreamVu homes company, which has scammed several young professionals out of millions of dollars. The Ministry in a statement said it remains […]
With the City of Georgetown still facing flash floods whenever it rains, a local engineer is challenging the Georgetown Mayor and City Council to adopt an automatic system to manage the sluices. In a recent presentation to the Georgetown City Council, local engineer, Patrice Jacobs explained that the city is drained by gravity for the […]
The 2024 Auditor General’s report has uncovered over payments of contractors by the Government to the tune of more than $1 Billion. APNU Member of Parliament, Dr Terrence Campbell today said the report by the Auditor General points to elevated risks of fraud, corruption, waste and mismanagement under the current Government. The 2024 Auditor General’s […]
Telecommunications giant, ONE Communications today commissioned its upgraded Giftland Mall location with a commitment to offer improved customer experience. The new location features architecturally inspired counter spaces and pods, sleek tech-forward displays areas, modern retail office design, relaxed and comfortable seating, and an interactive digital atmosphere. The company said customer expectations are evolving as a […]
The nine-member Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is scheduled to meet on Monday at the Public Buildings to elect its Chairman, APNU Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul disclosed today. The PAC is made up of Government Members of Parliament, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira; Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill; the Deputy Speaker […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has been ordered to pay prominent businessman Charles Ceres $15 Million after the High Court found that he made defamatory statements against the businessman. Mr. Jagdeo has also been ordered to pay an additional $2.1 million in costs to the businessman. The lawsuit stemmed from statements made by Mr. Jagdeo back […]
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