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The Government today announced that it has given approval for 300 senior teachers from across the country to be granted duty- free concessions. At the post-cabinet press briefing today, Director General of the Ministry of the Presidency, Joe Harmon, announced that the beneficiaries will be Headteachers and their Deputies of Grade A and B schools, […]
President David Granger, this morning, accepted the Letters of Credence from Suriname’s new Ambassador to Guyana, Ebu Rohno Jones. The President said the appointment will further consolidate relations between the two neighbouring countries. The accreditation ceremony was held at the Ministry of the Presidency. President Granger told the new Ambassador said that he is pleased […]
With the possibility of early elections, the Government took legislation to the National Assembly to ensure that the Guyana Elections Commission is fully funded for the hosting of elections. Finance Minister Winston Jordan presented a Supplementary Budget Bill to the National Assembly this afternoon, seeking total funding of just over $7.9 Billion. Of that amount, […]
The Mahdia resident who allegedly stabbed a miner when he was refused an alcoholic drink appeared in Court today to face a murder charge, related to the stabbing death of the same miner. 55-year-old Phillip Bachhus aka “Tattoo nose”, appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly today and was not required to enter a plea to the […]
President David Granger today indicated that other changes will be coming to his government. Speaking to reporters at his office this morning, the President said before the end of this month, he will be announcing changes to the Permanent Secretaries in the various Ministries. According to the President, “other changes have to be made at […]
Republic Bank confirmed that some of its customers have been impacted by recent fraudulent activity on its Visa International Debit Cards. In a statement this afternoon, the bank said through its robust monitoring systems, it was able to quickly identify cases where customers’ cards were compromised and was able to effectively minimise the risk to […]
Sources close to Republic Bank have confirmed to News Source that the financial institution is working along with the Visa card company to probe several complaints from customers about their debit accounts. The bank is expected to issue an official statement later today. A number of customers have complained that they have noticed deductions from […]
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport has announced that the recently introduced airport facilitation fees are now being incorporated in the ticket prices for all of the airlines. In a statement last evening, the Airport management explained that the new system went into full operation on the 11th of May. Passengers will no longer be required […]
Police investigators have arrested the ex-husband of a West Demerara woman for her murder. The businessman, Ryan Sugrim, who operates a gas station in the Crane area, was reportedly taken into custody to be questioned about his ex-wife’s disappearance. Police sources have revealed that the man led investigators to an area behind a gas station, […]
A survey of 55 randomly selected food service establishments in the Region 4 and Region 5 areas has uncovered some shocking findings. The survey was conducted by the Government Analyst Food and Drug Department and was carried out between September of last year and March of this year. The report did not name the businesses […]
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