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President Irfaan Ali is leading a Guyana Government delegation to the coronation of British monarch, King Charles III. In a brief statement, the President’s office announced his departure this morning and explained that he will be among Heads of Government attending the event on Saturday in the United Kingdom. While in London, President Ali is […]
The Guyana Press Association (GPA) has accused the Government of attempting to set up a parallel organization that is intended to undermine the 78-year-old press association, and stifle press freedom in Guyana. In its World Press Freedom Day statement, the GPA said it is seeing renewed efforts by the sitting government to use its leverage […]
Months after local telecommunications and cable provider, E-net announced plans to expand its services to 4G/5G mobile services, the company has started the roll out of the service, with a “test drive” for potential customers. Enet, which boasts of being the only 100% locally owned telecommunications company and the newest mobile telecoms provider – has […]
The Guyana Police Force reported today that a post mortem examination conducted on the body of Sophia resident, Omar Ally, has revealed that he died of a heart attack. Ally was discovered dead in a room at the Quamina Guest House last Friday. A woman, with whom he shared an extra-marital affair, was seen jumping […]
Today is World Press Freedom Day and in a joint statement, the American, British Canadian and European Union representatives in Guyana reminded of the pivotal role that is played by the media and the need to protect freedom of the press in Guyana. The Western Diplomats in their statement said media workers should not be […]
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has granted approval for some 46 political parties, voluntary groups and individuals to contest the upcoming Local Government Elections. In accordance with the Local Authorities (Elections) Act, the Chief Elections Officer (CEO) Vishnu Persaud, has notified the parties, voluntary groups and individuals that their titles, symbols and candidates have been […]
The General Secretary of the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC), Lincoln Lewis has issued a call for the Special Parliamentary Select Committee to hold public hearings into the proposed establishment of the National Intelligence Agency and the National Intelligence Bill. The National Intelligence and Security Agency Bill was presented to the National Assembly last Monday […]
Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton on Monday called on the Government to respect the rights of workers, as he urged public servants to not allow themselves to be carried away by the hand-outs from the Government, when they deserve much more. He made the comments while addressing the Labour Day Rally hosted by the […]
The wife and other family members of a 46-year-old man who was found dead in a Quamina Street, Georgetown Hotel on Friday afternoon, are calling on the Police to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man’s death. The lifeless body of Omar Ally was found in a room at the Quamina Guest […]
On this Labour Day, the Guyana Public Service Union is demanding that the Government respects the rule of law, be inclusive, desist from its discriminatory posture and involve all stakeholders in decision-making processes. According to the GPSU, workers must remain unified to stand against challenges that are being thrown at them by the government. “The […]
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