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The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce in collaboration with its Small Business Bureau, hosted a procurement training workshop today for small businesses across the country. As part of the programme, small business owners were updated on the procurement laws and processes when bidding for government contracts, and other services. The training served as a […]
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to deliver its judgement on the preliminary objections raised by Venezuela in the border controversy case that was filed by Guyana this week. Although Venezuela, questioned the jurisdiction of the Court to hear and determine the border matter, it asked the very Court to throw out Guyana’s […]
The Executive Chairman of the Working People’s Alliance, Tacuma Ogunseye appeared in Court this morning and was charged with one count of attempting to excite racial hostility. After listening to the Prosecution’s case, the presiding Magistrate at the Vigilance Magistrates’ Court granted bail in the sum of $100,000. The Prosecution objected to bail, but Mr […]
WPA Executive Chairman and longtime political activist, Tacuma Ogunseye is expected in Court as early as today, to face incitement charges after spending the weekend behind bars. Mr. Ogunseye turned himself over to investigators on Friday morning, one day after a wanted bulletin was issued for his arrest. Once in custody, he exercised his right […]
Mayor of Georgetown Ubraj Narine, has announced that he will not be running for a City Council seat in the upcoming Local Government Elections, as he has already served five years on the Council. However, he pointed out that he will remain active in politics as a member of the People’s National Congress. “I will […]
President Irfaan Ali today assured that the government will be moving “very soon” to constitute the Public Service Commission, which will ultimately pave the way for the appointment of members to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The absence of a Judicial Service Commission has led to non-appointment of Judges. During a Press Conference today at […]
A 52-year-old man from C’ Field, Sophia is in Police custody after being busted with more than 35 pounds of marijuana in his possession. A Police report said the man and another man were spotted by the Police at around 6:35 this morning walking towards the old New Amsterdam ferry stelling with multiple bags in […]
Chairman of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Cathy Hughes believes the move by the Guyana Police Force to arrest the Chairman of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), Tacuma Ogunseye over statements he made at a political meeting, marks another sad day in the history of Guyana. While staying clear of addressing the controversial statements made […]
The US Embassy in Georgetown has announced that with the effect from the 30th May, the cost for a non-immigrant B1/B2 (visitors) visa application will be increased by US$25, taking it from the current US$160 to US$185. The Embassy explained that the move came as a decision from the US State Department The embassy also […]
Corruption in public office and constitutional reform are among the key issues that Leader of The New Movement (TNM), Dr Asha Kissoon intends to champion as she prepares to take up a seat in the National Assembly. Dr. Kissoon will be replacing Leader of the Liberty and Justice Party Lenox Shuman on the Joinder list. […]
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