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Four days after the $781.9B Budget was presented to the National Assembly, some of the country’s vendors in the capital city of Georgetown seem unmoved with the majority of them telling News Source that regardless of its magnitude, they still have to get up and go to work to earn an honest dollar. For them, […]
One month after he allegedly attacked and stabbed a presidential guard while disarming another and opening fire at the President’s official residence, Nigerian national, Ikena Chimezie appeared in Court this afternoon to face charges. The man who was hospitalised for the past month and was once hooked up to life support, had to be lifted […]
Another controversy is brewing at the Guyana Elections Commission over the creation of new positions and the appointment of persons to those positions by the Chairman without the knowledge of the full Commission. Opposition nominated Elections Commissioner, Vincent Alexander has accused the Chairman of GECOM, retired Justice Claudette Singh of secretly appointing the Commission’s IT Manager, […]
Having received $120 million last year to assist with the training of Police ranks, the Guyana Police Force is set to receive an additional $140 Million under the 2023 budget to also address the training of Police Officers. More than 3000 ranks are expected to be exposed to the training efforts, according to the Minister […]
Longstanding Member of the Peoples National Congress Reform, Dawn Hastings- Williams has been officially appointed the General Secretary of the party, replacing Geeta Chandan-Edmond, who recently resigned. PNC Leader Aubrey Norton made the announcement this morning, one week after News Source broke the story of his decision to appoint her. Ms. Hastings Williams, who is […]
Aimed at fast-tracking the licensing and registration process for business within the Tourism Industry, a Tourism Business Licensing Clinic was held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Wednesday. It attracted scores of new businesses. The licensing clinic was organized by the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA). Director of […]
The Ansa McAl company has added music to the ears of members of the Parkside Steel Orchestra, with the company announcing a three-year partnership with the popular steel band. With a return of the Panorama competition for Mashramani celebrations, Managing Director of Ansa McAl (Guyana) Troy Cadagon said the company believes it is the opportune […]
Preparations for the highly anticipated Local Government Elections appear to be at a standstill, as the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is still locked in discussions on the demarcation of several constituency boundaries. The move became necessary to correct the ‘unlawful’ formation of constituencies by the Minister of Local Government, Nigel Dharamlall. “We are still to […]
Dubbing it a people centered budget designed to stimulate economic activities and enhance the country’s infrastructure, at least two trade unions and the main private sector bodies are singing the praises for the $781.9B National Budget. In a statement today, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) which represents the majority of sugar workers, […]
The government has injected another $300m into its efforts to support the small business development fund for the further development of small businesses and for new small businesses coming on stream. Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh announced on Monday that some $584 million will be allocated to the Small Business Bureau this year with $300 […]
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