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US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch met with City Mayor Ubraj Narine today and the two discussed several issues related to the City of Georgetown and its management. The Council’s relationship with the Government was also discussed. After the meeting, Ambassador Lynch told the press that the two sides not only discussed challenges but also […]
Current Chairman of the Guyana Revenue Authority and former Minister of Finance, Saisnarine Kowlessar has been identified to serve in the position of Guyana’s High Commissioner to India. The economist, who served as Finance Minister between 1999 and 2006, is expected to take up the new role within weeks, according to Government sources familiar with […]
The Education Ministry today laid down the new rules on hairstyles for students in public schools and warned school administrators that they cannot suspend, send home or refuse access to learning to students over their hairstyles. In a memo to all headteachers in the public education system, Chief Education Officer, Saddam Hussein also warned that […]
A combative President Irfaan Ali went live on social media from his office at the Presidential complex this afternoon to defend the Government’s decision to relocate the Mocha residents in the path of a highway construction plan, while urging those who are still holding up to accept the government’s offer to move. “There are seven […]
Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton today accused the government of discriminating against several families of Cane view, Mocha Arcadia, who had their properties bulldozed to facilitate drainage works, close to where the government is building a highway. During a press conference today, Mr. Norton said the government’s actions are unacceptable and should be condemned. […]
by Svetlana Marshall The Ministry of Housing with backing from the Riot Squad of the Guyana Police Force moved back into the Mocha Arcadia community today in another effort to demolish the remaining houses as the Government moves ahead with its plans to construct a major roadway nearby. Scores of residents protested the move, leading […]
With China relaxing its COVID-19 measures and allowing its citizens to travel more freely even as COVID-19 cases in the country are on the rise, the Government of Guyana has made a decision to require all travelers from China from the age of two years, to present a negative COVID-19 test result. In the directive, […]
Opposition Members of Parliament Volda Lawrence and Dr. Karen Cummings along with Opposition Chief Scrutineer, Carol Smith-Jospeh all appeared before the Elections Commission of Inquiry today and exercised their right to remain silent. The three were summoned by the Commission to appear and offer testimony. Lawrence and Smith-Joseph were represented by Attorney Nigel Hughes, who […]
Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill is fighting back against the growing claims of the discrimination in the awarding of government contracts. The Opposition and several groups have come out against the government, questioning its policy as it relates to the awarding of contracts. Allegations have also been leveled against the Government about close friends […]
With over 300 active cases of COVID-19 in the country, the Ministry of Health is encouraging persons who are still not vaccinated to get vaccinated and those who are fully vaccinated are being encouraged to get a booster dose. The Ministry of Health has indicated that it has vaccines available across the country and persons […]
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