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Armed with a purse carrying $1.382 Trillion, the PPP Civic Government plans to immediately push ahead with its development agenda for the year, as it also prepares for upcoming elections. After four days of the examination of the Budget estimates, the National Assembly on Wednesday night passed the $1.382 Trillion Budget, which was piloted through […]
Days after a Special Disciplinary Tribunal established by the Police Service Commission completed its hearing into disciplinary complaints that were filed against Assistant Commissioner Calvin Brutus and provided the Commission with its report, the Police Service Commission has fired Mr. Brutus. Mr. Brutus never attended any of hearings and has challenged the legality and constitutionality […]
Tragedy gripped the Durban Backlands community this morning when City Councillor for the area and businessman, Kyle Solomon was brutally stabbed to death after chasing a teen he caught breaking into his shop. Solomon reportedly woke up at around 4am and noticed someone trying to break into his shop. Neighbours said he raised an alarm […]
Police have arrested a 21-year-old truck driver for causing the death of a 65-year-old cyclist this morning in an accident at Covent Garden on the East Bank of Demerara. A Police report identified the dead pensioner as Vakeanand Sukdeo of Little Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara. The truck involved in the accident was […]
27-year-old North East La Penitence resident, A’ishah McKenzie, might have been prepared for more than afternoon tea on Monday afternoon as she was busted with just over 5 pounds of cocaine in her suitcase while preparing to board a flight to London. The bust was made by the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit. McKenzie was checked-in […]
With the intention of improving Solid Waste Management in the country, $1.6B has been approved in this year’s budget for the maintenance of several landfill sites across the country. As the Committee of Supply considered the $41.8B budgeted for the Ministry of Local Government, Minister of Local Government, Sonia Parag explained that $1.6B will be […]
The National Assembly Committee of Supply has approved $2.7 Billion for the upgrade of the Bourda Market, Bourda Green, East La Penitence, Stabroek, and East Ruimveldt markets, as well as supporting the drainage network in the areas. During the consideration of the Budget estimates, Local Government Minister, Sonia Parag said the works will be implemented […]
Minister of Health, Dr Fank Anthony has announced that through the National Public Health Reference Lab, Guyana is now providing the World Health Organization (WHO) with samples to help design influenza vaccines. The supply of the influenza samples follows the accreditation of the National Public Health Reference Lab in 2024 by the Pan American Health […]
An additional $30 Billion has been approved by the Committee of Supply for the continuation of the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant. Distribution of the grant started with public servants and pensioners in December, but has slowed down since. It is expected to now continue after the passage of the budget this week. The […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has attempted to distance the Government from the questionable commercial land deals that have been reportedly going down at the Central Housing and Planning Authority. The Authority falls directly under the Ministry of Housing and commercial land deals are generally approved by the President’s office. During his “Issues in the News” […]
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