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President of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union, Seepaul Narine is standing firm behind the sugar workers who recently staged protest actions at two estates, making it clear that GAWU will not be deterred in its calls for workers to be respected. In a letter to the press addressing recent criticism of the protest […]
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today heard arguments for the case about whether the Guyana Court of Appeal has the jurisdiction to hear and determine the appeal filed to challenge the dismissal of the APNU+AFC’s Election Petition 99 of 2020. At the heart of the case before the CCJ is whether the Chief Justice […]
President Irfaan Ali, on Monday, joined investors of Pasha Global Investments for the sod turning exercise for a 500-room hotel to be constructed at Lilliendaal on the East Coast of Demerara. The first phase of the project will see 150 rooms being constructed by the end of 2024 and the second phase will see between […]
Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Judge, Jacob Wit today took a swipe at the slow pace at which election petitions are being dealt with in Guyana. Admitting that the issue is not confined to Guyana, Justice Wit said the system here seems to be more comfortable punishing litigants for a few days of late service […]
Five days after a 19-year-old West Demerara construction worker died from stab wounds after he was attacked on his way home, a 23-year-old construction worker has been charged and remanded for the murder. The accused, Keon Carr appeared in Court today and was not required to enter a plea to the murder of Chris Gaichan […]
Police Constable Kelon Gilbert, who was recorded and had his image posted across social media when he fell asleep while performing security functions at the home of Government Advisor Harry Gill has filed a lawsuit against the Government official. Gilbert is claiming $5 million for emotional distress and violation of his rights. He accused the […]
Another meeting of the Public Accounts Committee was called off this morning after the Government Members of the Committee were all absent. A few months ago, the Government used its majority in the National Assembly to pass an amendment to the standing order that governs a quorum for the Public Accounts Committee. For the Committee […]
Opposition Member of Parliament, Amanza Walton- Desir has issued a call on the Government to ensure equitable access to financial support for citizens as the cost of living continues to rise. During a public meeting at the Stabroek Square on Friday night, MP Walton-Desir said it is evident that Guyanese across the divide are facing […]
As the Ministry of Housing prepares for the international building expo which opens this weekend, the government has announced that it will be moving into the East Bank Demerara community of Great Diamond soon to begin the construction of 170 low-income houses. In a statement, the Department of Public Information indicated that seventeen contractors will […]
The Medical Council of Guyana and the Ministry of Health are taking the matter of the young man who has been impersonating a doctor seriously and intend to file a formal criminal complaint against him. The young man who goes by the name Mikhail McLennan had first denied that he has been posing as a […]
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