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The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has expressed its concern with the overwhelming number of infrastructure work that is being handled by foreign companies operating in Guyana. The GCCI statement comes as the government in collaboration with several private sector and civil society organizations are locked in discussions over the draft local content […]
A boat accident in the Essequibo River at Quarawak Falls has claimed the lives of two men. The body of one man has been recovered so far. The body of Rupununi businessman 53-year-old Darmindra Dean was discovered during searches in the area this afternoon, while the body of 68-year-old Roach Leo remains missing. Details of […]
The University of Guyana today announced that as it reopens for its new academic year on the 25th October, 65% of the University’s classes will remain online for the first semester from October 2021 to January 2022 due to prevailing COVID-19 conditions and ongoing building works In a statement, the University explained that the remaining 35% of […]
The Ministry of Health’s vaccination drive will get a boost next week when 100,000 doses of the US-made Pfizer vaccine are delivered as part of the COVAX initiative. Guyana received over 140,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine from the US Government last month and it’s currently being used to vaccinate children between the ages of […]
The Guyana Elections Commission is set to roll out public advertisements for seven top positions from tomorrow. GECOM is seeking applicants for the positions of Chief Elections Officer, Deputy Chief Elections Officer, Assistant Chief Elections Officer, Chief Accountant, Legal Officer, Logistics Manager, and Civic and Voter Education Manager. The Commission at its last statutory meeting […]
19-year-old Electrician Joshua Denny was shot dead by robbers early this morning while he was on his way to work, leaving his family members shattered and a community in disbelief. A police report said the incident occurred just after 7 o’clock this morning, moments after the young man left his Festival City, North Ruimveldt home […]
With the large number of persons who were administered a first dose of the AstraZeneca Coronavirus vaccine, the Ministry of Health has made a decision to suspend administering more first doses and focus on administering the second doses. The same AstraZenca vaccine is used for both first and second doses. A few weeks ago, the […]
The International Development Bank (IDB) is partnering with the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) to support the local bank as it diversifies its network of correspondent banks to offer trade products to more small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and clients in Guyana. This IDB and GBTI in a joint statement said the deal […]
Jamaican National Sandra Russell, who was kept in local police custody for an additional eight months after she completed her three and a half months for trafficking 70 grams of marijuana was today awarded $3.1 Million in damages by Chief Justice, Roxane George. Russell sued the State of Guyana for false imprisonment and being subjected […]
Director of Tourism Carla James has parted ways with the Guyana Tourism Authority triggering a search for a new Head of the tourism body. When contacted today, Ms. James said she is no longer at the Tourism Authority. She offered no comment. Chairman of the Tourism Authority Aubrey Major said the Board recently received the […]
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