By News Source Guyana on March 9, 2021
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Opposition Leader Joe Harmon has issued a call on President Irfaan Ali to begin the consultation process to confirm Justice Yonette Cummings as the substantive Chancellor of the Judiciary and Justice Roxann George as the substantive Chief Justice. The two Judges have been acting in the top judicial positions for the past three years. Under […]
By News Source Guyana on March 9, 2021
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Former Finance Minister, Winston Jordan is denying that he colluded with NICIL in vesting a property to BK Marine Inc. The property in question is situated in North Cummingsburg Georgetown and is reported to have been valued at approximately $5B, according to the Attorney General. The Government through the Attorney General Anil Nandlall recently initiated […]
By News Source Guyana on March 9, 2021
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Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony today dismissed concerns by some health workers that they could be penalized for refusing to take the coronavirus vaccines that are being made available to them. During his daily update on COVID-19 in Guyana, Dr. Anthony said being vaccinated is voluntary and no person, including those offering healthcare services will […]
By News Source Guyana on March 9, 2021
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Former President Donald Ramotar is the first political leader in Guyana to be given the Coronavirus vaccine. In a post on social media, the former President announced that he has been vaccinated against the virus. He encouraged other citizens to take the vaccine when it becomes available to them. “I know that many people have […]
By News Source Guyana on March 8, 2021
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The drug pushers in Guyana appear to be stopping at nothing to get the cocaine out of the country, with dried saltfish being their latest failed effort. The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit has announced the arrest of six persons following the discovery of more than 7 pounds of cocaine that was stashed in a shipment […]
By News Source Guyana on March 8, 2021
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The People’s National Congress Reform and the Alliance for Change, the two largest parties in the APNU+AFC coalition have recommitted to the principles of gender equality in their International Women’s day messages. For its part, the PNC said it is proud of having consistently championed women’s causes for several decades since its presentation of the State […]
By News Source Guyana on March 8, 2021
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The Guyana Police Force announced this morning that it was forced to arrest the owners of three bars located at the Giftland Mall Entertainment strip over the weekend for breaches of the COVID-19 regulations. The three were released on station bail, but are expected to face charges in Court tomorrow. The Guyana Police Force reminded […]
By News Source Guyana on March 8, 2021
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As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI), the Canadian High Commission and Impressions Advertising are urging persons to do more in support of Gender Equality. The “I Love Guyana” sign outside the GBTI headquarters in Kingston has added a challenge board in recognition of International Women’s Day. […]
By News Source Guyana on March 8, 2021
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The Government, through the Attorney General’s Chambers, has approached the High Court with hopes to recover several acres of lands at Plantation Ruimveldt, Greater Georgetown from a City businessman. The Government’s contention is that the owner of Car Care Enterprise, Wilfred Branford acquired the land below market value, and at the time of the transaction, […]
By News Source Guyana on March 8, 2021
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As Guyana joins the rest of the world today in observing International Women’s Day, Human Services Minister is encouraging the nation to celebrate the acts of courage and determination by ordinary women. While noting that no country has fully achieved the promise of gender equality, Minister of Human Services, Dr. Vindyha Persaud in an International […]