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Chairman of the International Decade for People of African Descent Assembly – Guyana (IDPADA-G), Vincent Alexander has stated that IDPADA-G will redouble its efforts in the struggle against discrimination, marginalization and oppression of African descendants as the United Nations has declared another Decade for People of African Descent. The new decade is themed “People of […]
The University of Guyana has obtained universal institutional accreditation for the first time in its 62 year history. While several programmes at the University have enjoyed individual programme accreditation for specific disciplines, this is the first time the University applied for and received universal institutional accreditation. Chief Executive Officer of the National Accreditation Council, Dr […]
The Police Force’s Office of Professional Responsibility and the Police Complaints Authority are leading the investigations into the Police shooting deaths of two men at Mahaicony last week. One of the men shot dead by the Police was Roger Pierre, who was believed to be of unsound mind and had reportedly attacked a number of […]
By Svetlana Marshall Warning that Guyana could find itself plagued by the Dutch Disease in the absence of the prudent management of its resources, Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes, is calling on the Government to reconsider the $1.3 Trillion 2025 National Budget in consultation with the Opposition. In an interview with […]
In extending best wishes and congratulations to newly inaugurated United States President Donald Trump, President Irfaan Ali has indicated Guyana’s readiness to work closely with the new US Government. In a statement to the new US President, President Ali said “the Government of Guyana looks forward to working closely with you and your administration to […]
A number of Government agencies have been working together in the ongoing efforts to tackle drug trafficking and gun smuggling in Guyana. That work is expected to continue and be aided by the expansion of the container scanner system at the wharves that facilitate international shipments. Appearing on the Department of Public Information’s “Budget in […]
The Guyana Police Force has announced the discovery of 113 pounds of marijuana in an unfinished building in the village of Wash Clothes in Mahaicony on the East Coast of Demerara. The Police would not say what triggered a search of the unfinished building, but in a statement it was explained that the search at […]
Outraged over the decision by the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission to rule against the introduction of biometrics for the this year’s Elections, the Working People’s Alliance today called for mass demonstrations to have the decision reversed. The WPA said the decision is a fatal blow against free, fair, and credible elections in Guyana, […]
Describing the $1.3 Trillion Budget as one that ignores the plight of the poor and working class, former Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan said the “hodgepodge” of measures included in National Budget will not address poverty, nor the plethora of challenges confronting the poor. Appearing on PNC’s programme “Nation Watch” on Sunday, Mr. Jordan, who […]
The Central Government recorded a deficit of $376.4 Billion or 7.3% of the GDP, at the end of last year. The Minister responsible for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh has explained that overall, the Central Government’s expenditure stood at $1.2 Trillion, exceeding the $784.6 billion in revenue earnings. In giving a breakdown, the Finance Minister said […]
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