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Guyana’s first Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sir Shirdath Ramphal today issued a call for all Guyanese to be united as the country faces the beginning of the proceedings at the International Court on the border controversy with Venezuela. Speaking at the dedication of the new Ramphal House Protocol Building, Sir Shridath reminded that in this […]
As the political parties enter the home stretch with their campaigns, The Carter Center has issued a call for them to refrain from provocative speech. In a statement today, The Carter Center, which has been monitoring the campaigns, said it is concerned about the elevation of rhetoric on the campaign trail. According to the Carter […]
The sod was turned yesterday afternoon for the construction of two more branded hotels at Ogle, a short distance away from where a new AC Marriott hotel will also be built. The latest project, which will carry the Hilton brand, will see just over US$100 million being invested. At the sod-turning yesterday, Finance Minister […]
With several sections of the historic Georgetown City Hall building in disrepair and falling to pieces, the City Council has launched a renovation fund to pick up support for the complete restoration of the City Hall. At the launching this morning, City Mayor Ubraj Narine said the decision to launch the renovation fund followed discussions […]
Three persons, including a husband and wife, were today charged and remanded to jail for the murder of ex-soldier, 22-year-old Daniel Forde. The man was beaten to death last week at Silver Hill, Linden Soesdyke Highway after one resident claimed that he was a thief. Appearing at the Diamond/Grove Magistrates’ Court this morning were Courtney […]
The newly rehabilitated Georgetown Hospital Staff Quarters on Quamina and Waterloo Streets was commissioned this morning by President David Granger. The living quarters had been closed for a number of years but was recently completely rehabilitated and refurbished as part of a Ministry of Public Health initiative. Over $281 million was spent on the rehabilitation […]
The quick thinking of a licensed firearm holder saved a woman who was being chased by two bandits in the Kitty area this afternoon. According to reports, the licensed firearm holder shot both men while rushing to the woman’s rescue in the William Street, Kitty area. The men attempted to retreat after being shot but […]
The Guyana Public Service Union is now the official representative body for workers of the Guyana Revenue Authority. Today, the GPSU and the GRA signed the Agreement for Recognition and Avoidance and Settlement of Disputes. The signing of the agreement cemented the GPSU as the recognised union for the GRA workers. The GPSU is hoping […]
A small group of relatives and some friends of late cyclist Jude Bentley picketed outside the Magistrates’ Court today calling for charges to be laid against former GDF Chief of Staff Gary Best. Bentley died on the spot two Saturdays ago when he was hit down by a vehicle that was being driven by Best […]
Political newcomer and businessman, Robert Badal, who is heading the Change Guyana party into the upcoming elections, has blasted the manifesto plans of the major political parties. Mr. Badal, who launched his party’s manifesto two weeks ago used his weekly press conference today to call out the APNU+AFC coalition and the PPP for the promises […]
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