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The Guyana Police Force is investigating an armed confrontation between a group of Police Officers and gun carrying party goers outside a city nightclub recently. A video recording of the incident surfaced on social media today showing a number of men armed with guns and Police ranks in plain clothes arguing with each other. At […]
Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore, today said the development of the Stabroek Market Square is a “noble” project, but he admitted that poor communication and lack of proper consultation on the implementation of the project with the vendors by both the Ministry of Local Government and the Georgetown City Council resulted in initial push back. […]
The Ministry of Health today launched the Digital Health Training Institute in partnership with Mount Sinai and The Greater Guyana Initiative. The US$5M three-year initiative will see approximately 250 Guyanese from across the country being trained in User support, Health IT, Data science and Digital systems management. Executive Director of Mount Sinai – Guyana Health […]
The Guyana Government has announced the activation of additional automated speed cameras and radar speed signs across Region 3, now bringing the entire Region under coverage as part of the of the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS). The SRIS project is jointly managed by the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) and the Guyana Police Force […]
With the holiday shopping season swinging into high gear, the Competition and Consumers Affairs Commission is encouraging shoppers to create that list and check it twice before making a final purchase decision. The Commission has revealed that since the start of this year, it has received 461 complaints valued at $471.2 Million The Consumers Affairs […]
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand today clarified that the Minister of Local Government has no role to play in breaking the deadlock after the election for a Regional Chairman in Region 10 ended in a tie back in October. WIN Party Candidate Mark Goring, and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) […]
When the new tint policy for vehicles takes effect in January, vehicle owners found in breach of the policy will face a fine of $75,000 under new legislation. The new policy will allow a 35% tint waiver for all vehicle owners, while there will be special waivers for various categories of owners. Minister of Home […]
Guyana joined the rest of the world today in observing World AIDS Day, and Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony has pleaded with persons “at risk” of contracting HIV to get tested, and to seek the required treatment if necessary. Guyana has recorded 449 new cases of HIV in the past year. In total, there are […]
Guyana’s oil and gas sector is set to benefit from new investments as more international investors continue to eye the lucrative sector. Speaking at the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber’s Annual Dinner over the weekend, the President said reputable international companies and investors are flocking the country’s oil and gas sector for opportunities, whether […]
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand today reassured that vendors plying their trade at the Stabroek Market Square will not be removed, at least not now. She signaled the Government’s intention to bring structure to the country’s primary commercial zone, as part of its Beautification Project for the capital city of Georgetown. […]
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