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Government to go after squatters across the country -AG Nandlall

Describing squatting as a Criminal Offense, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affair, Anil Nandlall has warned that the Government will have no other option, but to use coercive measures to remove squatters in a number of areas. The Government has regularized a number of squatter settlements across the country in recent times. But the […]

Government moving ahead with plans to build new Bourda Market; Major rehablitation planned for Stabroek Market

The Government will be moving ahead with plans to construct a new Bourda Market, and expand and upgrade the iconic Stabroek Market, according to Minister of Local Government, Priya Manickchand. During an appearance on an online talk show last evening, the Minister said the technical teams are currently redesigning the new structure for both markets, […]

APNU calls on President to come clean on ownership, financing and operation of multi-billion dollar farming facility

The Opposition, APNU today said President Irfaan Ali must come clean on the full ownership, financing and operation of the multi-billion farming facility that he has admitted to owning at Long Creek on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway. In a statement that followed a weekend revelation by the Leader of Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed that the President owns […]

Transparency International-Guyana calls for fair and impartial probe of President’s multi-billion dollar farming facilities

Alarmed by recent reports that President Irfaan Ali owns a massive farm at Long Creek on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway, Transparency International Guyana (TI Guyana) is calling for a fair and impartial investigation to be conducted immediately into the President and his multi-billion-farm facility. Over the weekend, the Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed accused the President of […]

St. Kitts-Nevis PM chides Regional Leaders over public debate on private CARICOM matters

Prime Minister of St.Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrence Drew, has called for unity within the regional movement, as it is the region’s greatest strategic advantage. Speaking at the opening of the 51st Regular meeting of Heads of Government, Prime Minister Drew noted that in recent months, the unity of the region has been called into […]

CARICOM Secretary General urges Regional Leaders to redouble efforts to close gaps on existing challenges

The 51st Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government opened on Sunday in Gros Islet, St Lucia, with Secretary General, Dr Carla Barnett, challenging the regional leaders to do what is necessary to implement key aspects of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). Dr Barnett explained that while steps have been […]

President admits ownership of massive farm and ranch on highway; Accuses Opposition Leader of blackmail

A detailed video release by Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed this morning on a massive 150-acre “ranch” and farm owned by President Irfaan Ali along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway has gotten the President’s attention, and an admission that he is the owner of the facility. In a 24-minute packaged video release that included drone footage and photographs […]