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Re-migrant Pilot complains about Government’s approach to remigrants

Despite the government’s call for overseas based Guyanese to return home and support the growth of Guyana, it is facing tough criticism for its approach towards re-migrants. Vice Chair of the National Toshaos Council, Lenox Shuman on Tuesday questioned the government’s sincerity in creating a welcoming environment for Guyanese who are thoughtful about returning home.   […]

Education Ministry sends Special Projects Officer on leave as Kato School shabby construction probe begins

-by Kurt Campbell- The Ministry of Education has sent Special Projects Officer, Rabindra Kishun on administrative leave to facilitate an investigation into the construction of the Kato Secondary School in Region Eight after an audit highlighted a number of discrepancies. However, the decision to send Mr. Kishun on leave has stirred controversy within the Buildings […]

GRDB General Manager and others charged for Guyana Marketing Corporation building construction fraud

General Manager of the Guyana Rice Development Board, Nizam Hassan who is the Former General Manager of the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) and a female co-accused were on Monday charged in a multi-million-dollar construction fraud of the Guyana Marketing Corporation office building at Robb and Alexander Streets in Georgetown. The duo appeared before Chief Magistrate […]

GWI begins “aggressive” plan to provide better quality water

The Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Water Inc. (GWI), Dr. Richard Van West- Charles on Monday declared the commencement of an aggressive approach to improve the quality of water that citizens receive. The GWI CEO made the statement at the opening of a four-day training for company engineers, technicians and operators to better position […]

PPP complains that “bias” Speaker was wrong to expel Nandlall from Parliamentary debate

Opposition Member of Parliament Anil Nandall on Monday challenged House Speaker, Dr. Barton Scotland’s decision to prevent him from participating in last Friday’s debate for failure to withdraw a statement he had made. Nandlall believes the Speaker’s refusal to allow him to continue in the debate on President David Granger’s recent address to the Parliament […]

Lack of Financial Information responsible for refusal of casino license for Sleepin Hotel -Gaming Authority

The Guyana Gaming Authority is explaining that it did not find favour with the Sleepin Hotel application for a casino license because the company did not provide enough information about its financial soundness. In a Monday morning statemennt, the Directors of the Gaming Authority said they could find  no evidence upon which they could arrive at […]

Self proclaimed Guyanese “Pope” in sex tape scandal

Well known Guyanese televangelist and self proclaimed “Pope”, Dr. Philbert London has found himself at the centre of a sex tape scandal that has sent social media in a frenzy but his church in tears and prayers. Dr. London is the founder and head of the Miracle Centre Ministries of Durban Street in Georgetown. He has […]

Efforts underway to tackle malaria spread in Hinterland regions

The Public Health Ministry’s, Vector Control Services (VCS) unit will be taking a more proactive role to reduce the mosquito-borne disease, malaria, in the hinterland regions. A number of health workers from within Region Seven have already been trained in microscopy which will assist in early tracing and diagnosing of the disease. This was highlighted […]