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Leader of the Alliance for Change, Nigel Hughes, has described the governing People’s Progressive Party as a commercial enterprise, rather than a political party looking out for the people. Appearing on the KAMS online morning show, Mr. Hughes said he does not see the AFC developing any relationship with the PPP, since the two parties […]
The Government of Guyana has inked a US$16 million contract with the Bell Textron company of the United States for the supply of two advanced rotary wing helicopters as part of its efforts to strengthen the capabilities of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). The contract was signed on Monday in the presence of Minister responsible […]
Acting Chief Justice, Roxane George, on Monday, ruled that there was not sufficient evidence to prove that the Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo discriminated against or breached the fundamental rights of Opposition Member of Parliament, Catherine Hughes when he referred to her as a “low-life,” as the Court dismissed a Constitutional challenge by Hughes calling for […]
Opposition Member of Parliament, Khemraj Ramjattan believes that the United States government is acting on information it received from the Opposition regarding discrimination, and is putting pressure on Government officials and the Government in general. Speaking at a bottom house meeting in Corentyne over the weekend, Mr. Ramjattan revealed that the Opposition recently met with […]
The Guyana Police Force said the search is ongoing for the man who was snatched and abducted from outside the New Thriving Restaurant last Thursday. The incident was captured by someone who was in a vehicle outside the restaurant. In the video recording, you can observe, five men accosting Joshua David and pushing him across […]
Premier of th British Virgin Islands, Natalio D. Wheatley, has announced that Guyanese travelers to the BVI will no longer require a visa to enter the islands. At a press conference this morning, Premier Wheatley said the move will seek to develop trade and travel relations between Guyana and the British Virgin Islands. “Many of […]
Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes is pushing for new legislation that would guarantee all Guyanese financial aid on an annual basis. Speaking to residents of Liverpool and Lancaster at a bottom house meeting over the weekend, Hughes said with Guyana earning approximately $1.6B per day from oil alone, the country can […]
Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton has not ruled out street protests against excesses and mismanagement by the Government, but has indicated that his party’s move not to engage in street protests is strategic. Addressing a Town Hall meeting in Canada over the weekend, Mr. Norton documented instances of alleged widespread corruption, mismanagement and waste of resources […]
The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), has defended the procurement process for the recently concluded Schoonard- Crane 4-lane highway, as concerns are being raised about the awarding of the contract for some of lots and the quality of work that was done. The contract for the highway was awarded to several contractors in […]
A large section of the power plant at Demerara Distillers Limited on the East Bank of Demerara was completely gutted by fire this afternoon following the explosion of a power generator. The Guyana Fire Service was summoned to the scene just after 4pm and according to a statement from the Fire Service, when its officers […]
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