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Guyana’s US$646 Million loan application to the US Exim Bank is one step closer to approval, according to Vice Presisent Bharrat Jagdeo. The Government is seeking the loan for the gas-to-shore energy project. At a press conference today, the Vice President said the Bank now has all of the information it needs, and it is […]
The Government has imposed a ban on sand trucks parking along the Ruimveldt reserves, citing safety and other concerns. Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill, visted the area today and led the removal of 11 sand trucks which were parked at the Industrial Estate, in the vicinity of DSL Cash and Carry on the East Bank […]
Guyana has been listed among more than 80 countries and territories whose citizens will be required to have an Electronic Travel Authorization granted to them before traveling to the United Kingdom. Canada and the United States and several Caribbean countries are among the other countries that will face the same requirement that takes effect from […]
Several postage stamps bearing Guyana’s name and featuring US politicians have been flagged by the Guyana Post Office Corporation as fake and illegal. In a statement, the GPOC said the counterfeit postage stamps are currently being circulated globally, and were produced and issued without the approval or knowledge of the Guyanese authorities. The Guyana Post […]
A drug eradication that was conducted by the Police in the Upper Berbice River area unearthed a number of large marijuana farms and led to the destruction of $41 Million worth of marijuana, according to a Police statement. The Police said ranks from Police Division 10 carried out the operation on Monday, which lasted for […]
An investigation has been launched by the Guyana Police Force and the Child Care and Protection Agency after an 11-year-old girl gave birth at the Georgetown Hospital. The young child was rushed to the Hospital earlier this week and reportedly gave birth on Wednesday. Information about the incident made its way to social media, and […]
Canada’s new High Commissioner to Guyana, Sebastien Sigouin presented his credentials to President Irfaan Ali today at the Office of the President. During brief remarks, the President lauded the “exceptional relationship” between Guyana and Canada, which he said has been built on shared culture, value systems and the respect for law and democracy. The President […]
The Guyana Police Force has replaced the Commanding officer in Region One, just two weeks after an illegal airstrip and 4.4 tonnes of cocaine was discovered buried at that airstrip by the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit. The Police Force has confirmed that Senior Superintendent, Himnauth Sawh has been replaced as the Commander of the Police Division […]
Frustrated with complaints from citizens about noise nuisance, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall has announced plans to crack down on the problem, reminding that noise nuisance is a criminal offence. During his latest “Issues in the News” television programme, the Attorney General reminded that the making of loud continuous noise is […]
The Education Ministry has launched its Libraries for Primaries initiative, which will see the introduction of a library in every primary school across the country. This initiative was launched on Tuesday at the Grove Primary school by Education Minister, Priya Manickchand, who said that the aim is to ensure that children are able to read […]
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