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Common Entrance results to be released on Tuesday, July 5

The results of the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) written on April 27 and 28, 2016 will be released to schools early next week. The Ministry of Education announced today the NGSA results be released on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. In the statement, the Ministry pointed out that the National Grade Six Assessment was written […]

Jagdeo goes nuclear on Trotman over move to review 1999 Exxon Mobil contract

Natural Resources Minister Raphael Trotman’s performance is being hailed as unsatisfactory by the Parliamentary Opposition. The Minister was sharply criticized by Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo during a Press Conference on Wednesday. Mr. Jagdeo opened the briefing by lashing out at the Minister for what he considers, the poor management of the natural resources sector. Jagdeo […]

Deputy Police Superintendent to face rape charge after complaint by female Corporal

A Deputy Superintendent of Police and Divisional Detective in ‘B’ Division has landed in hot water after a female Corporal has come forward with allegations of rape against him. The Director of Public Prosecutions has recommended that departmental charges be filed against the leading Police Detective in the Berbice region. Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud confirmed […]

Granger urges City Hall to find clean space for vendors

President David Granger is supportive of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council’s fight against illegal vending but he hopes that every legitimate vendor would occupy a sanitary space that allows access to customers. In an address to the City Council on Monday, President Granger called on the Council to consider the construction of new arcades […]

Lands and Surveys Commission partners with UNFAO on sustainable land development project

(MOTP) The Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GL&SC) will be partnering with the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation (UNFAO) to implement a Sustainable Land Development and Management Project. The proposed project is expected to take effect in January 2017. This is the largest collaboration of its kind in Guyana between the UNFAO and the […]