By News Source Guyana on May 19, 2016
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President David Granger has rejected calls for Junior Natural Resources Minister Simona Broomes to be removed from within the Ministry in wake of allegations that there may be conflict of interest with regards to the transfer of her mining interests to her children. She worked a a gold miner for decades before taking up a […]
By News Source Guyana on May 19, 2016
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Gold declarations have almost doubled for 2016 when compared to the same period last year with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment reporting a decrease in smuggling activities. Subject Minister Raphael Trotman announced on Thursday that gold declaration to date was 243,000 ounces. This points to a significant increase in declarations when it […]
By News Source Guyana on May 19, 2016
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The popular “Dread Shop” at Russell Square, Stabroek is no more. City Council workers moved in early on Thursday morning and completely demolished the hangout spot although the Council and the owner are currently entangled in a court matter that prevented the Council from taking action against the property. It was just before 3 o’ […]
By News Source Guyana on May 19, 2016
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(GINA) Workers at the Wales sugar estate, West Bank Demerara are being assured that their well-being will be looked after as the APNU+AFC administration seeks a resolution through consultation to the sugar industry’s problems. Government is expected to invest at least $10B in the industry this year. President David Granger, speaking to the media today, […]
By News Source Guyana on May 19, 2016
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Guyana has heeded warnings of a possible influx of Venezuelan refugees and is taking preventative measures in light of that country’s worsening food shortage situation. State Minister Joseph Harmon refused to comment on whether Guyana would provide aid to its neighbour when questioned by media operatives but he said “When your neighbor house on fire […]
By News Source Guyana on May 19, 2016
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Guyanese in New York, Florida and throughout the USA now have an additional option for air travel to Guyana, both for the Golden Jubilee Independence celebrations this month and also with a full schedule starting in July. One Guyana Air Travel in collaboration with Eastern Air Lines and Travelspan Inc. will offer non-stop flights from […]
By News Source Guyana on May 19, 2016
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A legal showdown may be looming if the Georgetown City Council decides to ignore an existing contract that it has with one company for the setting up of parking meters in the city. News Source has learnt that City Hall has been in negotiation with a U.S based Guyanese company for the setting up and […]
By News Source Guyana on May 18, 2016
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The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been able to recover some $114 million in smuggled items during the first four months of the year, the revenue collection body announced on Wednesday. Among the items seized were a significant quantity smuggled chicken, mosquito coils that were banned and motor vehicles. The GRA said its Law Enforcement […]
By News Source Guyana on May 18, 2016
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The opposition People’s Progressive Party announced on Wednesday that it intends to attend the 50th Anniversary flag raising ceremony to usher in the country’s jubilee celebrations but wants the President to talk about the role the Party’s founder leader and former President, the late Dr. Cheddi Jagan played in the achievement. Opposition Leader Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo confirmed […]
By News Source Guyana on May 18, 2016
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Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has trashed the APNU+AFC government’s achievements over the last year and on Wednesday he claimed that Guyanese are worse off after one year of the coalition in office. The Former President criticized the government on what he said was the absence of a concrete plan for the future that addresses the […]