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A total of $18.7 million was utilized for the restoration of the Brickdam Independence Arch and the Inauguration of President David Granger. This is according to an Audit Report released by the Ministry of the Presidency on Friday which revealed the sources and application of the funds. The opposition People’s Progressive Party has been pressing […]
The Acting Head of Enforcement at the Guyana Revenue Authority, Troy Vannooten, has been suspended for two months without pay, amid allegations of corruption. Vannooten’s suspension, without pay, was confirmed by a Board Member of the Guyana Revenue Authority. The source opted to remain anonymous. Mr. Vannotten is accused of allegedly accepting a payment in […]
Minister of Business Dominic Gaskin on Thursday declared 2015 as a challenging year for business in Guyana but added that he is optimistic that with the dawn of a new year on the horizon, the country’s economy is poised to rebound. While addressing the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (GCCI) 126th Gala Dinner, Gaskin […]
The Government of Guyana and the Guyana Defence Force are probing reports that a Venezuelan registered helicopter landed in Guyana in the Kaikan village, near the Venezuelan border. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday. According to reports, when the helicopter landed, two men dressed in Venezuelan military uniform, disembarked and questioned villagers whether they were […]
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) on Thursday said it has plans to meet with Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan to discuss the possible granting of an amnesty to miners who are currently non-compliant with their taxes. The matter came up at a statutory meeting at the GGDMA Headquarters where it was noted […]
Talks today between the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) and the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers’ Union (GAWU) to discuss the Annual Production Incentive (API) for the industry’s workers ended in deadlock with both parties agreeing to go the route of conciliation. According to the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Errol Hanoman, a conciliation meeting with […]
The Joint Services, which comprise the Guyana Defence Force, the Guyana Police Force, the Guyana Prison Service and the Guyana Fire Service, has launched “OPERATION DRAGNET”, and there is a call for citizens to be supportive of the operation as there will be enhanced security presence throughout the country. In a statement last evening, the Joint […]
As the world gathers in Paris for the UN Climate Change conference, the United States government is once again giving its commitment to assisting Guyana in its efforts to tackle climate change. In an op-ed by US Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway, he stated that “Guyana has been a consistent leader in the global effort […]
Minister of State Joseph Harmon has announced that he intends to make a massive revelation about former President and now Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo and convicted US-based Guyanese businessman Ed Ahmad as early as next week. Earlier in November, Harmon had threatened to make the revelation while addressing party supporters during a regional conference at […]
The Board of Directors of the state-owned Guyana National Newspapers Limited which publishes the Guyana Chronicle and Sunday Chronicle, announced today that it has sacked the General Manager and Editor with immediate effect. According to a statement from the Board, the unanimous decision was made at a meeting on Tuesday December 1, 2015 to discontinue […]
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