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Public Accounting Committee presses Regional Officers to account better for public funds

-by Handel Duncan- Several issues were raised Monday afternoon when the Public Accounts Committee of the National Assembly held a special meeting. Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, Irfaan Ali said the meeting was part of the PAC’s oversight based on the examination of the Auditor General’s report of the Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs) for […]

CCJ could be next stop for “improper purpose” cross-dressing case

The Caribbean Court of Justice is now expected to be the next stop after an appeal made by lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) advocates to seek clarification on Guyana’s cross dressing law was dismissed on Monday by the Appeal Court. The ruling was handed down by Chancellor of the Judiciary, Carl Singh, acting Chief […]

Trump’s Immigration Policies will have impact on all of our lives -says Director of Guyana Foreign Service Institute

As U.S President Donald Trump appears to moving ahead with a strict immigration policy, the Director of Guyana’s Foreign Service Institute, Ambassador Ronald Austin is convinced that Mr. Trump’s immigration decisions, “will have an immediate impact on our lives.” Speaking at a briefing session with staff members of the Foreign Service Institute, Ambassador Austin said “We […]

President to announce removal of VAT on private education fees

President David Granger has reportedly told senior members of his cabinet that he has decided that the government will be moving to remove the Value Added Tax from private school fees. The announcement is expected to come before the end of today or by tomorrow, senior Government sources have told News Source. The President’s decision […]

GTT answers Essequibo’s call with faster internet service

GTT today took its faster internet service to the Cinderella County of Essequibo on Monday morning, promising residents of better service with “blazing fast” internet. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Justin Nedd, told a launching ceremony at Anna Regina that for the first time, the entire Essequibo coast from Supernaam to Charity will be experiencing […]

Major works to rehabilitate Kato School set to begin soon

(GINA)  A Ministerial team on Saturday, visited the Kato Secondary School in Region Eight, to get a firsthand look at the state of the building and what needs to be done. The team comprised Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson, Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Sydney Allicock, Minister of Education Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine and Minister of […]