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Indian Nationals were refused entry since July 19 – CJIA

The eight Indian nationals who found themselves at the centre of a standoff  between Insel Air and Immigration at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, were refused entry into Guyana since the 19th July, 2015, according to the Cheddi Jagan Airport. In a statement on Thursday evening, Airport management explained that the Insel Air flight to Aruba […]

Draft of National Youth Policy completed

A draft National Youth Policy 2015 has been completed and a copy of it will soon be in the hands of President David Granger and Minister of Education Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine. This is according to Presidential Advisor on Youth Empowerment Aubrey Norton. Norton told the Government Information Agency (GINA) today that the completed draft was […]

Essequibo miner dies in another mining pit collapse

Just two days after a report on improving safety in the mining community was handed over to the government, yet another miner has lost his life in another tragic mining pit collapse. The Guyana Police Force has reported that 38-year-old miner, Omet Samuels of Queenstown, Essequibo lost his life when a mining pit caved in […]

Bosai workers protest planned retrenchment

Scores of workers attached to the Bosai Bauxite company in the mining town of Linden protested this morning outside the company’s main office over a planned retrenchment that could see 49 workers being sent home as early as tomorrow Friday, August 7th. Armed with placards, the workers voiced their disapproval over the intended move by […]

NCN seeks multi million dollar financial help from government

The state-owned National Communications Network has requested a $20 Million cash infusion from the government as it finds itself financially strained to meet its monthly payroll and bills. Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman confirmed earlier today that a request was put before the cabinet. However, he said he could not confirm that the money is […]