By News Source Guyana on August 18, 2015
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The Waramadong Secondary School is to be renamed after late Education Minister under People’s Progressive Party, Dr. Desrey Fox, President David Granger announced on Tuesday. The Head of State was at the time addressing his inaugural National Toshaos Conference (NTC) where he pledged greater support for hinterland development and indigenous communities as he laid out […]
By News Source Guyana on August 18, 2015
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New Member of Parliament for the People’s Progressive Party, Harry Gill has issued a call for a complete overhaul of the Guyana Police Force. During his maiden presentation in the National Assembly, Gill said the government needs to find a proper plan to fight crime and therefore needs to ensure a much better and more […]
By News Source Guyana on August 18, 2015
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The Regional Administration of Region #4, at an emergency press conference on Monday, sought to quell fears among residents and officials clarified that the Regional Council intends to move ahead with its $4.1 Billion 2015 programme once the National Budget is considered and passed in the House. Statements attributed to former Regional Executive Officer, Deolall […]
By News Source Guyana on August 18, 2015
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(GINA) The Executive Committee of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) was today elected at the official opening of the of NTC meeting held at the Arthur Chung International Conference Centre, Liliendaal. The meeting, which is an annual event facilitated by the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, opened under the theme, ‘Steadfast Indigenous Leadership towards Territorial […]
By News Source Guyana on August 17, 2015
Elections, News, Politics
Former President Bharrat Jagdeo was on Monday afternoon officially elected as the Leader of the Opposition. He promised to work close with the new government to advance policies and projects that benefit the people of Guyana, once the new government remains faithful to its promises on the campaign trail. Mr. Jagdeo was elected Leader of […]
By News Source Guyana on August 17, 2015
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Opposition Member of Parliament and former Housing Minister Irfaan Ali opened Monday’s budget debate with accusations of extravagance leveled against the government even as he reminisced on the People’s Progressive Party management of the Guyana economy. Ali’s presentation got off to a heated start and returned heckling to the House which was absent with the […]
By News Source Guyana on August 17, 2015
Elections, News, Politics
The Opposition People’s Progressive Party Civic made its return to the National Assembly on Monday and the new members of Parliament led by former President Bharrat Jagdeo were immediately sworn in to office. When called upon to nominate a Deputy Speaker, the People’s Progressive Party through its Chief Whip, Gail Teixeira, announced that it will […]
By News Source Guyana on August 17, 2015
Elections, News, Politics
When the PPP returns to the National Assembly this afternoon, it will be doing so while “firing on all cylinders”, according to the party’s General Secretary, Clement Rohee. At his Monday morning press conference, Rohee who was already dressed for the return to the House, said the PPP intends to play a significant role with […]
By News Source Guyana on August 17, 2015
Elections, News, Politics
The Opposition People’s Progressive Party is expected to take up its seats in the National Assembly from today as the debate on the national budget is set to begin. Former President Bharrat Jagdeo is set to be selected as the Leader of the Opposition and will open the debate with his take on the national […]
By News Source Guyana on August 17, 2015
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The prominent Hughes family is in mourning following the tragic death of their mother Christobel Hughes, who passed away on Sunday at city hospital where she was recovering from a Saturday night accident. According to reports, her son Stuart, was driving her home on Saturday night when a speeding car slammed into their vehicle. They […]