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The Ministry of Education will begin the distribution of the $45,000 ‘Because We Care’ cash grant for school children across the country from next Monday. More than 200,000 children from public and private schools will benefit from the annual cash grant distribution, which includes the school uniform and supplies voucher. “This is a grant for […]
Opposition Leader and Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform, Aubrey Norton has denied, that he has sexually harassed or made sexual advances towards longstanding party member, Vanessa Kissoon. Mr. Norton’s statement came days after a supporter of one of the other candidates seeking the leadership of the PNC Reform made the allegations in a […]
While rubbishing claims that Guyana’s financial system could be affected by the recent U.S government sanctions against billionaire businessman, Nazar Mohamed, his son Azruddin Mohamed and Permanent Secretary Mae Thomas, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has hinted at possible actions being taken locally against the three when a local probe is completed. During his “Issues in […]
With increasing reports of gold smuggling, the Ministry of Natural Resources today met with jewelers and goldsmiths in the city, as part of a new attempt to streamline the gold industry, and bring operators in line with the laws governing the sector. Under the Guyana Gold Board Act, jewelers and goldsmiths are required to […]
Prime Minister Mark Phillips has hailed his government’s efforts in supporting workers across various sectors and said it will continue to advocate for fair labour practices. Addressing the commemoration of the Enmore Martyrs anniversary, the Prime Minister said the government will continue to strive to enhance workers lives. “Our government—the PPP administration demonstrated a steadfast […]
President of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union, Seepaul Narine, has expressed confidence in the interventions of the Government to ensure the survival of the ailing sugar industry. Speaking at the 76th Commemoration of the Enmore Martyrs over the weekend, Mr. Narine acknowledged that the sugar industry has been seeing a decline, but noted […]
Police investigators in Berbice are probing the murder of 28-year-old Tyrone France, of New Amsterdam, Berbice. The young man’s body was found at the side of the roadway in Heathburn Village, East Bank Berbice on Monday morning with multiple stab wounds and other injuries. Police Regional Commander, Shivpersaud Bacchus, said the the incident occurred at […]
The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Health has launched its eye-testing and spectacles programme, targeting children and pensioners. An announcement about the programme was made in this year’s national budget. At today’s launching, Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony, stated that the programme is geared to ensure the overall well-being of children and the […]
By Svetlana Marshall In partnership with the United Nations Guyana Office, the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC today launched a Countering Hate Speech Campaign. The launch took place at the National Library in observance of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. According to Deputy Chairman of the Ethnic Relations Commission, Charles Ogle, the campaign is […]
Police investigators are probing an accident that has claimed the life of a 20-year-old, East Bank Demerara man. The accident occurred at around 5:30 on Monday morning along the Diamond Public Road on the East Bank of Demerara. The dead youth has been identified as Mark Ramachand. In their report, Police investigators said based on […]
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