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An additional 800 Police Officers are expected to be promoted within the Guyana Police Force in the coming days, as a follow up to the large scale promotion of the men and women in uniform. According to the Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo, in total 2,800 ranks are expected to be promoted. “I was told that […]
Presidential Candidate for A Partnership for National Unity, (APNU), Aubrey Norton, today laid out his party’s case to the Disciplined Services as they prepare to vote on the 22nd August, nine days ahead of the September 1 elections. At a press conference today, Mr. Norton promised increased pay, better working and living conditions, bonuses and […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources has announced that the ONE GUYANA Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel started oil production today. The vessel arrived in Guyana back in April and is the fourth and largest FPSO operating offshore Guyana within the Stabroek Block. In a statement, the Ministry explained that the vessel will be […]
Mazaruni resident, Hudley Khan and his Venezuelan wife, Yolimar Del Valle Rivas, were arrested on Wednesday with more than 25 pounds of marijuana, a quantity of raw gold and a large amount of cash in their possession. In a statement, the Guyana Police Force said the couple was also busted with a plastic bag containing […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has once again expressed his displeasure over the work being done by a number of local contractors, who he complained continue to fail to deliver government projects on time. Questioned about reports of corruption in the Government procurement system and complaints of a lack of fairness in the awarding of contracts, […]
City Mayor, Alfred Mentore, has instructed the city engineers to halt the construction of several structures being erected by the Government at Parade Ground – the site of the 1823 Demerara Revolt Memorial. The Government, through the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, is reportedly erecting two pavilions and a washroom facility on Parade Ground, […]
Construction is expected to begin soon on a new secondary school in the hinterland village of Shulinab in South Central Rupununi, Region 9. At a sod-turning ceremony on Wednesday, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand said the new school in the remote hinterland community will be completed with all critical infrastructure needed to support both learners […]
The Government commissioned a new $850 million Water Treatment Plant at Parika, East Bank Essequibo on Wednesday. With the new facility, 14,000 Region Three residents are expected to receive 24-hour access to treated water. Describing the facility as “another installment of delivery”, President Irfaan Ali emphasised that the investment reflects his government’s commitment to meeting […]
The 36th Group of US Peace Corps volunteers was sworn in this morning to serve Guyana. Twenty-seven (27) new volunteers will be working in various communities across the country to boost public health, education and environmental support. Among the 27 volunteers are, eight (8) education volunteers, eleven (11) environment volunteers, five (5) health volunteers and […]
The European Union’s Election Observation Mission (EOM) today deployed 14 long-term observers across the country. The EU team is observing all aspects of the electoral process, including the election administration, legal framework, conduct of the campaign, involvement of civil society, and media coverage, which includes digital and social media platforms. The primary intention of the […]
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