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Despite the loud protest in the National Assembly this afternoon over the deadly MV Barima ferry tragedy, the Government of Guyana used its majority to push through the $54.9 Billion supplementary budget which came less than six months after the passage of the $1.558 trillion national budget. It was explained that the supplementary budget covers […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall this afternoon delivered a message to the National Assembly from President Irfaan Ali on the MV Barima ferry tragedy, which has claimed more than 70 lives with dozens more still missing. As Opposition Members of Parliament loudly protested in the House demanding the removal of the subject Ministers over the ferry […]
Members of the Parliamentary and non-Parliamentary Opposition parties stood side by side outside the National Assembly this afternoon in a protest calling for justice for the victims of the MV Barima ferry tragedy and their families. The protest began on the outside of the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, where the National Assembly meets, ahead of […]
President Irfaan Ali this morning announced the establishment of a national body to aid in the healing process following the MV Barima tragedy, which claimed the lives of more than 70 persons. The initiative titled; H.E.A.R.T, is a national initiative to coordinate, mobilise, and promote healing and support for survivors and families affected by the […]
President Irfaan Ali on Sunday named a five-member Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima ferry tragedy. The MV Barima Commission of Inquiry is to be led by former Attorney General of Belize, Godfrey Phillip Smith. In 2022, Mr. Smith served as a member of the Commission of Inquiry into the 2020 Elections in Guyana. […]
Less than six months after the National Assembly passed the Government’s $1.558 trillion Budget, the administration is returning to the National Assembly on Monday for the consideration of a supplementary budget. When the National Assembly meets on Monday, the Government push for the approval of the supplementary budget of $54.9 Billion. In a statement, the […]
President Irfaan Ali has announced that on Sunday he will appoint a five-member Commission of Inquiry to probe the MV Barima ferry tragedy, which has claimed more than 70 lives, with dozens more still missing. The Commission is expected to be made up distinguished experts and professionals with extensive knowledge and experience in relevant fields, […]
With Saturday marking one week since the MV Barima ferry tragedy and with the death toll now confirmed to be 73 with dozens more missing, Prime Minister Mark Phillips this evening said the search and recovery operations will continue as long as is necessary. “Search and recovery operations remain a national priority, with personnel and […]
Having completed their week long conference in Georgetown, the National Toshaos Council today called on the Government of Guyana to leave no stone unturned in conducting a comprehensive, transparent, and independent review of every aspect of the MV Barima ferry tragedy. In a statement, the indigenous leaders said the review must examine not only the […]
In wake of the United States imposing a 12.5% tariff on Guyana and several other countries for their failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labour, the Guyana Government intends to continue to work closely with US Trade Representative and other US counterparts to reinforce its […]
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