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Declaring that the People’s Progressive Party will never shut out any person from entering the political sphere, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall has warned that those who are thinking to offer themselves up to the Guyanese electorate will have to face intense scrutiny like any other politician here. Speaking during his […]
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony has indicated that Guyana has been making steady progress in addressing infectious diseases. Citing the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) as an example, the Health Minister said 95% of the persons living within HIV in Guyana now know their status, in keeping with the UNAIDS 95-95-95 target. As of late […]
The Guyana Fire Service today received over $1 billion in new firefighting equipment, with Fire Chief, Gregory Wickham calling the investment the largest ever for the Fire Service. The new fleet of vehicles for the Fire Service includeS forty pick-ups, three ambulances, two fire bowsers along with water tenders. A telescopic firefighting vehicle, which was […]
The Guyana Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today expressed grave concern over Venezuela once again violating the Argyle Agreement and the order of the International Court of December 1, 2023. The President of Venezuela in a statement on Tuesday announced the election of a Governor of the Essequibo region, which belongs to Guyana. […]
Amerindian Affairs Minister, Pauline Sukhai revealed today that although there have been concerns raised about the handling of grants issued to Indigenous Villages under the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), there is no evidence of the money being stolen. “Out right theft of the money, I have no case before me at the moment,” Minister […]
Copa Airlines has announced that it has increased the number of flights between Guyana and Panama with connections to dozens of other destinations. The airline is now offering daily flights between Georgetown and Panama City. In a statement, the airline said with the expanded service, passengers will enjoy increased flexibility and more travel options now […]
On the heels of members of the Joint Services receiving a 10% salary increase, one month’s salary as a bonus and the $100,000 cash grant for citizens, President Irfaan Ali today announced that that the minimum wage for the Joint Services has now been increased to $130,000 per month. He said the move will bring […]
More than two months after a gold mining worker was abducted at the Giftland Parking lot and later robbed of millions of dollars, a Police Lance Corporal was taken before the Court and charged with conspiracy to commit a felony. Police Lance Corporal Delon Younge appeared in Court on Tuesday before Magistrate Clive Nurse, where […]
A family outing in Linden to celebrate the 18th birthday of a young man who was visiting from the United States, turned tragic on Boxing Day when the youth lost his life by drowning. The dead young man has been identified as Demarius Willabus Payne from Atlanta, Georgia. According to reports, the 18-year-old was in […]
In a meeting with the Police top brass and ranks in Police District Four, which covers the city of Georgetown, Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken warned traffic and patrol ranks to desist from stopping persons on the road without body cameras attached. He said instead of asking for road license and vehicle fitness certificates, traffic and […]
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