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AG Nandlall hints at other actions to be taken locally against sanctioned businessmen and Permanent Secretary

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 […]

Government continuing efforts to support the rights of all workers -says PM Phillips

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 […]

Government launches eye screening and eyewear voucher programme for pensioners and children

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 […]

ERC teams up with UN local office in Countering Hate Speech campaign

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 […]

20-year-old Herstelling man dies in Diamond accident

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 […]

Fisherman attacked and stabbed to death over woman

30-year-old Essequibo Coast fisherman, Avinash Singh, was stabbed to death on Sunday in the Charity Squatting area by another fisherman, who suspected Singh of being involved with the mother of his child. According to a Police report, Singh and the suspect were both at a shop with two different groups of friends on Sunday, when […]