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The Government’s gas-to-energy project, which is under construction at Wales, is set to start up in December, according to Minister of Public Utilities, Deodat Indar. The project which is two years behind schedule, is expected to see the first of four gas turbines being commissioned in December, with the others set for commissioning in the […]
The Rights of the Child Commission (RCC), in partnership with UNICEF and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), has launched a National Child Protection Campaign titled “SEE. SAY. SAFE.” The campaign is intended to strengthen public awareness on child safety. It also encourages early reporting of abuse. In a report, the Ministry […]
Hours after confessing that he was responsible for the murder of his wife, 44-year-old West Coast Demerara resident, Hemat Kumar Mohamed, was found dead in the lock-ups of the Leonora Police Station. Mohamed was arrested last Friday after his wife, Shavannie Hanoman, was found dead in a canal in the area. The woman’s body bore […]
More than 130 households and Government buildings across the Essequibo that were affected by last week’s freak storm have benefited from repairs and other relief efforts, according to the Ministry of Works. Last Wednesday’s storm saw roofs being blown off of buildings and utility poles falling, resulting in major damages. In a statement, the Works […]
Massy Guyana has turned the sod for a US$75 million hub at Houston on the East Bank of Demerara. The multi-million developmental project includes the construction of a state-of-the-art warehouse, and a Massy Motors Dealership and Service Centre. At the symbolic sod turning ceremony, President and Chief Executive Officer of Massy Group, James McLetchie, said […]
Jamaican Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, while heaping praise on the Government of Guyana for the strides made in the housing sector, believes there is much to learn from Guyana. He said Jamaica stands ready to collaborate with Guyana, particularly in the area of housing. “I believe that there are opportunities for Jamaica and Guyana […]
President Irfaan Ali has announced that the Government has doubled the ceiling on mortgage interest tax relief for home owners, declaring that persons can now deduct all interests paid on their mortgages from their taxable income. Speaking at the opening of the International Building Expo, the President said the move is intended to put more […]
More than 67,000 new house lot applications have been received by the Central Housing and Planning Authority over the last six years, bringing the total number of current house lot applications in the system to over 81,000. Speaking at the opening of the International Building Expo at the Providence Stadium last evening, President Irfaan Ali […]
A 16-year-old motorcyclist lost his life tragically on Thursday evening after being involved in an accident during a Police chase, triggering protests in areas across the Corentyne and forcing the launch of an investigation by the Police Office of Professional responsibility. The young boy has been identified as High School student, Aftaz King of Corentyne, […]
Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. Andrew Holness is on an official two-day visit to Guyana. The Office of the President announced the arrival of the Jamaican Prime Minister this morning. He met and held meetings with President Irfaan Ali at the Office of the President just after arriving in Guyana. “The Jamaican Prime Minister’s two-day […]
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