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The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has launched a “targeted sanitation initiative” along the Kitty Seawall, with the placement of waste bins aimed at promoting proper garbage disposal and enhancing the cleanliness of the area. The Kingston and Kitty Seawall have been areas prone to unsightly garbage disposal over the years, with the […]
Senior Minister responsible for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh is assuring that systems will be put in place in the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant to cater for persons who may not have a bank account, or who prefer for their payment not to be made to their bank account. While the Government prefers for […]
In the absence of the 11 People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Councilors, the Georgetown Mayor and City Council today passed a resolution objecting to the seizure and reclassification of 22 of the city’s streets, and agreed to seek advice and to challenge the takeover by the Ministry of Public Works. The City Council called an emergency […]
The Central Housing and Planning Authority will be shifting its focus to sustainable housing this year, with increased attention on home ownership for the ordinary Guyanese, Minister of Housing, Collin Croal stated during the launch of the 2026 International Building Expo. The Expo will run from June 25-28 this year. During his remarks, the Minister […]
A post-mortem examination carried out on the remains of Otis Jordan Payne, who died earlier this week after falling ill while in Police custody, has listed the cause of death as peritonitis infection of the abdomen due to a perforated stomach ulcer. In a statement this morning, the Guyana Police Force explained that the post-mortem […]
The online portal for self-registration for the National Cash Grant went live this afternoon to facilitate registration of eligible Guyanese across the country. There is a requirement for applicants to be physically present in Guyana to register. The portal can be accessed on https://cashgrant.gov.gy In a statement, the Finance Minister said persons can now register […]
A group of APNU Members of Parliament was today blocked from entering the Marudi Settlement in Region 9 as part of an outreach to investigate concerns of residents in the gold mining communities. APNU Parliamentary lead, Dr. Terrence Campbell, along with MPs Sherod Duncan, Saiku Andrews and Sharma Solomon, said they were on their way […]
The 7th International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF) Caribbean Regional Conference opened this morning at the Arthur Chung Conference Center, with the global leadership challenging unions in the Region to take stock of the challenges facing workers, and to come up with regional and global solutions. General […]
Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform and APNU Chairman, Aubrey Norton, has lashed out at the Government over its move to take control of some 22 streets in city from under the Georgetown City Council, The Ministerial order taking control of the streets was gazetted late last week. The PNCR-led APNU has the majority […]
Two Guyanese-Canadian citizens who were preparing to board a Toronto bound flight at the Cheddi Jagan Airport were detained on Thursday after they were found in possession of over 15 ounces of raw gold. It is illegal to export raw gold without a license. In a statement this morning, the Guyana Police Force said the […]
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