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As the investigations into the alleged labour issues at the Ekaa Hrim Quarry company and the complaints by a group of Indian nationals who were employed at the company are ongoing, an inter-agency meeting was convened today with officials from the Ministries of Legal Affairs, Home Affairs as well as, Human Services, led by the […]
A tragic boat collision in the Barama River in the North West District, Region One, has claimed the life of a boat captain. The accident occurred on Thursday morning, according to the Police. It involved a wooden balahoo captained by a 24-year-old man and a small aluminum boat that was captained by another man, who […]
Mini-bus drivers continue to threaten strike action as they press for increased fares amid the steep rise in fuel costs. With the Government pushing back any such increase, the opposition People’s National Congress led-APNU believes the administration needs to meet and engage the drivers that provide a public transportation service on the issue. General Secretary […]
Guyana has turned to a number of its allies and the international community for additional intelligence support following recent attacks on Guyana Defence Force patrols near the border with Venezuela. There were at least five different attacks on GDF patrols over the past months as they traversed the Cuyuni river. All of the attacks came […]
The Government will be working along closer with the Guyana Police Force to reform the Driver’s examination in the coming months, and according to President Irfaan Ali, new drivers will have to face an automated examination that will be randomized. At a press conference this afternoon, the President said only today the Traffic Chief dispatched […]
As Guyana awaits the decision of the International Court of Justice in the case it filed against Venezuela seeking a final judicial settlement of the border controversy, President Irfaan Ali believes the Court’s judgment will bring an end to the controversy. That judgment is expected by the end of January 2027. The President’s statement was […]
Guyana’s leading conglomerate, Banks DIH Limited, is celebrating several of its flagship beverage products being awarded the distinguished Monde Selection International Gold Quality Award, which is one of the world’s most respected independent product quality certifications. The award-winning products include Banks Beer, Classic Premium Lager Beer, Malta Supreme Coconut and Ginseng, Malta Supreme 0.0% and […]
The Ekaa Hrim Resources company, which is at the centre of allegations of labour abuses by a group of Indian Nationals who were working at its Region 7 operations, is pushing back against the allegations. At a hastily called press conference this afternoon, company officials denied the allegations and said they are working along fully […]
The Government of Guyana is not happy with recent statements from the Diplomatic Representatives of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the European Union about the prolonged absence of Parliamentary sittings. The Government this afternoon announced that a Parliamentary sitting is now set for the 5th June, 2026. The Parliament has not met […]
A group of mini-bus operators from a number of zones within Georgetown gathered at the Square of the Revolution this morning to register their protest of the Government’s position on their calls for an increase in the fares they charge. The Government has been saying that it has not authorized any increase in the public […]
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