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Two of the country’s largest contractors, BK International and Courtney Benn Contracting have lost their contracts for the contruction of two secondary schools. The Government has terminated a $826.7 Million contract for BK International’s construction of the Yarrowkabra Secondary School along the Linden/Soesdyke Highway. The contract was signed under the previous government on the 31st […]
Former Finance Minister Winston Jordan has described recent statements and allegations made by Attorney General Anil Nandlall about him as “baseless and repugnant”. During a recent statement, Nandlall announced that he intends to take legal action on behalf of the government against the former Finance Minister and the former Head of NICIL over the sale […]
The month of October has now emerged as the deadliest month for the coronavirus pandemic in Guyana, with 44 deaths being recorded in 31 days. Two of the 44 deaths were recorded on the last day of the month. The month of September was the previous deadliest month. A total of 41 deaths were recorded […]
First Lady Arya Ali has made a pitch to the Guyana Shore Base company to include differently able persons in its hiring. Guyana Shore Base provides management and integrated logistics services for the operators in Guyana’s Petroleum Industry. The workforce of the company is currently 94% Guyanese. During a recent familiarisation visit to one of the […]
The State Department of the United States has given approval for the sale of four helicopters to Guyana as part of a foreign military sale. Negotiations for the sale of the the two Bell 412 and two Bell 429 helicopters started under the previous government and have now been completed. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency […]
The Ministry of Education has announced that from the 9th November, schools will reopen for high school students in Forms 4, 5 and 6 and those attending technical and vocational schools. Education Minister Priya Manickchand said the decision was made by Cabinet and care packages which will include sanitizers and face masks will be made […]
On the same day that Guyana recorded its 124th Coronavirus related death and 45 new cases, the Government has announced that the national curfew and a number of other COVID-19 measures are being relaxed. With effect from Sunday 1st November, the curfew will be from 10:30 pm to 4am, allowing more outside time for citizens. […]
Leader of the People’s National Congress and former President David Granger has lashed out at President Irfaan Ali over his statement that local government elections will not be held until the Elections Commission is fixed. During his weekly Public Interest television programme, Mr. Granger, who is credited with ensuring the return of local elections during […]
Major US carrier, American Airlines will restart its service to Guyana on Monday with six flights per week between Georgetown and Miami. American suspended its Guyana service back in March as the Coronavirus pandemic forced airports to shut down their operations, crippling many players in the aviation sector. The airline will initially restart its Guyana […]
Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana Lillian Chatterjee is wrapping up her tour of duty in Guyana and has been reassigned to Barbados. She is expected to take up her new post soon as a new Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana is to be accredited within weeks. Ms. Chatterjee was accredited as Canada’s chief diplomat to […]
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