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Scores of Guyanese passengers who were left stranded in Guyana and St. Lucia along with other British Airways passengers, are hoping that they will be compensated by the airline after facing three days of delayed flights. The troubles started on Monday when a British Airways flight from London to Guyana via St. Lucia did not […]
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag today said all 70 Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) have received their subventions for 2024, while the 10 Municipalities have received their subventions in full or in part. She said the subventions are released according to approved work plans. Those work plans have to be approved by […]
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag today brushed aside claims of interference in the internal elections of Mayors and Deputy Mayors, telling reporters that the decision to halt those elections, will in no way affect the Municipalities. Elections of the Mayors and Deputy Mayors for the 10 Municipalities were expected to be […]
With the country’s largest hospital – the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation – experiencing a severe shortage of nurses, the Government is hoping to address the situation soon. According to GPHC’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Robbie Rambarran, the hospital is short of approximately 700 nurses. At a press conference on Tuesday, Minister of Health, Dr Frank […]
The US$260 million new Demerara River Bridge is now expected to be completed by the end of this year, according to President Irfaan Ali. Construction of the new bridge was expected to be completed by March. The President made the announcement during his New Year’s Address to the Nation. “By the end of 2025, the […]
President Irfaan Ali, on Tuesday said that he is actively pursuing the issue regarding a substantive Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice. However, did not say if the two Justices currently acting in the positions would be confirmed. Justice Yonette Cummings has been Acting Chancellor and Justice Roxanne George has been acting Chief Justice […]
Sugar Production fell by approximately 21% in 2024, a disappointed Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha reported on Monday. He told reporters that a major management shakeup will take place in 2025, if the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) does not get its act together and ramp up production in the new year. Initially, GuySuCo had anticipated […]
An Albouystown mother of three has been thrown into mourning after losing one of her children in a fire at her small home in Cooper St. Albouystown early this morning. The dead child has been identified as 3-year-old Amanie Abrams. According to a Police report, little Amanie was left alone at home with his two […]
The state will be challenging a recent judgment by the Supreme Court, which awarded $24 Million to the family of Quindon Bacchus, who was shot dead unlawfully by the Police in June 2022, the Solicitor General has announced. Speaking at a press conference over the weekend, Solicitor General Nigel Hawke, noted that while the State […]
With Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton, signaling his intention to challenge the appointment of Mr. Clifton Hicken, as Commissioner of Police, Attorney General Anil Nandlall said he is ready for the challenge as he believes such a challenge will fall flat in Court. Mr. Nandlall said the Constitution permits the appointment of a Police Commissioner, even […]
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