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US$100M to be invested in Hilton Hotel project at Ogle

The sod was turned yesterday afternoon for the construction of two more branded hotels at Ogle, a short distance away from where a new AC Marriott hotel will also be built.  The latest project, which will carry the Hilton brand,  will see just over US$100 million being invested.     At the sod-turning yesterday, Finance Minister […]

Restoration Fund Launched for Georgetown’s City Hall

With several sections of the historic Georgetown City Hall building in disrepair and falling to pieces, the City Council has launched a renovation fund to pick up support for the complete restoration of the City Hall.  At the launching this morning, City Mayor Ubraj Narine said the decision to launch the renovation fund followed discussions […]

Three charged over beating death of ex-soldier at Silver Hill

Three persons, including a husband and wife, were today charged and remanded to jail for the murder of ex-soldier, 22-year-old Daniel Forde. The man was beaten to death last week at Silver Hill, Linden Soesdyke Highway after one resident claimed that he was a thief. Appearing at the Diamond/Grove Magistrates’ Court this morning were Courtney […]

Rehabilitated Georgetown Hospital Staff Quarters Commissioned

The newly rehabilitated Georgetown Hospital Staff Quarters on Quamina and Waterloo Streets was commissioned this morning by President David Granger. The living quarters had been closed for a number of years but was recently completely rehabilitated and refurbished as part of a Ministry of Public Health initiative. Over $281 million was spent on the rehabilitation […]

One bandit shot dead, another injured during robbery attempt

The quick thinking of a licensed firearm holder saved a woman who was being chased by two bandits in the Kitty area this afternoon. According to reports, the licensed firearm holder shot both men while rushing to the woman’s rescue in the William Street, Kitty area. The men attempted to retreat after being shot but […]

GPSU now the official union for GRA workers

The Guyana Public Service Union is now the official representative body for workers of the Guyana Revenue Authority. Today, the GPSU and the GRA signed the Agreement for Recognition and Avoidance and Settlement of Disputes. The signing of the agreement cemented the GPSU as the recognised union for the GRA workers. The GPSU is hoping […]

Badal blasts APNU+AFC and PPP over manifesto promises

Political newcomer and businessman, Robert Badal, who is heading the Change Guyana party into the upcoming elections, has blasted the manifesto plans of the major political parties. Mr. Badal, who launched his party’s manifesto two weeks ago used his weekly press conference today to call out the APNU+AFC coalition and the PPP for the promises […]

PPP unveils plan for Agriculture sector at Bath Settlement rally

The People’s Progressive Patry returned to the Berbice region on Sunday with a rally at the Bath Settlement. It was one of the largest rallies hosted by the PPP since the campaign season started. In rallying his supporters, Presidential Candidate Irfaan Ali told residents of the agriculture community that a government under his watch will reduce […]