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Former President Donald Ramotar is the first political leader in Guyana to be given the Coronavirus vaccine. In a post on social media, the former President announced that he has been vaccinated against the virus. He encouraged other citizens to take the vaccine when it becomes available to them. “I know that many people have […]
The drug pushers in Guyana appear to be stopping at nothing to get the cocaine out of the country, with dried saltfish being their latest failed effort. The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit has announced the arrest of six persons following the discovery of more than 7 pounds of cocaine that was stashed in a shipment […]
The People’s National Congress Reform and the Alliance for Change, the two largest parties in the APNU+AFC coalition have recommitted to the principles of gender equality in their International Women’s day messages. For its part, the PNC said it is proud of having consistently championed women’s causes for several decades since its presentation of the State […]
The Guyana Police Force announced this morning that it was forced to arrest the owners of three bars located at the Giftland Mall Entertainment strip over the weekend for breaches of the COVID-19 regulations. The three were released on station bail, but are expected to face charges in Court tomorrow. The Guyana Police Force reminded […]
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI), the Canadian High Commission and Impressions Advertising are urging persons to do more in support of Gender Equality. The “I Love Guyana” sign outside the GBTI headquarters in Kingston has added a challenge board in recognition of International Women’s Day. […]
The Government, through the Attorney General’s Chambers, has approached the High Court with hopes to recover several acres of lands at Plantation Ruimveldt, Greater Georgetown from a City businessman. The Government’s contention is that the owner of Car Care Enterprise, Wilfred Branford acquired the land below market value, and at the time of the transaction, […]
As Guyana joins the rest of the world today in observing International Women’s Day, Human Services Minister is encouraging the nation to celebrate the acts of courage and determination by ordinary women. While noting that no country has fully achieved the promise of gender equality, Minister of Human Services, Dr. Vindyha Persaud in an International […]
The Government of Guyana this morning accepted a gift of 80,000 doses of the Astrozeneca Coronavirus vaccine from the Government of India. Prime Minister Mark Phillips, Foreign Minister Hugh Todd, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony, and the Indian High Commissioner Dr. K.J. Srinivasa were at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) to receive the vaccines […]
Two days after being intercepted and busted by the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit with more than 100 pounds of marijuana, two persons from Berbice were today charged for drug trafficking. Appearing in Court this morning were taxi driver Veerasammy Armogan and Glasgow village resident, Alma John. The Prosecutor told the Court that on the 3rd […]
Leader of the Opposition Joe Harmon has dismissed the President’s position that he will only engage in consultation with him when he (Harmon) recognises the President and Government as legitimate. “I offer my considered rejection to this notion. This is an absurd proposition and a continuation of the intransigence of the PPP regime in absolutely […]
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