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A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is challenging the Irfaan Ali Administration to deliver a minimum 25% increase in public-servant wages – a move it said is necessary to reduce the grave disparity that exists between the salaries earned by public servants compared to those received by the elected leaders of the country. The APNU […]
Police Prosecutor, Mandel Moore, today made an application for the gas station bombing case to be heard via paper committal in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, as he notified the Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty that all statements of evidence have been fully disclosed. Moore made the application as the prime suspect; 33-year-old Venezuelan national Daniel […]
Designed to strengthen leadership at the District and School levels, and improve learning outcomes for children, the National Education Leadership Academy (NELA) was launched today by the Ministry of Education with support from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), the Inter-American Development Bank and the International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP-UNESCO). The flagship training programme […]
The Ministry of Public Works this afternoon said continuous monitoring of settlement observation points of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge has confirmed that there is no abnormal settlement in the bridge foundations. According to the Ministry, all monitoring data indicate that the bridge structure remains safe, stable, and fully reliable for public use. It […]
Commander of Police Division 4A, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Simon McBean, is heaping praise on his ranks for what he called a “successful” year of policing in the Division, which covers the capital city. Speaking at his Division’s Christmas luncheon this afternoon, Commander McBean said Ranks under his command performed exceptionally this year, although there […]
With less than ten days to go before Christmas and some citizens still holding their breath for an announcement of a cash grant in time for the season, Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh has stated that the Government will use the cash grant programme, and other measures such a job creation and skills development, to […]
The Guyana Power and Light company wants both residential and commercial customers to notify the company of any increases in their electricity usage. In a statement on Sunday, GPL said customers should give the company “reasonable” notice of any increase in service requirements, including any increase in expected energy consumption. GPL said its request follows […]
The Iwokrama International Conservation Centre continues to face the problem of miners illegally carrying out gold mining operations within the Iwokrama protected areas. Three foreign nationals were arrested this week after found with their illegal mining operations within the conservation area. The two Brazilian nationals and a Venezuelan were nabbed on Wednesday during an operation […]
Leader of the Peoples’ National Congress Reform (PNCR), Aubrey Norton, believes Guyana should continue to pursue its interest and not get embroiled in the controversy brewing between the United States and Venezuela, over claims that the South American country is being led by a nacro-trafficker. At a press conference on Friday, Mr. Norton said in […]
Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, while acknowledging Guyana’s unprecedented economic growth, resilience, and potential, is reminding the nation that economic prosperity hinges on the security and stability of the region. She offered the comments during a virtual address to the Georgetown Chambers of Commerce and Industry (GGCI) 136th Annual Awards and Gala on Thursday […]
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