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Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill has reiterated that the Government has neither approved nor sanctioned any increase in fares across all modes of public transportation, including minibuses, hire cars, speedboats, and airport taxis. During an exchange with transportation operators yesterday at the Stabroek Square, Mr, Edghill noted that any fare increase will constitute […]
The United Nations has signed a Declaration of Intent to formalise its participation in Guyana’s Global Biodiversity Alliance, which will see greater cooperation from the international body on biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, climate resilience and global knowledge exchange. The Declaration of Intent was signed on Monday between Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs, Gail Teixeira […]
The Ministry of Labour has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Ekaa Hrim Quarry company in Region 7 to respond to the serious allegations and complaints from a group of Indian nationals who were employed with the company. The Ministry met with the 38 foreign workers today and heard complaints of labour and occupational safety […]
The Opposition, A Partnership for National Unity, has said it believes that while oil revenues have created new opportunities for growth, the future of Guyana cannot built on the oil sector alone. The APNU believes there is a need for more focus on a balanced economy being built. “The reality is clear: oil-related job growth […]
Thirty-eight Indian nationals, who are attached to the Ekaa Hrim Earth Resources Management company, met today with the Chief Labour Officer and other officials of the Labour Ministry over their work conditions at the interior mining company. Over the weekend, Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, met with the workers, who all asked to leave the mining […]
Still concerned about the failing Mathematics grade in schools, the Ministry of Education has rolled out a National Mathematics Task force. The new initiative and body seek to examine current performance trends across all school levels and craft a comprehensive, sustainable strategy to improve mathematics performance nationally, the Ministry of Education announced. It was explained […]
Business couple, Clairmont and Iman Cummings, have launched Monarch Bay through their company, Monarch Group. The new business venture will see the construction of a waterfront community that will offer a vision for modern a modern lifestyle. Monarch Bay will be developed and built in the Ogle community, and according to the couple, it reflects […]
As the countdown begins to Guyana’s 60th Independence anniversary, President Irfaan Ali believes that the country’s journey after 60 years of independence is ongoing. Speaking at the opening of the Guyana Festival on Friday evening at the National Stadium in Providence, the President said the country continues to move forward as “One People, One Nation […]
Guyana’s Agent in the border case against Venezuela before the International Court of Justice, former Foreign Minister Carl Greenidge, today explained that Venezuela has always been inconsistent in its position on the border issue and its bilateral relations. Speaking at the conference being hosted by the Centre for International and Border Studies here in Georgetown, […]
While admitting that the recent defection of additional members of the People’s National Congress to the People’s Progressive Party could have an impact on the party, longtime PNCR Member and Parliamentarian, Ganesh Mahipaul said the defections will not hamper the PNCR’s work. Earlier this week, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Vice President Bharrat […]
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