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First Lady Arya Ali has made a pitch to the Guyana Shore Base company to include differently able persons in its hiring. Guyana Shore Base provides management and integrated logistics services for the operators in Guyana’s Petroleum Industry. The workforce of the company is currently 94% Guyanese. During a recent familiarisation visit to one of the […]
The State Department of the United States has given approval for the sale of four helicopters to Guyana as part of a foreign military sale. Negotiations for the sale of the the two Bell 412 and two Bell 429 helicopters started under the previous government and have now been completed. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency […]
The Ministry of Education has announced that from the 9th November, schools will reopen for high school students in Forms 4, 5 and 6 and those attending technical and vocational schools. Education Minister Priya Manickchand said the decision was made by Cabinet and care packages which will include sanitizers and face masks will be made […]
On the same day that Guyana recorded its 124th Coronavirus related death and 45 new cases, the Government has announced that the national curfew and a number of other COVID-19 measures are being relaxed. With effect from Sunday 1st November, the curfew will be from 10:30 pm to 4am, allowing more outside time for citizens. […]
Leader of the People’s National Congress and former President David Granger has lashed out at President Irfaan Ali over his statement that local government elections will not be held until the Elections Commission is fixed. During his weekly Public Interest television programme, Mr. Granger, who is credited with ensuring the return of local elections during […]
Major US carrier, American Airlines will restart its service to Guyana on Monday with six flights per week between Georgetown and Miami. American suspended its Guyana service back in March as the Coronavirus pandemic forced airports to shut down their operations, crippling many players in the aviation sector. The airline will initially restart its Guyana […]
Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana Lillian Chatterjee is wrapping up her tour of duty in Guyana and has been reassigned to Barbados. She is expected to take up her new post soon as a new Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana is to be accredited within weeks. Ms. Chatterjee was accredited as Canada’s chief diplomat to […]
The Government fired the Head of its Special Purpose Unit and former Chief Executive Officer of NICIL, Colvin Heath-London. In a letter carrying today’s date and signed by Attorney General Anil Nandlall, the Government said its decision follows a review of Heath-London’s on the job performance. The Government has accused the former CEO of overlooking […]
Regional carrier, Caribbean Airlines has announced that from the 1st November, it will restart its flights between Georgetown, Guyana and Toronto Canada. In a statement, the airline said it will be operating two flights per week between the two destinations. The flights which will be operated on Mondays and Fridays will connect through Barbados and […]
The Office of the President has announced that after consultation with Chancellor of the Judiciary Yonette Cummings, President Irfaan Ali has decided to appoint Attorney General Anil Nandlall and Attorney Timothy Jonas to the rank of Senior Counsel. In a statement, the President’s office said the appointment will officially take place on Friday. According to […]
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