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With the holiday shopping season swinging into high gear, the Competition and Consumers Affairs Commission is encouraging shoppers to create that list and check it twice before making a final purchase decision. The Commission has revealed that since the start of this year, it has received 461 complaints valued at $471.2 Million The Consumers Affairs […]
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand today clarified that the Minister of Local Government has no role to play in breaking the deadlock after the election for a Regional Chairman in Region 10 ended in a tie back in October. WIN Party Candidate Mark Goring, and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) […]
When the new tint policy for vehicles takes effect in January, vehicle owners found in breach of the policy will face a fine of $75,000 under new legislation. The new policy will allow a 35% tint waiver for all vehicle owners, while there will be special waivers for various categories of owners. Minister of Home […]
Guyana joined the rest of the world today in observing World AIDS Day, and Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony has pleaded with persons “at risk” of contracting HIV to get tested, and to seek the required treatment if necessary. Guyana has recorded 449 new cases of HIV in the past year. In total, there are […]
Guyana’s oil and gas sector is set to benefit from new investments as more international investors continue to eye the lucrative sector. Speaking at the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber’s Annual Dinner over the weekend, the President said reputable international companies and investors are flocking the country’s oil and gas sector for opportunities, whether […]
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand today reassured that vendors plying their trade at the Stabroek Market Square will not be removed, at least not now. She signaled the Government’s intention to bring structure to the country’s primary commercial zone, as part of its Beautification Project for the capital city of Georgetown. […]
Some market vendors operating at the Stabroek Square are continuing to express worry that they are being pushed out without proper notice or arrangements, despite recent assurances. Several vendors expressed that the unexpected enforcement by the Georgetown Mayor and City Council has left them unable to earn a proper income during one of the busiest […]
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) recorded 111 infractions in the lead up to the September 1 General and Regional Elections – a figure it said is significantly lower when compared to infractions recorded during the highly controversial 2020 Elections. In its Elections Observation Report on the 2025 General and Regional Elections released on Sunday, the […]
Two women from Clonbrook on the East Coast of Demerara were busted on Saturday after they were allegedly busted with 115 pounds of marijuana in their possession. According to a statement from the Police this morning, the 41-year-old and 55-year-old women, were arrested during an intelligence led operation carried out by Police ranks in C’ […]
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is gearing up to host the 70th Annual Health Research Conference here in Guyana, in collaboration with the Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Health. The conference will take place from April 22-24, 2026 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre under the theme “Innovations in Health.” At a […]
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