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The International Decade for People of African Descent Assembly Guyana (IDPADA-G) today called on the Government to demonstrate constitutional maturity, and pay over an estimated $32M in outstanding subventions for the year 2022 as ordered by the High Court. After more than three years, the High Court delivered its judgment in the case – IDPADA-G […]
The Government’s gas-to-energy project, which is under construction at Wales, is set to start up in December, according to Minister of Public Utilities, Deodat Indar. The project which is two years behind schedule, is expected to see the first of four gas turbines being commissioned in December, with the others set for commissioning in the […]
The Rights of the Child Commission (RCC), in partnership with UNICEF and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), has launched a National Child Protection Campaign titled “SEE. SAY. SAFE.” The campaign is intended to strengthen public awareness on child safety. It also encourages early reporting of abuse. In a report, the Ministry […]
More than 130 households and Government buildings across the Essequibo that were affected by last week’s freak storm have benefited from repairs and other relief efforts, according to the Ministry of Works. Last Wednesday’s storm saw roofs being blown off of buildings and utility poles falling, resulting in major damages. In a statement, the Works […]
Massy Guyana has turned the sod for a US$75 million hub at Houston on the East Bank of Demerara. The multi-million developmental project includes the construction of a state-of-the-art warehouse, and a Massy Motors Dealership and Service Centre. At the symbolic sod turning ceremony, President and Chief Executive Officer of Massy Group, James McLetchie, said […]
President Irfaan Ali has announced that the Government has doubled the ceiling on mortgage interest tax relief for home owners, declaring that persons can now deduct all interests paid on their mortgages from their taxable income. Speaking at the opening of the International Building Expo, the President said the move is intended to put more […]
More than 67,000 new house lot applications have been received by the Central Housing and Planning Authority over the last six years, bringing the total number of current house lot applications in the system to over 81,000. Speaking at the opening of the International Building Expo at the Providence Stadium last evening, President Irfaan Ali […]
The Government has been ordered to pay the outstanding subvention to the International Decade for People of African Descent (IDPADA-G) for the year 2022. The ruling was handed down by Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Roxanne George, who has been overlooking the matter since her previous position as Acting Chief Justice. In a statement, […]
Pensioners and other persons accessing the services of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) can now receive their pensions and other benefits through MMG, Bill Express, and Money Gram, the Insurance Scheme announced today, as it launched the introduction of the three new payment methods. Pensioners and other citizens usually encash their vouchers at NIS offices […]
The Opposition, We Invest In Nationhood (WIN) party and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), are calling on the Government and Civil Defence Commission (CDC) to do more to assist flood affected areas in Region 10. Over the last two weeks, residents in parts of Kwakwani, Hururu and Aroaima, have been battling with severe weather […]
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