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The Government of Venezuela has rejected the deployment of a British Navy vessel to the coast of Guyana, declaring that the move is an act of hostile provocation. In a statement today, the Venezuelan Government said the deployment of the British Navy vessel to Guyana is also a violation of the Argyle Declaration, which followed […]
With more than 140 nurses leaving their jobs at the Georgetown Hospital over the past 11 months, the country’s premiere health public health institution has found itself facing a severe shortage of nurses. The fear is the situation could worsen over the next year. At a press conference today, Chief Executive Officer of the Georgetown […]
The Guyana Public Service Union has once again raised its voice in criticism of the Government and its recent imposition of a 6.5% salary increase for public servants. In a statement, the union said the increase cannot supplement the low salaries in the public service. The Union said the continued disregard for public servants, at […]
Investigators from the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority are continuing their investigations into Guyana Defence Force helicopter crash that claimed the lives of five GDF servicemen on the 6th December, as it was being flown to Arau in Region Seven. The GCAA is leading the investigations, and its investigators have been interviewing GDF personnel including the […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has explained that Guyana will continue to build its defence capability through increased investment in the Guyana Defence Force, and enhanced defence diplomacy with its international partners. Speaking to reporters recently, Mr. Jagdeo said Guyana made its position known during the Argyle Talks with Venezuela in St Vincent and the Grenadines. […]
By Svetlana Marshall Fraud charges against six retired senior Police Officers and three serving senior Police Officers, were dismissed today by Magistrate Rhondel Weever over the lack of evidence. Assistant Police Commissioner Royston Andries-Junor, Senior Superintendent of Police Marcelene Washington and Asst. Superintendent Marlon Kellman were charged along with retired senior Officers Paul Slowe, Clinton […]
The British Government has confirmed that a British warship has been deployed for training exercises in Guyana, in a show of diplomatic and military support for Guyana in wake of the ongoing border controversy with neighbouring Venezuela. The BBC reported that the British Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the military vessel, HMS Trent, will […]
Distinguished Guyanese Attorney, Senior Counsel Rex McKay was today eulogized as a legal giant and a man of impeccable character, who will forever be remembered as one of the greatest lawyers that Guyana has ever produced. McKay passed away yesterday morning and was laid to rest today. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senior […]
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (CoI), which was tasked with investigating the circumstances surrounding the Mahdia School Dorm Fire that claimed the lives of 20 children, has completed its final report. The fire took place back in May. The Secretary to the Commission, Javed Shadick, confirmed that the report has been completed and will be handed […]
Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore has warned that a major shake up may be heading the Council’s way, which is likely to see staff members being reassigned at the level of the City Administration. Mentore made the disclosure during an extraordinary meeting of the Council on Wednesday. He explained that the matter is already engaging the […]
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