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Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh told the Parliamentary Committee of Supply today that a percentage of the $350M in supplementary funding budgeted under his Office, will be used to assist the families of the Mahdia fire victims, including the survivors. “Under this particular line item, in this instance, this additional amount that is being […]
The Committee of Supply of the National Assembly today cleared another $5B to support ongoing works with the gas-to energy project. The additional sum is expected to see the project to completion, Minister responsible for Finance, Dr.Ashni Singh said. The National Assembly has already passed $43B to support the construction of the project. The additional […]
Opposition Member of Parliament, Geeta Chandan-Edmond, who covers the security sector, is not supportive of the President’s decision to extend the tenure of Acting Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken beyond his retirement age. Mr. Hicken reached the retirement age of 55 in July, but President Irfaan Ali announced on Monday that he has decided to extend […]
The Attorney representing the 15-year-old girl who is facing 20 murder charges over the deaths that took place in the Mahdia School Dorm fire, has written to the Director of Public Prosecutions with a request for the charges against his teenage client to be withdrawn completely because of a lack of evidence. In a letter […]
The Chinese Landing Village Council believes the ‘fact-finding’ team that was sent into the area by the Government fell short in addressing the issues highlighted by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). On Sunday, the team, led by Government Member of Parliament Alister Charlie met with the residents of Chinese Landing to initiate the […]
Newly elected Mayors and their Deputies from the 10 municipalities took their oath of office this morning before President Irfaan Ali, as the President noted the importance of local government organs and the work that they should be doing with Central Government. According to the President, regardless of their political affiliation, the two sides must […]
Brushing aside allegations of corruption, drug smuggling and money laundering that have been leveled against the well-known Mohameds Family, President Irfaan Ali today said his Government has not received any formal notification from authorities in the US that the business magnate and his family are under investigation. “There are many allegations. I have never received […]
President Irfaan Ali has confirmed that he has extended the Acting Police Commissioner’s time in office beyond his retirement. “I have already issued a letter extending the services of the Commissioner of Police to a date to be determined,” President Ali said. The President made the announcement while speaking to reporters this morning. Acting Police […]
Concerned about the growing crime problem in the country, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry wants the Police to adjust its “laxed” posture on crime. In a statement the Chamber of Commerce said it has noted with intense concern, the level of crime being perpetrated in Guyana, more particularly, in recent times. According to […]
The National Assembly passed the Electronic Communications and Transactions Bill late on Thursday night, with the Opposition underscoring the importance of the legislation, while expressing a number of concerns relating to the process of authenticating signatures in digital transactions. The legislation is intended to fast track the implementation of e-Government services, while significantly improving the […]
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