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With additional reports of cooking gas cylinders exploding, the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission has announced that it will be carrying out an investigation of its own into the occurrences. The Commission said it has taken note of the reported incidents, and wishes to remind the suppliers that the Consumer Affairs Act mandates that a […]
Leader of the Alliance For Change, Nigel Hughes has called on the President to make his criteria for the appointment of the substantive Chancellor and Chief Justice known to the public. At a recent press conference, President Irfaan Ali said he is actively considering the appointments, while dodging questions as to whether he has found […]
The Leaders of the Opposition political parties are planning to meet to discuss potential collaboration ahead of the 2025 General and Regional Elections. While confirming plans for the meeting, Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Aubrey Norton told reporters on Friday that specific details of the meeting are still to be completed, but […]
Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues has boasted that 98.3% of Guyana’s population now has access to potable water, even as there are regular complaints of the low water pressure in many communities and discoloured water coming through taps. At a recent press conference, the Minister said the Housing and Water […]
British Airways has resolved the issue that left passengers stranded in Guyana and St. Lucia for almost four days. The airline returned to its schedule service last evening and also transferred some passengers to chartered flights home to Guyana from St. Lucia. Scores of passengers were left stranded in Guyana and St. Lucia since Monday […]
Leader of the Alliance For Change, Nigel Hughes today declared his full support for any other person who may want to seek political office in Guyana, saying it will give people more options and broaden political participation across the country. At a press conference yesterday, Mr. Jagdeo was asked about an apparent signal by businessman, […]
The Opposition People’s National Congress Reform today urged the Guyana Elections Commission, (GECOM) to begin swiftly examining the implementation of fingerprint biometrics in time for the next General and Regional Elections, which are scheduled for this year. PNC Reform and Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton, today told reporters that it has been two months since the […]
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag today said all 70 Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) have received their subventions for 2024, while the 10 Municipalities have received their subventions in full or in part. She said the subventions are released according to approved work plans. Those work plans have to be approved by […]
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag today brushed aside claims of interference in the internal elections of Mayors and Deputy Mayors, telling reporters that the decision to halt those elections, will in no way affect the Municipalities. Elections of the Mayors and Deputy Mayors for the 10 Municipalities were expected to be […]
The US$260 million new Demerara River Bridge is now expected to be completed by the end of this year, according to President Irfaan Ali. Construction of the new bridge was expected to be completed by March. The President made the announcement during his New Year’s Address to the Nation. “By the end of 2025, the […]
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