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The Ministry of Housing’s Central Housing and Planning Authority has announced that construction will begin soon on a parking facility for sand trucks and other large vehicles in Great Diamond on the East Bank Demerara. This Ministry said the move to establish the parking facility aims to address the issue of sand trucks and other […]
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry has proposed the expansion of training opportunities available to Guyanese to address the issue of labour shortage in the country. In a statement, the Chamber of Commerce said having recognize that the country continues to grapple with a labour shortage, while navigating the need for a stronger Health, […]
A 65-year-old driver from Cotton Tree Village on the West Coast of Berbice lost his life on Tuesday afternoon in a smash-up involving his truck and a tractor along the Lichfield Public Road in Berbice. The Police report explained that 65-year-old Gokaran Lackram was driving his canter truck along the northern side of the roadway […]
The Special Organised Crime Unit of the Guyana Police Force has announced that it has recommended dozens of charges against Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus, and is now awaiting the advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions. In a statement this morning, SOCU explained that while no criminal charges were recommended against Mr. Brutus […]
InterCaribbean Airways has announced its plans to begin twice-weekly non-stop service between Guyana and the island of Grenada. According to a statement from the airline, the new service is awaiting government approval, but is set to begin on the 1st December. The statement explained that the service between Guyana and Grenada would be operated on […]
Scores of sugar cane workers at Blairmont Sugar Estate in Berbice downed their tools today over a number of issues, including the need for additional pay. The strike action by the workers started early this morning, with scores of them refusing to turn on to duty and gathering outside the estate gates in large numbers. […]
A preliminary report on the 2022 Population and Housing Census will be released soon, the Bureau of Statistics said while refuting claims of political interference and a drop in the country’s population. In a statement this afternoon, the Bureau of Statistics said claims suggesting that the publication of the 2022 Census is being delayed as […]
Welfare officers and Counselors attached to the Ministry of Education were exposed to training int he area of Restorative Justice today, as the Government moves to integrate restorative practices into the school system. Restorative practice, particularly in schools, encourages behavior that is supportive and respectful. Director of the Restorative Justice Centre, Orin Boston said when […]
A new Northwest Secondary School was commissioned on Monday, three years after the school was gutted by fire. At the commissioning ceremony, President Ali noted the investments made by the Government in the region’s education sector, explaining that the investments are aimed at ensuring every child has equitable access to quality education. The President said […]
The Working People’s Alliance, (WPA) today welcomed the President’s announcement of a one off $200,000 cash transfer as a “baby step”, but said the Head of State failed to address the issue of poverty which has become pervasive, when he addressed the opening of the National Assembly last week. During a press conference today, WPA […]
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