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The newly rehabilitated Georgetown Hospital Staff Quarters on Quamina and Waterloo Streets was commissioned this morning by President David Granger. The living quarters had been closed for a number of years but was recently completely rehabilitated and refurbished as part of a Ministry of Public Health initiative. Over $281 million was spent on the rehabilitation […]
The Guyana Public Service Union is now the official representative body for workers of the Guyana Revenue Authority. Today, the GPSU and the GRA signed the Agreement for Recognition and Avoidance and Settlement of Disputes. The signing of the agreement cemented the GPSU as the recognised union for the GRA workers. The GPSU is hoping […]
Political newcomer and businessman, Robert Badal, who is heading the Change Guyana party into the upcoming elections, has blasted the manifesto plans of the major political parties. Mr. Badal, who launched his party’s manifesto two weeks ago used his weekly press conference today to call out the APNU+AFC coalition and the PPP for the promises […]
The only son of late Presidents, Dr. Cheddi Jagan and Janet Jagan, joined the campaign trail on Saturday for the APNU+AFC. Well-known Dental Surgeon and political commentator, Dr. Cheddi “Joey” Jagan was in Lethem with the coalition on Saturday night encouraging citizens of Lethem and the rest of Guyana to throw their support behind the […]
The popular SACHI General and Variety Store on Regent Street was gutted by fire early this morning. The cause of the fire is unknown but quick action by the Guyana Fire Service contained the blaze to the one building in the busy Regent Street shopping district. The fire appeared to have started from inside the […]
Before a large crowd at Durban Park, soca star Jumo Primo trampled his way to the 592 Soca Monarch Crown early on Sunday morning, making it the 4th time that he has won the competition. During his performance, Jumo appeared on stage in a wheelchair for “healing” as real-life Pastor and Gospel Singer Kester D, […]
As Guyana celebrates 50 years as a Republic, the Ministry of Natural Resources today launched its Mash Band for 2020. Under the theme “Guyana Rising, The Potential of Eco-Friendly Mining” the launch at the Sophia Exhibition Site, showcased the Ministry’s costumes that its revelers will be wearing on the road on Mashramani day. The Public […]
Labeled “A Plan for a Stronger Guyana”, the governing APNU+AFC coalition rolled out its manifesto this morning at a media launching. A public launching is set for this evening at the Stabroek Square. The 32-page document details the policies that the APNU+AFC intends to pursue if its re-elected. It has broken up those policies into […]
Opposition Leader and General Secretary of the PPP, Bharrat Jagdeo dragged the oil companies into the political fray today by claiming that they are working with the government to push back on the Global Witness report, which raised concerns about Guyana’s oil contract with Exxon. Global Witness, which is an international non-governmental organisation, raised several […]
As Guyana prepares for elections in just over two weeks, the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission, Justice Claudette Singh is lobbying for changes to be made to the Constitution that would allow persons with disabilities to vote by themselves. As it is, persons with disabilities vote by proxy. This morning, the Guyana Council of […]
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