Politics

Region 7 under mudslide warning as flooding persists

Amid persistent heavy rainfalls across the country, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is urging residents along the Cuyuni and Mazaruni Rivers, in Region 7 to immediately move to higher ground due to current and anticipated rainfall and mudslides. Since the start of the rainy several weeks ago, Region 7 has been among the regions most […]

Ali denies attempting to influence promotions by the Police Service Commission

While not directly addressing the concerns and accusations made by Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired Assistant Police Commissioner, Paul Slowe, President Irfaan Ali today rejected the accusations that he tried to influence the work of the Commission as “convenient” and “opportunistic”. During a press conference on Monday, Mr. Slowe alleged that the President […]

Slowe accuses President of attempting to influence promotions by the Police Service Commission

Retired Assistant Police Commissioner and Chairman of the Police Service Commission Paul Slowe on Monday broke his silence on the ongoing issue relating to the fraud charges against him. During a press conference with his Attorney, Selwyn Pieters, Slowe detailed the events which he said led to the allegations and subsequent charge against him. He […]

Soldier drowns as boat capsizes

A young Guyana Defence Force Lance Corporal lost his life by drowning on Saturday after a boat with soldiers capsized in the Urara Creek in Region 9. A statement from the GDF said Lance Corporal Barrington John was among a group of soldiers being withdrawn from the GDF Observation Post at Karasabai while during an […]

State to discontinue charges against former Minister Dr. George Norton -says VP Jagdeo

Six weeks after former Government Minister Dr. George Norton was charged for misconduct in public office, the state has decided to discontinue the charge, according to Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo. Norton served as Minister of Health then Minister of Social Cohesion under the APNU+AFC Government. The misconduct in public office charge that was filed against […]

GWI to lay off over 300 employees

Blaming a high salary bill and low productivity, the state-owned Guyana Water Incorporated has started moves to reduce its workforce by over 300 persons. At a press conference, GWI Chief Executive Officer, Shaik Baksh said the decision is part of the company’s plan to rationalize its workforce. Mr. Baksh said the number of GWI staffers […]

Sputnik 2nd doses expected to arrive next week

Faced with a delay in the supply of the second doses of the Sputnik V Coronavirus vaccine, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony today announced that the government will continue to administer the first dose as it awaits the arrival of the second dose. He said the second doses of the Russian made vaccine are expected […]