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Declaring that the current electoral system has little room for error, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, has again shut down a suggestion by Opposition Commissioner at GECOM Vincent Alexander and the Opposition APNU+AFC for there to be a biometric system of voting as well as a clean voters’ list before the […]
President Irfaan Ali is urging Guyanese to ensure their actions foster peace and unity, telling a Diwali celebration at Leonora that now is not the time for backbiting and fighting among each other. Addressing the launch of the Diwali Mahostav at the Leonora Track and Field Stadium to kickstart the Diwali celebrations here, the President […]
The Ministry of Labour is partnering with the Ministry of Human Services in a new effort to tackle child labour in Guyana. On Monday, Human Services Minister, Dr. Vindya Persaud said the Government is keen on implementing and developing national policies to eliminate child labour in all forms. She said efforts are being made to […]
The Director of Public Prosecutions has advised that criminal charges be laid against two serving members of the Guyana Police Force over the abduction and robbery of a supervisor at a gold mining company from the parking lot of the Giftland Mall just over two weeks ago. One of the Policemen to be charged is […]
The Caribbean Court of Justice has announced the appointment of International Law Expert and former University Lecturer, Chantal Ononaiwu of Jamaica as the newest Judge on the Caribbean Court of Justice. Justice Ononaiwu is now the second Jamaican national to join the Bench of the regional Court. She took her oath of office before the […]
The Opposition People’s National Congress Reform, (PNC/R) has joined calls for the total overhauling of the Guyana Police Force, saying it believes that many of the problems plaguing the Force can be avoided with much needed reform and less political interference. At a press conference today, Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul said it is […]
By Svetlana Marshall The Alliance For Change (AFC) has pledged to bring economic and social justice to the people of Guyana, as the party celebrates its 19th Anniversary. At a party flag raising ceremony at its Kitty Head Office this morning, Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes said the AFC will soon […]
The One Communications Pinktober “Make Your Move” Cancer Awareness Walk moved through the streets of Georgetown on Sunday, bringing together thousands of persons and several Government and non-governmental organisations. There were chants, and stories, and music and memories as attention was drawn to the disease that has impacted the lives of thousands here in Guyana. […]
Public consultations on the new ‘Protection from Harassment Bill 2024’ have started, with a focus on eradicating gender based violence. The Ministry of Human Services is leading the public consultations, and citizens are being offered the opportunity to engage directly with Government officials to voice their views on the draft legislation. According to the Department […]
The main union representing sugar workers in Guyana, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) has sounded the alarm over the below target sugar production. As of October 26, 2024, the Guyana Sugar Corporation had only produced 24,711 tonnes of sugar of the 63,276 tonnes set as the target for this year. The sugar […]
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