By News Source Guyana on October 2, 2017
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Guyana is continuing its support of those hurricane ravaged islands and the Government has now announced that in addition to all of the assistance it has already committed to, it will be donating 300 tonnes to lumber to assist the islands in the rebuilding process. Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo made the announcement over the weekend […]
By News Source Guyana on September 27, 2017
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President David Granger has reiterated the Government’s commitment to the course of action outlined by former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon regarding the Guyana-Venezuela controversy. The President made that clear during his meeting with current Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres on Monday. According to a statement from the Ministry of the Presidency, President Granger said that […]
By News Source Guyana on September 26, 2017
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On Wednesday, the Minister of Public Telecommunications, Cathy Hughes, is expected to announce that the University of Guyana will be reissued with a radio broadcast license. The University’s Communications Unit is likely to spearhead the production of programmes and training for the University’s radio network. The University of Guyana’s programme of Journalism and Communication has […]
By News Source Guyana on September 26, 2017
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The Opposition People’s Progressive Party has written to the Chairperson of the Public Procurement Commission, Mrs Carol Corbin calling for an investigation into the award of a contract by the Ministry of Public Health to the Linden Holdings Incorporated for the Sussex Street Bond. In the letter Dated September 25th and penned by PPP Parliamentarian […]
By News Source Guyana on September 25, 2017
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After an absence for nearly 18 years, Guyana on Monday officially restarted the export of rice to Cuba. In a statement the Department of Public Information announced that approximately 7,500 tonnes of white rice is being exported to Cuba and the first shipment is about to set sail. According to the General Manager (ag) of […]
By News Source Guyana on September 24, 2017
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(MOTP) President David Granger, on Friday evening, called on the Guyanese diaspora to use their skills, resources and education to help to transform the manufacturing sector of the country for the greater good of all citizens. The Head of State made these remarks at a ‘Meet and Greet’ Reception with some members of the Guyanese […]
By News Source Guyana on September 21, 2017
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The cash-strapped Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is expected to sell off large swaths of its lands to the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) in an effort to meet its financial obligations. State Minister Joseph Harmon made the announcement on Thursday and said the sale of land will be facilitated by Minister within the Ministry of Finance, […]
By News Source Guyana on September 21, 2017
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Guyana will be working along with the British Government to get much needed supplies faster to the hurricane ravaged Caribbean islands. Guyana’s Minister of State Joe Harmon, on Thursday announced that the British Government, through the local High Commission, has indicated that it will make a C-130 military aircraft available to take supplies from Guyana […]
By News Source Guyana on September 20, 2017
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The findings of the Commission of Inquiry into the plot to assassinate President David Granger supports the conclusion by Police Legal Adviser, Claudette Singh that the allegations made by businessman, Andriff Gillard, that he was offered money by Nazim Khan to Kill the President was tenuous. However, the report lashed out at the Police for […]
By News Source Guyana on September 20, 2017
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
On Wednesday morning, President David Granger once again used his address to the United Nations GeneraI Assembly to raise concern over Venezuela’s continued claim of Guyana’s territory. Mr. Granger told the World Leaders that Venezuela’s claim to Guyana’s territory has not diminished or been diverted and Guyana remains imperiled. According to the President, the […]