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With the operations of the Canawaima ferry suspended to facilitate repairs, the Management of the Guyana Suriname Ferry Service has announced that there will be a temporary relief for persons who have to cross between the two countries. In a statement today, management announced that the M.B Sandaka will be in operation from May 31, […]
Jamaican Reggae Superstar Buju Banton is urging the youths of Guyana to reject violence and turn to a life of more harmony. During his “I am legend” concert on Saturday night, Banton told the over 24,000 people gathered at the National Stadium that Guyana’s youths should not embrace violence. He said “years ago Guyana was […]
The US Government, through its Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, has extended Independence Anniversary Greetings to the Government and People of Guyana. In the statement, Mr. Pompeo reminded that the United States and Guyana have been friends and partners for decades. He said the US commends and encourages Guyana’s continued leadership on matters of regional […]
President David Granger has granted Presidential pardons to two women prisoners, who were both serving time behind bars for non-violent offences and were nearing the completion of their sentencing. 40-year-old Bibi Parjohn and 30-year-old Unique Hope will be released from prison today in observance of Guyana’s 53rd Independence anniversary, according to a release from the […]
The Government and the Guyana Public Service Union have agreed to establish a High-level Committee on the Public Service in Guyana. The Committee is expected to be in place by the 1st June. The decision to form the Committee came on Thursday during a meeting between President David Granger and a Government team and the […]
With the opposition PPP still boycotting sittings of the National Assembly, the Government went ahead and approved the $3.4 Billion for the Guyana Elections Commission for the hosting of the next national elections in Guyana. Finance Minister Winston Jordan told the National Assembly this afternoon that the provision is not in anticipation of any ruling […]
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, who is chairing his party’s manifesto committee, today offered a glance at some of the commitments and promises that his party will be making at the next elections. Mr. Jagdeo backed up his Presidential Candidate’s position that the PPP would create 50,000 new jobs once elected to office. The party will […]
While admitting that he is still to file all of his declarations with the Integrity Commission, President David Granger today made it clear that it is a rule of his Cabinet that all Ministers should comply and make their declarations known to the Constitutional body. The President said “as far as the Cabinet is concerned […]
President David Granger has asked his Attorney General, Senior Counsel Basil Williams, to respond to him about the contents of an anonymous letter about several issues at the Chambers of the Attorney General. Speaking to reporters this morning, President Granger said he has seen a copy of the letter, which contains serious allegations about the […]
The Department of Youth today hosted a round table discussion with various youth organizations to address the growing concern of Youth unemployment. The event was held as part of the annual youth week celebrations which started on May 18. Youth unemployment and underemployment have been two of the biggest problems facing Guyana’s youth population over […]
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