Politics

Baramita to get new school and cottage hospital

(DPI)  A new zone is being developed in Baramita  to relocate all public facilities to  a more conducive environment. This was revealed by Permanent  Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Alfred King, who recently led a team  to the area. The intention is to remove the facilities from the distractions and noise […]

Public Utilities Commission issues warning to utility companies about quality of service after receiving 503 complaints in 8 months

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Monday issued a warning to the four utility companies under its purview about the quality of their service. For this year, the PUC has received 503 complaints about the GTT, GWI, GPL and Digicel. PUC Chairperson, Dela Britton warned that there are sanctions available to the Commission and said […]

Supersession complaints may have triggered President’s request of PSC to place promotions on hold -Govt. source

In his list of recommendations for Police promotions, Police Commissioner Seelall Perdaud, did not recommend the promotion of Assistant Commissioner, David Ramnarine, although Ramnarine has been acting in his position as Commissioner of Police, whenever he (Seelall) proceeds on leave. While not recommending a promotion for Ramnarine, Mr. Persaud wants the Police Service Commission to […]

Youth Tobacco survey finds 1 in every 12 Guyanese students smoke cigarettes

The government believes the findings of a 2015 youth tobacco survey is timely as Guyana welcomes new regulation on this front and anchors its move to enforce stringent tobacco control legislation. The Report was presented on Thursday during an engagement between the Ministry of Public Health and the Pan American Health Organisation/ World Health Organisation along with […]

Chamber of Commerce and PPP want City Hall to engage private garbage collection companies

The Georgetown Chambers of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the opposition People’s Progressive Party are both calling on the Georgetown City Council to meet with waste disposal companies – Puran Bros. and Cevons – to find a solution to the current situation. The two major waste management companies that were contracted by the City Council, threatened […]

Reporters Without Borders urges President Granger not to sign Broadcast Amendment Bill into law

The International Press Group, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is urging President David A. Granger not to assent to the Broadcasting Bill that was adopted by Guyana’s National Assembly last Friday. In a statement on Tuesday, the press body called for consultations with broadcasters in order to take into account their recommendations. According to Reporters Without […]