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Several automotive and tint applications shops in the city were packed today as the new tint regulations took effect, allowing all vehicles to carry a specific level of tint on the windows and back windscreen. The regulations do not allow for any front windscreen tint, even with a tint waiver permit. Appearing on the New […]
U.S Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, has indicated Guyana’s acceptance of third country deportees and refugees from the United States is still on the cards, explaining that there are benefits to derive from such an arrangement. Appearing on the SOURCES programme on Sunday, Ambassador Theriot said the U.S is still in discussion with Guyana and […]
The High Court today ruled that the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI) breached an implied contractual duty of good faith when it terminated several accounts of candidates for the WIN party last year. The decision was handed down by Justice Nicole Pierre. A number of local commercial banks cut ties with WIN […]
Demanding the revocation of the Ministerial Order which paved way for the reclassification of 22 streets in the city as Public Roads, the Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore said the Ministry of Public Works’ justification for its action of seizing control of the municipal roads is “nothing short of an arrogant display of executive overreach […]
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has launched a “targeted sanitation initiative” along the Kitty Seawall, with the placement of waste bins aimed at promoting proper garbage disposal and enhancing the cleanliness of the area. The Kingston and Kitty Seawall have been areas prone to unsightly garbage disposal over the years, with the […]
A group of APNU Members of Parliament was today blocked from entering the Marudi Settlement in Region 9 as part of an outreach to investigate concerns of residents in the gold mining communities. APNU Parliamentary lead, Dr. Terrence Campbell, along with MPs Sherod Duncan, Saiku Andrews and Sharma Solomon, said they were on their way […]
The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Public Works has quietly wrested away a total of 22 streets in the City of Georgetown from under the control of the Georgetown City Council, making them all Public Roads and thereby falling directly under the Public Works Ministry. The move was gazetted as Ministerial Orders on […]
In a statement early this morning, President Irfaan Ali has announced that Guyana has formally lodged a protest with the Government of Suriname after receiving reports that the authorities in Suriname have instituted charges for the use of the Corentyne River. The President said the move is particularly affecting timber and quarry operators, adding that […]
The British Government has named longtime foreign service officer, Joseph Fisher, as its new High Commissioner to Guyana and CARICOM. Mr. Fisher will also serve as the Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname. He is replacing High Commissioner Jane Miller, who recently retired after completing her tour of duty in Guyana. The new High […]
The Mohameds extradition hearing faced another delay today after the Court was informed of businessman and Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed being diagnosed with Dengue fever, and therefore being unable to attend the hearing. The Court summoned Dr. Kawal Dalip, who was listed on the medical document provided to the Court after the Prosecution raised some […]
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