Politics

President roasts NCN over “inhumane” suspension of Sports Editor and “Out of Place” removal of pregnant anchor

The move by state broadcaster, NCN, to suspend its sports editor over a statement about a colleague on Facebook, has not found favour with President David Granger, who has described the move by NCN’s Management as “inhumane”. During a recording of the President’s weekly “Public Interest” television programme, Mr. Granger slammed NCN for not showing […]

Cabinet finds rental of Sussex Street bond deal “undesirable”

The same Cabinet that weeks ago approved the rental of a Sussex street building as a new storage bond for pharmaceuticals has now deemed the arrangement “undesirable”, following an avalanche of criticism from a wide cross section of the society over the controversial deal. In a Thursday evening statement, the Government announced moves to get […]

City employers reminded of labour laws and their obligations to workers

The Labour, Occupational, Safety and Health Department of the Ministry of Social Protection is making moves to educate City employers more about the country’s labour laws, their obligations and the rights of their employees. On Wednesday, the Department hosted a seminar for several businesses and companies. It featured presentations on the importance of record keeping, the […]

Foreign Ministry to probe reports of Ambassador to Kuwait being a US Convict

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a probe into reports that recently appointed Guyana Ambassador to Kuwait, Dr. Shamir Ally, may have been convicted in the United States in 2003 for the dissemination of false financial information by the Acrodyne Communications, Inc. (“Acrodyne”) in press releases and Commission filings in 1998, 1999 and 2000. […]

GFC moves to repossess Baishanlin’s forestry concessions as company fails to settle debts.

 The Guyana Forestry Commission has announced that it will be moving to repossess concessions currently being held by the Chinese company, Baishanlin International Forest Development Inc. (BIFDI). In a statement on Tuesday night, the Forestry Commission said the  decision came after the company failed to deliver on agreed actions to introduce investors to the Commission and […]

PSC presses government to put Procurement and Integrity Commissions into full operation

The Private Sector Commission on Tuesday issued a call on the Government, “to move swiftly to address the establishment and operationalisation of those institutions that mitigate perceptions of corruption and the furtherance of the evolution of a truly democratic society.” The PSC said it wants to see the Public Procurement Commission and the Integrity Commission […]

GPSU rejects government’s public servants salary increase offer

The Guyana Public Service Union has officially rejected government’s 1% to 10% salary and wages final offer to public servants and the union is now moving to begin the grievance procedure through the Labour Department. The GPSU held its General Council meeting on Friday and after the meeting declared total rejection to the government’s offer. […]