By News Source Guyana on October 4, 2017
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Weeks after President David Granger’s Press Officer, Lloyda Garrett came under fire for the use of a racial slur, the Head of State on Wednesday said the “the matter is closed.” Ms. Garrett was heavily criticized and calls were made for her resignation, after one of her private Facebook conversations was leaked to social media […]
By News Source Guyana on October 4, 2017
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President David Granger on Wednesday said he is still studying the last list of nominees submitted by Leader of the Opposition Bharrat Jagdeo for the Chairmanship of the Guyana Elections Commission. The list was submitted to the President just over a month ago. It was the third list submitted by the Opposition Leader. The two […]
By News Source Guyana on October 3, 2017
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Almost two years after Guyana officially opened a Consulate in French Guiana, moves are being made by Guyana to alter its perception within the French Administration and to provide better representation for Guyanese citizens living there. Guyana opened the doors to its Consulate in Cayenne on February 12th, 2016 and for the first time provided […]
By News Source Guyana on October 3, 2017
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As the Georgetown City Council prepares to renegotiate that controversial parking meter contract with Smart City Solutions, the People’s Progressive Party members on the Georgetown City Council have written to the Public Procurement Commission on the issue. In the letter, the Councilors complained that the contract was signed without any of the councilors being properly […]
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 […]