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President David Granger has welcomed the recent announcement by the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres of the appointment of Mr. Dag Halvor Nylander, a Norwegian diplomat as his Personal Representative on the border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela. “We welcome the appointment. We feel it’s a positive move. We are confident that the […]
With his first list of nominees for the post of Elections Commission Chairman rejected by the President, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has now decided that he will submit a new list. Mr. Jagdeo was asked by the President back in January to submit a new list, but he instead sought clarification from the President about […]
With the government still to make an official announcement over the removal of the 14% value added tax from private school fees, a small group of concerned persons picketed outside the Guyana Revenue Authority over the imposition of the tax on private school fees in the first place. While they said citizens should not be subjected […]
With the President and the Opposition still to find common ground over the qualifications for the Elections Commission Chairman job, the outgoing Chairman of GECOM, Dr. Steve Surujbally believes that whoever is chosen must be “fit and proper” for the job in keeping with the Constitutional requirements. He said if that person comes with a […]
-by Handel Duncan- Several issues were raised Monday afternoon when the Public Accounts Committee of the National Assembly held a special meeting. Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, Irfaan Ali said the meeting was part of the PAC’s oversight based on the examination of the Auditor General’s report of the Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs) for […]
As U.S President Donald Trump appears to moving ahead with a strict immigration policy, the Director of Guyana’s Foreign Service Institute, Ambassador Ronald Austin is convinced that Mr. Trump’s immigration decisions, “will have an immediate impact on our lives.” Speaking at a briefing session with staff members of the Foreign Service Institute, Ambassador Austin said “We […]
The Government of Guyana is moving to roll out its substantial housing project. Minister of State, Joe Harmon announced on Friday that Cabinet through an application from the Minister of Communities Ronald Bulkan has given its approval for the construction of some 758 Housing Units in regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10. […]
The 15 Heads of Government of CARICOM have all renewed their commitment to work towards the realisation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). This is according to Chair of the Community, President David Granger. He made the statement following a caucus on day one of the 28th Inter-session Meeting of the Conference of Heads of […]
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), in an effort to expand its services to the Guyanese population has rehabilitated over 300 fire hydrants in Georgetown, to create greater access to adequate water supply for the fire service during emergencies. Chief Executive Officer, (CEO), Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), Dr. Richard Van West-Charles at the opening of a […]
The Georgetown City Council is now being called upon to show cause why its parking meter contract with Smart City Solutions should not be quashed. Chief Justice (ag) Yonette Cummings-Edwards today granted an Order nisi of certiorari asking the City Council to show cause why its decision to enter into an agreement with Smart City Solutions and […]
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