By News Source Guyana on January 28, 2017
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Education and training, high ethical standards and a strong sense of social responsibility, President David Granger said, are the most important principles required of the members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in the execution of their mandate to provide service and protection in an ever-changing and diverse security landscape. The Commander-in-Chief made these remarks […]
By News Source Guyana on January 28, 2017
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The clash for Leader of the Alliance For Change will come down to the two co-founders, Khemraj Ramjattan and Raphael Trotman. The party’s Vice Chairman, Moses Nagamootoo has turned down the nomination to contest for the party’s leadership positions including Party Leader and Chairman. His announcement came on Friday as party representatives prepared for their […]
By News Source Guyana on January 26, 2017
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Leader of the Alliance For Change, Khemraj Ramjattan, has made it clear that he will not be pulling out of the race for the position. The AFC hosts its Congress this coming Saturday at Vreed-en-Hoop. Mr. Ramjattan has been nominated for the top post in the party, along with former Leader, Raphael Trotman and current […]
By News Source Guyana on January 26, 2017
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Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, who holds responsibility for the state media, used the opening of the Police Officers’ Conference to distance himself from what he said, is the “perceived” attack on the Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Carl Singh. Last week, the Guyana Chronicle carried a front page headline and story about recent decisions by […]
By News Source Guyana on January 25, 2017
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When delegates and members of the Alliance For Change meet this coming Saturday at the Vreed-en-Hoop Primary School for their Congress, three of the party senior members will face off for the top position of Party Leader. It will mark the first time that there will not be a lone nominee for the post. The […]
By News Source Guyana on January 25, 2017
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The Guyana Teachers Union and Smart City Solutions are continuing their discussions over the placement of parking meters and parking spaces in front of city schools. Contacted on Wednesday, Public Relations Officer for Smart City Solutions, Kit Nascimento, explained that the discussions are ongoing and proposals are being looked at. He said no agreement has […]
By News Source Guyana on January 25, 2017
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The Georgetown City Council on Monday voted to begin moves to the Courts in an effort to get property owners to pay their taxes. The City Council has failed through several efforts to get the property owners to update their tax payments. The municipality is owed well over $2 billion in taxes by businesses and […]
By News Source Guyana on January 25, 2017
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More than a week after the President requested that the Opposition sends a representative to meet with the Attorney General on the issue of choosing the next GECOM chairman and the interpretation of the qualifications, the meeting is still to take place. The Opposition Leader had indicated that Member of Parliament and former Attorney General, […]
By News Source Guyana on January 23, 2017
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Banks DIH Limited has filed a multi billion dollar lawsuit against the Guyana Revenue Authority for what it considers an overpayment in taxes to the GRA. Last year, the GRA settled a $5.3 Billion lawsuit that it had filed against Demerara Distillers Limited for taxes owed. The agreed settlement was far less than the money […]
By News Source Guyana on January 22, 2017
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Alliance For Change senior members, Cathy Hughes and Raphael Trotman have both indicated their willingness to serve in the leadership of the party. The AFC will host its Congress on January 28 in the village of Vreed-en-Hoop on the West Coast of Demerara. The main issue on the agenda will be the election of party […]