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President Irfaan Ali administered the oath of office today to three members to serve on the Public Service Appellate Tribunal, which will be Chaired by retired Justice B.S Roy. The other two members of the Commission are former Permanent Secretary, Hydar Ali and Attorney, Abiola Wong-Inniss, who was recommended by the Public Service Union. The […]
Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul, has called for a full overhaul of the country’s public procurement system, in order to stop widespread procurement corruption, which he said currently exists. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has been speaking on the issue and has promised a crackdown of corruption in government. In a statement over the weekend, […]
Prime Minister Mark Phillips believes Guyanese are experiencing a better standard of living today than they were four years ago, and he has said that is due to the policies of the governing People’s Progressive Party. The PPP is celebrating four years in office, and according to the Prime Minister, when the government took office […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources is once again warning against illegal gold mining activities taking place in the country. In a statement, the Ministry said illegal mining activities will not be tolerated. It issued a call on all miners to follow the prescribed process to legitimize their operations, adding that those who are engaging in […]
Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton today claimed that the government is actively trying to get a Magistrate of its choice to oversee the current Elections Fraud Trial. He said the President Ali administration has since launched a vicious attack on the current process unfolding in the Magistrates’ Court. During a press conference today, Norton said the […]
Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes today rapped the Government over attacks on the Judiciary for decisions handed down in the local courts. At a press conference at the AFC’s Headquarters,Mr. Hughes said the alarming trend has seen both the Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo and Attorney General Anil Nandlall unleashing attacks on […]
Prominent businessman, Tamesh Jagmohan, has denied claims of being involved in gold smuggling and money laundering. Jagmohan issued a press statement this morning after reports surfaced on social media that he may be under investigation by the US authorities. The businessman and gold dealer said he has never engaged in any illegal activity, and remains […]
Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton believes any attempt by the Government to dominate and control, must be totally rejected. Speaking at an Emancipation Day celebration in New Amsterdam, Mr. Norton accused the Government of even attempting to control the Emancipation celebrations with the formation of several splinter groups and organisations to represent Afro- Guyanese interest. “While […]
The Exxon Mobil Corporation today announced second-quarter 2024 earnings of US$9.2 billion. In a release this morning, the Texas-based oil company said cash flow from operating activities was $10.6 billion and cash flow from operations, excluding working capital movements, was $15.2 billion while shareholder distributions of $9.5 billion included $4.3 billion of dividends and $5.2 […]
While calling on African Guyanese to remain vigilant and mindful of those who seek to prey on and manipulate ethnic suspicions to promote their own personal interests, President Irfaan Ali in an Emancipation Day message said African Guyanese have no reason to fear political maginalisation in the “One Guyana” that is being established. “In the […]
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