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The Minister of Communities will lead a task force with the aim of improving and managing the drainage of the city of Georgetown. The establishment of the task force was made during Cabinet meeting this week, according to Minister of State, Joe Harmon. “The task force will also be expected to prepare a plan for […]
An attempt by Opposition Member of Parliament, Bishop Juan Edghill, to challenge government’s efforts to restrict the illegal sale of alcohol, stumbled in the National Assembly on Friday. Presented by Finance Minister, Winston Jordan, the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing (Amendment) Bill 2016 was read for the second and third time in the House, and then passed […]
(MOTP) The Government of Guyana came in for high praise on Thursday when 135 residents of the community of Mocha/Arcadia, East Bank Demerara (EBD) received their ‘Permission to Occupy State Lands’ documents from Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon at a simple ceremony held at the Marks Supermarket. The document, which is temporary and valid […]
For the first time in 20 years, Guyana saw the appointment of the status of Senior Counsel to long serving legal practitioners yesterday. At a State House ceremony to hand over the instruments of appointment, the President said the absence of such appointments over the past two decades could be seen as a ‘dereliction of […]
As Guyana continues to advance towards the development of a ‘green’ economy, President David Granger, this morning, said that the country looks to the People’s Republic of China for cooperation and assistance as that country shares similar sustainable development goals. The President made these remarks at an Accreditation Ceremony at State House, where Extraordinary and […]
President David Granger on Tuesday afternoon confirmed that he has taken a decision to shift three of his cabinet ministers to new ministries. Dr. George Norton will now move from the Ministry of Public Health to the smaller Ministry of Social Cohesion, while Amna Ally will move from Social Cohesion to Social Protection and Volda […]
Although three months ago, President David Granger indicated that there would have been no cabinet reshuffling, there are multiple reports that he has now taken a decision to shake up his cabinet and three Ministers who are all senior members of the People’s National Congress could find themselves heading different Ministries. According to Government sources, […]
Attorney General Basil Williams has clarified that the Chief Justice did not grant any conservatory order or injunction blocking the government from moving forward with its move to evict the privately owned Cheddi Jagan Research Centre from the state-owned Red House. In a statement issued through the Ministry of the Presidenty, Attorney General Williams […]
President David Granger has announced the appointment of nine Attorneys as Senior Counsel. The move is based on their exemplary experience, erudition, excellence and diligence in the practice of the law. The appointments take effect from January 1. The last time Senior Counsel were appointed in Guyana was in 1996. The following persons have been made […]
A candle light vigil by the Opposition People’s Progressive Party outside The Red House on Friday night, became confrontational as a small group of members and supporters of the People’s National Congress, held a protest of their own at the same location on High Street, against the PPP. The People’s National Congress is the largest […]
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