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Even as neighbouring Venezuela has been appealing to the United Nations to find a solution to the border controversy with Guyana, the country is now objecting to a large gold mining operation within Guyana’s borders. President David Granger told the Parliament today that Venezuela’s Ambassador to Ottawa sent a letter, dated 13th October, to the […]
President David Granger on Thursday told Guyana’s parliament that “border takes first place” and Guyana will continue to stand firm in defense of its territorial integrity. In an address to the Parliament with both sides of the House present, the President said Guyana has always addressed the border issue respectfully without confrontation. He said “Venezuela’s […]
Director of Prisons, Welton Trotz appeared in court on Thursday afternoon and was charged for the sexual assault of a female prison officer. Trotz, who represented himself, pleaded not guilty to the charge when he appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. His trial is expected to begin at the end of […]
The opposition People’s Progressive Party is complaining that its Members of Parliament have been paid increases to their salaries although the party has indicated that its parliamentarians do not want the increases. In a statement last evening, the party said its parliamentarians were left shocked when they collected their pay slips and saw that the […]
In what appears to be building up as a battle between the state media houses in Guyana, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Communications Network, Molly Hassan, has fired off at the Guyana Chronicle over a front page story about her salary and performance. In its Wednesday edition, the Chronicle released full details of […]
Veteran Guyanese Broadcaster, Enrico Woolford, may be heading back to familiar territory soon, as the administration appears set to effect major changes at the management of the state-owned National Communications Network. Woolford, who is a Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism Graduate and the holder of a Masters in International Relations, previously worked at the Guyana Broadcasting […]
The government has announced that it is moving ahead with an offer by Demerara Distillers Limited to buy out its 10% stake in the Berbice River Bridge. The move will see the government spending $45 Million to acquire the 40 Million shares that the company has in the Berbice Bridge company. The administration is currently […]
A defiant Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo defended the salary increases for government ministers and parliamentarians on Wednesday, while brushing aside continued criticism of the move. The Prime Minister took over the post-cabinet press briefing on Wednesday afternoon and justified the increases that have been criticized by trade unions, political commentators, the opposition and even supporters […]
A survey conducted in 2011 examining the problem of child labour in Guyana has found that many teens involved in child labour have also found themselves being involved in prostitution. The Ministry of Social Protection has released the results of the survey which was conducted in Georgetown, New Amsterdam, Linden, Corriverton, Black Bush Polder, Number 58 […]
The opposition People’s Progressive Party has announced that its Members of Parliament will not be accepting the salary increases as approved by the government. In a statement last evening, the PPP which holds the minority in the National Assembly, also announced that it intends to move a motion in the House seeking to reverse the […]
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