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Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo, is strongly criticizing the move by the Guyana Revenue Authority to settle a multi billion tax case with the Demerara Distillers Limited. In a statement on Saturday evening, Mr. Jagdeo registered his condemnation of what he called “the scandalous out of court settlement”. Last week, Demerara Distillers Limited announced […]
The decision by the Chairman of the National Communications Network to proceed with the appointment of Public Relations Consultant, Lennox Cornette, did not receive the full support of all members of the NCN Board. In a flurry of emails between board members, the Chairman of the Board, Bish Panday, sought to defend the decision to […]
The state-owned National Communications Network (NCN) on Friday confirmed the appointment of Public Relations, Lennox Cornette, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The announcement came in the form of a press statement through the private, Guyenterprise Advertising Agency. Cornette will replace Molly Hassan and he will take up his position from May 1, 2016. […]
President David Granger, today, dealt with some matters raised by the executive members of the University of Guyana Students’ Society (UGSS) and pledged to continue to address students’ ongoing concerns, during a meeting at the Ministry of the Presidency. “By the time the next academic year starts most of these problems will be dealt with. […]
Statement by Minister of State, Hon. Joseph Harmon on the appointment of Brian Tiwarie as Advisor Georgetown, Guyana – (April 14, 2016) After the General and Regional Elections of 2015, many persons, who indicated their deep interest in assisting the Government and fulfilling its campaign promises were appointed to various positions. Some of those persons […]
In a written explanation to Cabinet, Minister of State Joe Harmon stated that during his trip to China, the Chinese Ambassador to China who was there at the time, made arrangements for him to visit four companies that are intent on making significant investment in Guyana and it was the Ambassador who made arrangements for […]
Less than two weeks before Grade Six students across the country undergo their exit assessments, controversy has begun to brew over a new layout put forward by the Ministry of Education for the National Grade Six Assessment, popularly referred to as Common Entrance. Former Education Minister Priya Manickchand has raised issues with the new layout […]
The Government has announced that former Programme Analyst at the local UNDP Office, Mr. Trevor Benn has been appointed Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GL&SC) Mr. Benn previously served a Senior Land Developer at the Commission. The announcement was made on Wednesday by State Minister Joe Harmon […]
President David Granger on Wednesday swore in the members of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, giving them the charge that they must lead with the teachings of the spirit of mercy and compassion. The newly sworn in members of the council are Dr. Carl Hanoman, Justice Duke Pollard, Former Minister of Information; Mrs. […]
State Minister Joe Harmon is expected to issue a written statement today about his decision to hire businessman Brian Tiwarie as an advisor and he is also expected to address other recent allegations leveled against him. The Tiwarie appointment was revoked by the president. President David Granger yesterday said that the Minister made gave an […]
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