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Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, has denied that he was questioned or interrogated by US Authorities upon arrival in New York on Thursday evening. However, he has stated that courtesies were extended to him when he arrived in New York and he chatted with the agents “about Guyana’s development”. Contacted via WhatsApp, the Minister […]
A livid Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today made it clear that he still believes a conflict of interest exist in the relationship between the Exxon Mobil company and the Hughes, Fields and Stoby Law Firm, which has AFC Leader and Prominent Attorney, Nigel Hughes as a managing partner. Nigel Hughes was recently elected as Leader […]
In wake of serious allegations of financial impropriety, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus, has requested and granted vacation leave to allow an investigation into the claims against him. Reports have been surfacing about questions being raised about the Senior Police Officer’s finances, his acquisition of properties and his alleged involvement in other businesses. […]
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS), through its Product Compliance Department, has seized and destroyed more than 11,500 pieces of substandard electrical fittings and equipment, as part of its continued effort to tackle the sale and distribution of substandard electrical fittings and equipment. In a press statement, the GNBS said the seized items include […]
The Guyana Tourism Authority has announced that the country continues to see an increase in visitor arrivals when compared to same period last year, crediting the development to the recently held T20 Cricket World Cup as well as the re-branding of several of the country’s tourism products. In its half-year sector update report, the Tourism […]
Investors and business executives from across the Caribbean region are in Guyana for the Caribbean Investment Forum, and they have been urged by President Irfaan Ali to seek out opportunities in Guyana. Addressing the opening of the 3rd Caribbean Investment Forum at the Authur Chung Convention Centre on Wednesday evening, the President encouraged the delegates […]
In response to a letter writer in one of the daily newspapers, the Guyana Elections Commission today made it clear that it has no authority to remove the Leader of The New Movement part, Dr. Asha Kissoon, from the National Assembly, although the Commission is still actively discussing her presence in the Assembly and the […]
Minster of Governance, Gail Teixeira, has stressed the need for public servants, especially high-ranking officials, to conduct their functions more diligently in order to promote good governance and effective management of the systems to ensure equitable access, fairness, and transparency in Guyana. Speaking at the opening of a round table discussion on ethical behaviour within […]
By Svetlana Marshall A Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform opened at the Mariott Hotel this morning with President Irfaan Ali highlighting the issue of “predictability” in the Justice System. At the conference, which has brought together legal luminaries from Guyana and the region, the President said there must be consistency in decisions handed down […]
An investigation has been launched by the Police as well as the Child Care and Protection Agency, after a 14-year-old boy lost his life by drowning on Tuesday afternoon at the National Aquatic Centre at Lilliendaal. The dead youth has been identified as Joel Adams, who lived at the Sophia Care Centre, which is managed […]
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