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June 9, 2016
Negligence is cause of Miner’s death- CoI report
The Committee of Inquiry (CoI) report into recent mining pit collapse at Konawaruk, Mahdia, Potaro mining district #2 which led to the death of Miner Reynold Williams has revealed that negligence was the principle cause of the incident.…
No Cabinet approval for increase in Harbour Bridge Tolls
The impending increase in the tolls for the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) is still be ironed out.
This is according to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) who said in a statement this afternoon that, despite reports in…
THAG disagrees with transfer of tourism portfolio to Gaskin
The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) questioned whether Minister of Business, Dominic Gaskin, will be able to man both the Tourism sector along with his current responsibilities.
Despite the lack of a public…
GPF still investigating Kaieteur News Grenade case
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is in the process of deciding who will be charged for the tossing of a fragmentation grenade at the vehicle of Publisher Glenn Lall, last Saturday evening.
Sources within the Force have…
Guyana to receive US$160,000 grant to fight AIDS
Guyana will benefit from a one-off grant of US$160,000 to begin a Test and START (Start Anti-Retroviral Therapy) programme which will significantly reduce new HIV infections and fast-track treatment.
The Ministry of Public…
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first footballer to top Forbes list of highest-paid athletes
Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo earns more than any other sportsperson, Forbes' annual list of the world's wealthiest athletes shows.
The influential business magazine's list has been led by either boxer Floyd…
Omar Brewley named MVP as Eagles United wins UDFA U-17 League
The Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) Under-17 league wrapped up on Wednesday (June 8) with Eagles United emerging as Champions, after Omar Brewley led them to a 1 - 0 win over Amelia's Ward United at the Mackenzie Sports Club…