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GECOM to resume continuous registration on Tuesday
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) will resume the continuous registration exercise on July 4, 2023, for eligible persons, at all of its permanent Registration Offices in the ten Administrative Regions. This registration exercise will…
Dharamlall rape allegation: Alleged victim did not undergo more questioning – Police Force says
See below a statement issued by the Guyana Police Force:
The Guyana Police Force wishes to categorically state that at all times, the highest level of professionalism was adopted during the investigation into an alleged Rape made against…
Dharamlall rape allegation: Alleged victim wants no further action taken
The 16-year-old schoolgirl who accused the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall of raping her has requested that no further action is taken in the matter, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum confirmed on Friday.…
Biometrics at the poll without constitutional reform will take Guyana backwards – GECOM Chair
Chairman of the Guyana Election Commission (GECOM), Justice (ret’d) Claudette Singh on Friday highlighted the need for constitutional reform as she addressed, for the first time, the weekly protests mounted outside her office by the…
US Secretary of State to visit TT, Guyana
The Secretary of State of the United States, Antony Blinken will travel to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago July 5, 2023, where he will participate in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government meeting and the 50th Anniversary…
‘Now is your moment, your future is bright’ – Outgoing US Amb. pledges continued support for…
Guyana is on the road to massive transformation and outgoing United States (US) Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch has pledged her country’s continued support towards the South American nation’s growth and development.
“Guyana is…
Thousands to benefit from $1.8B gov’t support for small businesses
The government is hoping to stimulate small business development across the country by doling out about $1.8 billion in financial support to thousands of small business owners.
This is according to Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo who…
‘If public servants don’t declare assets, they’ll have to leave the job’- Jagdeo
There are 84 public officials, including 10 Opposition Parliamentarians, who failed to declare their assets to the Integrity Commission and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says the public servants who do not declare their assets will be…
Gov’t examining options to help vendors during East Coast road expansion
Vendors plying their trade on the roadside at Plaisance and other parts of the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) railway embankment have raised concerns about disruptions to their businesses with the road expansion project.
Vice President Dr.…
Guyana’s carbon credits deal: Indigenous communities using funds to boost livelihoods and improve…
By Vishani Ragobeer
Vishani@newsroom.gy
Indigenous communities across Guyana—more than 200—should receive 15% of the money Guyana makes from selling its carbon credits.
And Toshaos, who are Indigenous leaders, seem intent on using…