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Dharamlall rape allegation: Gov’t strictly adhering to Sexual Offences law – Jagdeo
As authorities await the outcome of an investigation into rape allegations levelled against Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamall, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has reiterated that the government has…
Gov’t to upgrade dorms, teachers quarters but needs another $11B
The Irfaan Ali-led administration plans to upgrade dorms, teachers quarters and all other educational facilities across Guyana at soonest but $11 billion in supplementary funding is needed to execute these plans.
This was announced by…
American businessman with US$90M bid could soon own Marriott Hotel
American businessman Ramy El-Batrawi tendered the highest bid- US$90 million- for the Marriott Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown, and Guyana’s government has given its approval for sale negotiations to commence with the bidder.
This is…
After delays, GECOM expected to announce results from LGE soon
Close to two weeks after the June 12 Local Government Elections (LGE) were held, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is expected to announce the final results in ‘short order’.
This is according to PPP-nominated GECOM Commissioner…
Mahdia tragedy: Opposition wants monument to be erected at dorm site
The Parliamentary Opposition submitted a motion to the National Assembly calling for the construction of a monument at the female dormitory of the Mahdia Secondary School in honour of the 19 girls and five-year-old boy who lost their lives…
APNU withdraws request for recount in Mahdia
The Opposition A Partnership for National Unity (ANPU) withdrew its request for a recount in the municipality of Mahdia, Region Eight, according to PPP/C-nominated GECOM Commissioner, Sase Gunraj.
“I was informed that subsequent to that…
PPP now controls 67 of 80 Local Authority Areas after winning Berbice tie tiebreakers
The governing People's Progressive Party Civic (PPP) further cemented its dominance at the recently concluded Local Government Elections after it won two tiebreakers on Thursday.
The party now controls 67 of the 80 Local Authority Areas…
Dharamlall rape allegation: Anand Persaud heading Local Gov’t Ministry until probe completed
With the substantive Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into rape allegations levelled against him, his junior Anand Persaud is currently…
Insurance guarantee case: AG makes case for State to join proceedings
By Vishani Ragobeer
Vishani@newsroom.gy
As the appeal to the landmark High Court ruling ordering ExxonMobil’s Guyana subsidiary to provide an unlimited liability parent guarantee for its operations in the Stabroek Block continues,…
Several possible resignations to rock PNC/R as Norton accused of single-handedly selecting Mayors,…
A Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) on Wednesday night got heated and reportedly saw senior members of the political party threatening to resign over the selection of who will be…