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Street vending will continue under improved conditions – Jagdeo
As the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) eyes a political takeover of the Georgetown Municipality following the June 12 Local Government Elections, the party’s General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has made it clear that street…
3-member GPA Executive refuses to release voter’s list ahead of Sunday’s election
A three-member Executive Council of the Guyana Press Association (GPA) has decided not to release the voter’s list ahead of Sunday’s election where members of the media are slated to elect a new President.
In response to a petition…
‘A disappointment’: No account for the past and no plans for future of G/T at APNU campaign launch…
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) launched its campaign for the upcoming Local Government Elections at the weekend and though it predicts a win in several constituencies across Georgetown, General Secretary of the governing People’s…
Assistance coming for over 500 Pomeroon farmers
Some 550 farmers in the Pomeroon River will be receiving elevated beds and two mini excavators will arrive in the next few days to provide much-needed assistance.
This announcement was made on Thursday by President Dr Irfaan Ali during a…
Bar Association issues stern warning against touting, foreign lawyers practicing illegally in Guyana
See below full statement issued by the Bar Association of Guyana on the unlawful practice of law and advertisement of legal services:
The Bar Association of Guyana has been monitoring and observing with concern, the advertising of legal…
With new amendments, electric bikes to be registered
By Sharda Bacchus
shardabacchus@newsroom.gy
Users of electric cycles (E-bikes) are now obligated to follow the same rules as motorcyclists when using the roadways and are required to have the relevant documents, among them a valid…
MOPW exploring measures to improve Kwebanna roadway
Efforts are underway by the Ministry of Public Works (MOPW) to fix the deteriorating roadway in the Region One community of Kwebanna.
In a press release on Thursday, the ministry said that both short and long-term measures are being…
More support for human trafficking victims with passage of new legislation
By Sharda Bacchus
shardabacchus@newsroom.gy
After three hours of debate, the National Assembly Wednesday night passed the Combatting of Trafficking of Persons 2023 Bill, paving the way for restitution for victims and harsher…
EU to field ‘highest-level’ visit to Guyana next month
Mr Frans Timmermans, the Executive Vice President of the European Commission, is due to visit Guyana, marking the highest-level visit from the EU to Guyana to date.
Timmermans’ visit was announced by EU Ambassador to Guyana, Rene Van Nes…
Pay adjustment, housing to be included in ‘comprehensive’ package for teachers– President announces
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced that the government is working to deliver “comprehensive packages” for teachers across the country.
President Ali acknowledged the commitment and hard work of the teachers.
“We are…