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Parliamentarians raise concerns about regional officials acting for long periods
Members of Parliament (MPs) who sit on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have raised concerns with public officials who are made to act in positions for prolonged periods, in breach of the public sector rules.
The matter came up during…
Border Case: Guyana welcomes Venezuela’s submission to World Court
See below full statement:
The Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana takes notice that the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela made a submission today at the International Court of Justice in keeping with the…
Venezuela’s ‘threatening objectives’ endanger regional peace, security – OAS
See below the full statement from the Organization of American States (OAS):
The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS), with the firm purpose of promoting and defending peace and security, condemns the…
Continuation of policies, prosperity for families – Pres. Ali on journey to 2030 and beyond
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday assured Guyanese of a continuation of his current policies, founded on the intent to bring prosperity to every individual, their home and their community.
He looks forward to the upcoming general…
Tug, barge crash into Demerara Harbour Bridge; Edghill says disruption minimal
A tug and a barge being used at the construction site of the new Demerara River Crossing crashed into the existing Harbour Bridge Sunday night, causing some interference.
But as the relevant authorities probe the incident, Public Works…
No teachers’ strike for reopening of school Monday
As public schools reopen on Monday for the August term, the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) will not engage in any strike action but the body’s President, Mark Lyte said that industrial action isn’t off the table.
“... looming over us is…
‘US has no plans for secret military base in Guyana’ – White House official
Amid continued accusations from the Nicolas Maduro-led administration in Venezuela, the White House National Security Communications Advisor, John Kirby clarified that the United States (US) has no plans for a secret military base in…
Outrage in Ecuador: CARICOM concerned at storming of Mexican Embassy
In light of heightening tensions between Ecuador and Mexico, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has called on both sides to resolve the matter through dialogue so that the region can remain a zone of peace.
CARICOM, in a statement…
$72.5 million raised at ‘Ramadan Village’ to support Palestine
A grand total of $72.5 million to support Palestine was raised from donations Saturday night at the Guyanan's National Ramadan Village being held at the Muslim Youth Organisation ground in Georgetown.
This sum was handed over to the…
With new guidelines, gov’t to crack down on errant truck drivers- Edghill
Minister of Public Work, Juan Edghill laid out several guidelines to manage the movement of trucks on the nation’s roadways.
These guidelines were revealed on Saturday when the minister met with the truck drivers and members of the…