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Guyana ‘remains on guard’ as Venezuela increases military activities at border
See below full statement issued by the Government of Guyana:
The Government of Guyana has taken careful note of the various social media posts which have reported the mobilization of increased personnel and execution of military…
Gov’t moving to sue delinquent contractors – AG
Contractors who have secured jobs with the government but are in breach of the agreement by failing to deliver projects on time or handing over substandard projects will soon be made to answer to the Courts.
The government is getting…
Mahdia COI: Evidence from 29 witnesses being compiled
Evidence gathered from a total of 29 witnesses, including survivors and public officials, is currently being compiled as the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the Mahdia dormitory fire is wrapping up its work.
During a…
Staff fired & ‘internal controls’ strengthened after financial breaches at MARAD
The 2019 Auditor General’s report flagged several financial discrepancies and breaches at the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), which falls under the purview of what was then the Ministry of Public Infrastructure.
As the…
PPP condemns ‘senseless killing of innocent civilians’ in Palestine and Israel
See below full statement by the PPP on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict:
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has historically stood in support of a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, in keeping with UN…
President Ali to attend inaugural Canada-Caricom Summit
President Dr Irfaan Ali departed for Ottawa, Canada, this morning (Monday) where he will join other CARICOM leaders for the first Canada-CARICOM Summit.
The Summit, which is being held under the theme “Strategic Partners for a Resilient…
Gov’t keen on prudent management of economy amid ‘unusual’ growth- Finance Minister
See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance:
As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Annual 2023 Meetings continue in Marrakesh, Morocco, Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh assured IMF’s Deputy Managing…
Berbice oil refinery could be finalised by year end- President Ali
The government hopes to facilitate the construction of a new oil refinery at Crab Island, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne), and President Dr. Irfaan Ali says the project could be finalised by year end.
Dr. Ali said this while…
National celebrations, family-oriented activities for new Corriverton recreational park
President Dr. Irfaan Ali commissioned the new $125 million recreational park at Corriverton, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) on Saturday and announced that national celebrations and family-oriented activities will be held there.
And…
‘Totally outrageous’ – President blazes regional officials after issues flagged by Mara…
Several issues were flagged by residents and farmers of Mara, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) on Saturday during an engagement with President Dr. Irfaan Ali and a team of government ministers.
And President Ali scolded several…