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October 7, 2016
Former GWI board member refutes claims of ‘issues with CEO’
Former member of the Board of Directors of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) Charles Ceres has refuted claims that he resigned from the Board because of issues he had with Chief Executive Officer, GWI, Dr. Richard Van West Charles.…
Popeyes restaurant dispels rumours of poor sanitation
By Leroy Smith
The Popeyes fast-food Restaurant located at Water Street, Stabroek is refuting claims that the facility is operating under unhygienic conditions.
During a visit to the fast-food outlet at Water and America…
U.S. Embassy Youth Action Network Joins Ministry of Social Protection to Talk TIP
The U.S Embassy’s Youth Action Network, in collaboration with the Anti–Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Unit of the Ministry of Social Protection, sponsored its first public forum on TIP at the Georgetown Club.
According to a press…
Regional Seminar held to share lessons on FLEGT /VPA in support of the legal trade in timber
A regional seminar on “Sharing Regional Lessons on FLEGT VPA processes: Transitioning from Negotiations to Implementation” was held from September 28-29, 2016 at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana.
This seminar was…
UPDATE; 21 year old held for Tuschen taxi driver murder
By Leroy Smith
The police in ‘D’ Division have arrested a man in connection with the murder of Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo taxi driver, Rolan Joodie aka Vishal, who was robbed and shot on Tuesday evening.
According to…
PNC/R pledges commitment to further development of Guyana
The People’s National Congress/Reform says it has never forgotten and will never forget its duty to the working people of this country.
According to the party in its 59 years of stewardship, it has proven “beyond any doubt” its…
AUTHORITARIANISM ON THE RISE: INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS UNDER SIEGE
By: Mohabir Anil Nandlall
Attorney-at-Law
Like with every authoritarian regime, there is an increasing proclivity of the Coalition Government, supported by demonstrable evidence, to interfere with and or usurp the…
24% of 2016 hinterland budget expended- Minister Patterson
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure has only expended 24% of the $1.7B allocated for hinterland development in 2016, even as Budget 2017 will be presented in two months.
During a Press Conference on Friday, Minister of Public…
O-Zone Foundation & Pizza Hut provide treat to youths of Sophia Juvenile Centre
During a visit to the Sophia Juvenile Centre on Friday, News Room was able to get a glimpse of an ongoing initiative, which seeks to reward inmates of the facility for good behaviour and teach them the necessary attributes for them to live…