PPP/C calls for Rights Commissions – President says this Achievable before Year End
The establishment of the four Rights Commissions is achievable with the full cooperation of the Opposition by the end of this year. The commissions are: the Women and Gender Equality Commission, Indigenous Peoples’ Commission, Rights of the…
Vreed-en-Hoop vendors to be relocated from Monday
Vendors at Vreed-en-Hoop West Coast Demerara (WCD) market will be relocated from their current location to two other areas at Vreed-en-Hoop from Monday. This will be to facilitate the WCD Road Improvement Project.
According…
Thousands gather in Louisville to pay final respects to Muhammad Ali
Thousands of people gathered today in Louisville, Kentucky, to pay their final respects to Muhammad Ali, chanting the boxing legend's name as a funeral procession drove through his Kentucky hometown. Ali's wife, two of his ex-wives and his…
Mahaica Children’s Home given “gift of play”
Children at the Mahaica Children’s Home is now being able to enjoy the “gift of play,” following a donation from the GAIL Foundation on Thursday.
A donation of playground equipment including swings and seesaws for were given to…
Police investigating murder of 23 yr old
UPDATE
The Police are investigating the murder of Puranand Andrew Baljit of Madewini, East Bank Demerara, which occurred about 2100h, June 09, 2016.
Investigations revealed that the parents of the deceased heard sounds…
Police launch $100M anti-piracy initiative with floating base located in Waini River
The Guyana Police Force in pursuit of one of its key anti-piracy initiatives has formalised arrangements through the assistance of the Government, realising a Floating Base, the M.B Tamakay, now located in the Waini River Mouth, in Region…
Letters to the Editor: Is a Government of national unity the best option for Venezuela?
Dear Editor:
The Governor of one of Venezuela's most populous states as well as a panel of Venezuelan economists and journalists are of the view that a government of national unity is the best option for arresting the…
23 year old mechanic found murdered in bedroom
By Leroy Smith
Investigators are presently searching the Soesdyke area for a male or female who they suspect may have murdered mechanic Puranand Baljit, 23 years, of Lot 57 Madewini, Soesdyke at approximately 21:30hrs on…
Guyana Amazon Warriors encampment starts June 20
By Avenash Ramzan
The Guyana Amazon Warriors players will assemble from June 20 for a one-week encampment ahead of this year’s Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL). This was confirmed today by Team Operations Manager of the…
Managing Government Compensation and Employment – Institutions, Policies, and Reform…
Government compensation and employment policies are important for the efficient delivery of public services which are crucial for the functioning of economies and the general prosperity of societies. On average, spending on the…