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‘Now is your moment, your future is bright’ – Outgoing US Amb. pledges continued support for…
Guyana is on the road to massive transformation and outgoing United States (US) Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch has pledged her country’s continued support towards the South American nation’s growth and development.
“Guyana is…
Thousands to benefit from $1.8B gov’t support for small businesses
The government is hoping to stimulate small business development across the country by doling out about $1.8 billion in financial support to thousands of small business owners.
This is according to Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo who…
‘If public servants don’t declare assets, they’ll have to leave the job’- Jagdeo
There are 84 public officials, including 10 Opposition Parliamentarians, who failed to declare their assets to the Integrity Commission and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says the public servants who do not declare their assets will be…
Gov’t examining options to help vendors during East Coast road expansion
Vendors plying their trade on the roadside at Plaisance and other parts of the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) railway embankment have raised concerns about disruptions to their businesses with the road expansion project.
Vice President Dr.…
Guyana’s carbon credits deal: Indigenous communities using funds to boost livelihoods and improve…
By Vishani Ragobeer
Vishani@newsroom.gy
Indigenous communities across Guyana—more than 200—should receive 15% of the money Guyana makes from selling its carbon credits.
And Toshaos, who are Indigenous leaders, seem intent on using…
‘Give generously to others’- President encourages in Eid message
See full Eid-ul-Adha message from President Irfaan Ali below:
I extend warmest greetings to all Guyanese, but especially to the Islamic community, on this joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.
Known as the ‘Festival of the Sacrifice’,…
Eid ‘reminds us of willingness to selflessly make sacrifices’ – PPP says in Eid message
See below full Eid-ul-Adha message from the PPP/C:
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) takes this opportunity to extend greetings and best wishes to the Muslim communities here in Guyana and in the Diaspora on the sacred occasion of…
PNC cancels critical meeting intended to finalise Mayors, Deputies
A Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) intended for Wednesday was postponed without reason although it was expected to address the critical finalisation of who will take up the posts as…
Design & feasibility study for Corentyne River Bridge in final stages
Just over a year after a US$2 million contract was signed, WSP Caribbean, based in Trinidad, has completed its design and feasibility study along with all geotechnical tests and studies needed to move ahead with the construction of the…
Withdrawal of charges, reduction of sentences as Guyana introduces modern Plea Bargaining…
A first-of-its-kind Plea Discussion and Plea Agreement Bill, otherwise called the Plea Bargaining Bill, has been drafted in Guyana and will make its way to Parliament soon.
Once in place, it will allow the prosecution and defence in…