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‘Come for me, not the people’ – President Ali blasts Rickford Burke-led body
President Dr. Irfaan Ali rebuked attempts to fuel divisions among Guyanese, particularly those living in New York, following his well-received visit to the United States of America (USA) last week.
And for him, any critics should engage…
Industrial relations ‘turned upside’ by Justice Kissoon’s decision – Gov’t
See below the full statement issued by the Government of Guyana:
The law, and indeed industrial relations in Guyana, in both the public and private sector, have been turned upside by a decision of High Court Judge Sandil…
High Court asks Gov’t not to deduct teachers’ salaries and deems strike ‘legitimate’
In a marathon oral decision spanning about four hours, High Court Judge Sandil Kissoon ruled that teachers’ salaries should not be deducted following their participation in the recent five-week strike organised by the Guyana Teachers Union…
$7.7 B infrastructure development moving apace at new Stewartville Housing Scheme
Contractors carrying out works in East and West Stewartville, New Housing Scheme, West Coast Demerara have been urged to expedite their respective contracts as hundreds of Guyanese are eagerly waiting to commence their home construction.…
39 persons from 13 countries now naturalised Guyanese
The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Home Affairs Immigration Support Services, proudly welcomed 39 individuals from 13 countries as Guyanese citizens in a celebration of multiculturalism and unity.
Two ceremonies, held on…
Powership Deal: No increase in the cost of electricity – Jagdeo assures
The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) is renting a powership for two years to supply emergency power needed locally but Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo affirmed that there will be no increase in the cost of electricity.
GPL has already paid…
Gov’t spending $26B on new mega canals to improve drainage, irrigation
New mega canals similar to the Hope Canal on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) is being constructed at a cost of about $26 billion, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday.
The Vice President, during a People’s Progressive…
VP Jagdeo says prepared for any legal action from Fmr. PM Nagamootoo
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said he has evidence to support his public statements and as such, he is prepared for any possible legal proceedings that may be filed by former Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo.
Last week,…
Local Content Secretariat rooting out Guyanese ‘settling for less’
Guyana’s Local Content Secretariat has become more detailed in its screening process so that it can root out fronting by companies seeking preferential access to opportunities, the body’s Director, Martin Pertab said this week.
Per…
FacTor training facility preparing more Guyanese for oil and gas sector
Young Guyanese are being trained to work on FPSOs at the Guyana Technical Training College Incorporated (GTTCI) and its Facility Simulator (FACTOR) oil and gas training facility, Port Mourant, Berbice. This is the realisation of President…