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Guyana still without final approval to set up law school, feasibility study almost complete
Almost three decades after Guyana expressed an interest in the establishment of a regional law school here, Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC, on Tuesday said it is closer to realization.
Nandlall said although the Council of Legal…
Mahdia school dorm was not in top 5 to be fixed – CEO tells COI
Although deficiencies were detected within dormitory facilities across the country in the past, the Mahdia Secondary School female dormitory was not included in the top five that were prioritised for urgent renovation.
“There are 24…
Mahdia COI: Mae Thomas says was never informed of issues affecting Mahdia Fire Station
By Sharda Bacchus
Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy
The former Permanent Secretary of the Home Affairs Ministry, Mae Thomas, says the ministry was never informed of the deficiencies and absence of key firefighting tools at the Mahdia Fire…
Leguan stelling: Gov’t scolds contractor for deliberately delaying works, trying to…
See below full statement issued by the Ministry of Public Works:
Government will not be bullied into paying for unfinished projects
Contractors and vendors providing service to the Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Public…
Israel/ Palestine conflict: CARICOM calls for complete ceasefire
See below the full statement from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM):
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) abhors the attacks in Israel and the counterattacks in the Palestinian territory of Gaza. Further, the savage nature of the attacks…
Mahdia COI: Survivors, parents testify
Four children who survived the deadly fire at the Mahdia Secondary school dormitory and a few parents testified on Monday before the ongoing Presidential Commission of Inquiry (CoI).
This was confirmed by Secretary of the Commission,…
Guyana boosting capacity to fight financial crimes
Judicial officers are undergoing asset recovery training so that Guyana’s ability to fight financial crimes locally and regionally can be improved.
The training got underway on Monday at Duke Lodge in Kingston, Georgetown.
Chancellor…
Four forensic experts in Guyana for three years, training for Police expected
For the next three years, Guyana’s forensic science capabilities will be boosted since the government has contracted the services of four foreign experts.
And these experts, from India, will be tasked with training local personnel,…
Mahdia COI: Teacher experienced ‘complete body shut down’
By Sharda Bacchus
Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy
The Deputy Headmistress of the Mahdia Secondary School on Friday last told the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (CoI) that her entire family is faced with long-term psychiatric setbacks,…
Contractors to pay for damaging water infrastructure – GWI
See the full statement from GWI below:
Contractors who damage water infrastructure will have to foot the repairs bill, said GWI Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shaik Baksh, as he appealed to residents to promptly report these incidents…