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Auditor General asked to probe suspected corruption in NDIA contracts
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha has put two contracts on hold, which were awarded for works at the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), and has since asked the Auditor General, Deodat Sharma, to investigate…
High Court dismisses Magistrate’s lawsuit against DPP
A defamation lawsuit by senior magistrate, Alex Moore against the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali – Hack for damages in excess of $50M has been dismissed by the High Court.
In his ruling on an application filed by the…
Young Guyanese creates trivia board game
A 34-year-old Guyanese of Goedverwagting on the East Coast of Demerara has created a board game that tests players’ knowledge of Guyana. The game, titled ‘Real #1 Guyanese,’ incorporates Guyana’s Arts and Culture, Science and Nature,…
Venezuelan migrants in Guyana need ‘easier access to work permits,’ says UN migration office
By Bibi Khatoon
The International Office for Migration (IOM) is calling for simpler systems to be put in place for Venezuelan migrants here to access work permits in order for them to be employed without being exploited and becoming…
Equipment to secure GPL’s submarine cable not available locally
As a result of frequent damage to the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) 69kV submarine cable linking the Kingston and Vreed-en-Hoop substations, the company will be sourcing suitable dredging equipment to bury the cable deeper.
The cable…
Over 2,000 children have not returned to school
Over 2,000 children have not returned to school since its reopening on November 9, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, has revealed.
Manickchand, while delivering remarks on Saturday last at the ‘Celebration Day’ event hosted by…
Hamilton warns AGM over attempt to hand-over 117 workers to Chinese contractor
By Kurt Campbell
Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton during a tour of Aurora Gold Mines (AGM) on Monday, had cause to warn the new Chinese led management, Zijin Mining, over attempts to “hand over” some 117 workers to its…
GPL says measures in place to respond to emergencies pending repairs to submarine cable
The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) has taken steps to remedy the damage to its submarine cable in the Demerara River on Friday as it looks to ensure a stable power supply for Christmas.
In an interview with DPI on Monday,…
Lockdown lifted in St Cuthbert’s Mission
The lockdown has ended in St. Cuthbert’s Mission but the Ministry of Health will continue to monitor the community as a few active COVID-19 cases remain there.
Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said people are still vulnerable and should…
Young Reg. 10 woman is latest COVID-19 death
Hours after announcing the COVID-19 related death of a 6-day-old baby, the Ministry of Health is informing that one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died.
This takes the total number of deaths from…