Monthly Archives: April 2017
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Serious progress being made with GTU talks – Jagdeo
As the government continues talks with the Guyana Teachers Union to bring an end to the ongoing countrywide strike by some teachers, Vice President,...
Predicted slump in oil prices reinforces need to secure early investments – VP
The predicted slump in oil prices in the next year reinforces the need to secure early investments in the local petroleum sector and for...
Norton insists he remains APNU Chairman, assures of ‘transparent’ PNC elections
Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Aubrey Norton on Friday insisted that he remains Chairman of the Coalition – A Partnership for...
GGMC announces countrywide enforcement exercise to ensure goldsmiths/jewellers abide by law
See full statement from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC):
The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) hereby advises all goldsmiths, jewellers, and individuals...
Govt touts tripling fines, other measures to strengthen laws against smuggling
The government is looking to strengthen its laws to institute stiffer financial penalties against gold smugglers, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo announced on Thursday.
This...
Trio in CJIA gold smuggling bust to also face money laundering charges
Shameena Ahamad and her daughter, Ashiana Salamaly along with Ian Jacobis who were charged for attempting to smuggle 240 ounces of raw gold through...
CARICOM looking to ease transaction costs in region with African model– Pres. Ali
Finance Ministers and Governors across the region are expected to meet shortly to discuss the possibility of establishing a regional payment settlement system to...
Over 1200 body cameras to be distributed across police divisions
Several ranks from the Guyana Police Force today completed training for the 4th generation of body cameras at the Officers' Traning Center (OTC).
The training...
Public Works Ministry addresses flooding and traffic disruptions due to incomplete bridge
See full statement from the Ministry of Public Works:
The Ministry of Public Works informs the public that recent flooding in the Rupununi has caused...
Mohamed’s Cambio licence to be cancelled – VP says Govt ‘neither protecting nor witch-hunting’...
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has made it clear that the Guyana Government is neither “protecting nor witch-hunting” the Mohameds family, in light of...