CENSUS results further delayed
– The Guyana Population Census of 2012 will not be released until 2016 as the Bureau of Statistics has been hit with further...
Civil Defence Commission, Social Protection Ministry leading flood response
- The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is coordinating Flood Relief efforts and together with the Minister of Social Protection, Volda Lawrence, are assessing...
NCN operations affected by flooding; radio stations off air
- Due to the rising flood waters threatening the equipment of the National Communications Network (NCN), a decision was taken to take all...
New European style Bakery pries at Guyana market
By Jomo Paul
– A few young entrepreneurs noticed a gap in the bakery industry in Guyana and thought of filling that void by introducing...
Berbice business community concerned with spike in crime
- The central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce (CCCC) in Berbice is calling on President of Guyana, David Granger, Minister of Public Security, Khemraj...
Corentyne Chambers of Commerce calls on Gov’t to continue Education Grant
- The central Corentyne Chambers of Commerce (CCCC) is calling on the David Granger led administration to continue the “Because we care” education...
PSC lobbies for reduction in taxes as budget talks intensify
– The Private Sector Commission (PSC) is pushing for the APNU+AFC government to slash a slew of taxes as the government pushes ahead...
New housing development for Bartica
- The Ministry of Communities will be establishing a new community at 4-Mile Bartica, Region Seven, to satisfy the demand for housing, according...
$10,000 School grant under review; Gov’t says it is not sustainable
By Fareeza Haniff
– The APNU+AFC government has halted the 10,000 per child “Because we care” school grant which was an initiative under the...
Wage hikes, stimulus package being touted to take economy out of sloth
By Jomo Paul
– The APNU+AFC government is currently considering the options of significant increases to the wages of public servants coupled with stimulus...
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Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal
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Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty
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T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally
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The 19-member...
GCCI blasts authorities for lack of action against reckless truck drivers
See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI):
Consternation at the inadequate management of the road usage by heavy duty trucks
The...
Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo
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Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo
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Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana
See full statement from Massy Motors:
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Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica
Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.
Shawn Caesar,...