$9.7M approved for equipment to reduce waiting time for Passports
– A request for $9.7 million was approved by Cabinet to facilitate additional equipment for the Passport Office so as to address the...
“Dangerous and very unfortunate” – Ramotar shuns additional funds for CJIA expansion
By Jomo Paul
– Former President Donald Ramotar is not at all pleased with the recent announcement that the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA)...
Gov’t to review One Laptop project; defective equipment found
– Minister of State Joseph Harmon has met with the principals of the One Laptop Per Family Project (OLPF) where a review of...
Some $100M spent from Rural Fund but no supporting documents found
By Fareeza Haniff
– The APNU+AFC government has decided to pause some projects which fall under the Rural Development Fund (RDF) after it was...
Gov’t to embark on gun amnesty
By Leroy Smith
- Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan has announced that Commissioner of Police Seelall Persaud should be in a position by...
‘More horses, dogs, CCTV cameras’ to tackle crime – Harmon announces
By Fareeza Haniff
– The government says it is sending a strong message to the criminal underworld that all State assets at its...
IAC calls gov’t to make crime prevention a priority
- The Indian Action Committee (IAC) says it is gravely concerned over the numerous incidents of crime which has seemingly engulfed many...
Five-year plan to be crafted to empower indigenous women, youth
- The Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs will be working on a five-year plan, to better equip Indigenous women and youths in order...
Baby Heart foundation to perform 15 surgeries on GPHC patients
- A team from the International Children’s Heart Foundation (ICHF) commonly known as Baby Heart Foundation is once again visiting Guyana to perform...
Guyana Goldfields paying highest royalty in the world – Country Manager
By Jomo Paul
–Country Manager of Guyana Goldfields/Aurora Gold Mines, Violet Smith has disclosed that when the company begins its operations it will be...