Guyana News

An audit of the operations at the $1.6B Infectious Diseases Hospital at Liliendaal has uncovered that approximately $75M was overpaid to contractors during the construction of the facility.

Guyana has received $19.8 Billion from the European Union (EU) as part of ongoing budgetary support for the country’s Integrated Coastal Management Programme.

Acting Chief Justice Roxane George yesterday found that Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond was not lawfully appointed due to her dual citizenship and Attorney General Anil Nandlall said the government has already moved to correct what he called an “error of law,” including her secret reappointment as minister.

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security (MHSSS) in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Guyana yesterday launched its toll-free 914 emergency hotline number which persons can call to report domestic and sexual violence and also ask for assistance.

Auditor General Deodat Sharma yesterday handed over his report on the public accounts for the fiscal year ended December 31st, 2019 to Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir.

A meeting between the Guyana Association of Trawler Owners and Seafood Processors (GATOSP) and the Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha  is scheduled for next week, president of the association Ruben Charles told Stabroek News.

The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) yesterday called on Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton to bring the new proposed minimum wage of $60,000 into effect.

The Demerara Harbour Bridge has resumed normal operations after engineers were able to swiftly complete repairs yesterday.

Forrester Gravesande, the man accused of fatally beating his neighbour in 2017, has been found guilty of the murder.

Tenders were on Tuesday opened at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board for the supply and commissioning of medical equipment for the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation along with the procurement of pharmaceutical supplies for which a number of the bids received exceeded $100 million.

Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir yesterday said that his office is “working hard” to convene the first meetings of the various Parliamentary Committees but there has been a delay since they are currently facing “some” challenges.

The Government of Guyana yesterday said that 26 Haitians who were being kept at the Hugo Chavez Rehabilitation and Reintegration Centre pursuant to a police investigation opted to leave the facility on Wednesday night for an address of their choice.

A National Working Group has been formed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to address the barriers faced by Guyana’s products in CARICOM markets.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack on Wednesday withdrew a joint murder charge against two Police Officers who were charged over the fatal shooting of an unarmed man during a police operation earlier this year.

Two Lindeners were on Wednesday released on $40,000 bail each after they were charged with five counts of obtaining monies by false pretence.

Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony on Wednesday revealed that a National Vaccine Task Force is being set up to guide the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine whenever it becomes available to Guyana.

The reconstruction of the bridge that collapsed more than a month at Tiger Creek in Region Eight is still facing weather-related delays even as the Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) is ensuring that the flow of vehicular traffic continues via a temporary bypass.

The Guyana Manufacturing and Service Association (GMSA) last week Wednesday awarded nine businesses and two individuals for their outstanding contributions to the manufacturing sector.

In keeping with Government’s plans to promote and boost coconut production in Guyana, a new $1.1 million coconut nursery was commissioned on Tuesday at Kairuni on the Linden/Soesdyke High-way.

The Guyana Oil Company (GuyOil) will be spreading holiday cheer to several lucky customers this Christmas when it officially launches its “Be A Super 95 Millionaire” promotion 11am today at its Regent Street service station.