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From right are Chairman of the CoI, Retired Colonel Desmond Roberts and CoI Secretary, Col. Denzil Carmichael (Ministry of the Presidency photo)
From right are Chairman of the CoI, Retired Colonel Desmond Roberts and CoI Secretary, Col. Denzil Carmichael (Ministry of the Presidency photo)

Former army chiefs among first witnesses for inquiry into veterans’ welfare

The Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the welfare of veterans is set to commence today and present heads of the disciplined services along with former Guyana Defence Force (GDF) chiefs of staff would be among the first to be formally interviewed.

No action yet on controversial Red House lease

Government is still to act on the controversial Red House lease agreement that was made by the former PPP/C-led administration and Attorney-General Basil Williams yesterday said that action would be taken “within a reasonable time”.

Advisory council on occupational safety named

Following a recent Cabinet decision, Minister within the Ministry of Social Protection Keith Scott has appointed the Chairman and members of the National Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH).

Indira Anandjit

Contract for Legal Affairs Ministry’s PS not renewed

The contract of Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Legal Affairs Ministry Indira Anandjit, who was sent on 52 days of leave last December after it was discovered that millions of dollars in law books and computer parts could not be accounted for, has expired and it has not been renewed, Attorney-General Basil Williams said yesterday.

Ravindra Dass being treated by Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) on High Street before being taken to the GPHC for further treatment.

Man struck down crossing road

Ministry of Public Health Medical Technician, Ravindra Dass is being treated at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was hit by a mini-bus while running across High Street, Kingston.

Cop charged with causing death by dangerous driving

Police Constable Timothy Horatio who was allegedly the driver of a minibus that was involved in an accident on Regent Street on August 27, 2016, during which several persons were injured and one subsequently died, has been charged with Causing Death by Dangerous Driving.

The shed at the passport office at 8.15hrs yesterday.

More work stations see fewer lines at passport office

With the addition of five new work stations at the Central Passport and Immigration Office in Georgetown, a larger number of applications are being processed at a much faster rate, resulting in the disappearance of the regular early morning lines outside of the location.

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