Guyana News

-gov’t expected to go ahead By Khadidja Ba Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton has rejected a proposal by President Irfaan Ali that acting Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken be substantively appointed to that position.

-five others surrender The ongoing investigation into the Main Street kidnapping case, took a legal twist yesterday with the attorney for two of the suspects stating that the police had acted in contempt of a High Court order.

Region Six  Chairman, David Armogan on Thursday strongly condemned the New Amsterdam Mayor and Town Council for suspending councillor Carol Trim-Bagot as he said that they acted outside of the law and without a conscience.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips has underscored the  advancements made in the ICT Access and E-Services for Hinterland, Poor, and Remote Communities Project.

-following pact with union A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) has been signed between Banks DIH Limited and the General Workers’ Union (GWU) which will see workers receiving a 25% increase in wages over three years along with enhanced benefits.

In a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Phillips on Wednesday, Chinese bauxite mining company, Bosai says it has created 300 new jobs for Guyanese.

The police have assured the family of Salima Heeralal, who died following a traffic accident, that an impartial probe will be done.

APNU+AFC Member of Parliament (MP) Nima Flue-Bess has laid the blame squarely at the door of the government for the “embarrassing” blackout on the night of October 1st at the Guyana National Stadium during a highly anticipated Caribbean Premier League (CPL) cricket match.

The village of Tuseneng in Region Eight will benefit from an investment of more than $13 million in  community projects, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release stated on Wednesday.

Over 3,500 graduands will be graduating from the University of Guyana (UG) this November, the largest number in the 61-year history of the institution, a release from the university announced yesterday.

The Supreme Court of Judicature held a soft launch of its e-litigation system for the High Courts of Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice yesterday.

One Communications, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and several non-governmental organisations officially launched Pinktober 2024 yesterday, continuing its mission to raise awareness and support for cancer fighters and survivors across Guyana.

Every Man, Woman and Child in Guyana Must Become Oil-Minded – Column 139 Introduction Today’s column concludes the review of the PNCR 20-point plan launched at a press conference hosted by its Leader Aubrey Norton last month.

President Irfaan Ali recently accepted the Letters of Accreditation from the new United Nations Resident Coordinator here, Jean Njeri Kamau.

Responding to a statement by APNU+AFC Member of Parliament, Jermaine Figueira, GWI yesterday said that a storm in Linden on September 24 had disrupted water supply and it had been proactive in trying to address the issue.

-family stage candlelight vigil By Shuntel Glasgow Family and friends of Joshua David, who was abducted last Thursday, held a candlelight vigil last evening on Main Street, Georgetown.

The Ministry of Finance yesterday announced that the Government of Guyana has made its fourth transfer for 2024 from the Natural Resource Fund (NRF), totalling US$300 million (equivalent to $62.394 billion).

Naresh Ally, also known as `Little Robbery’, yesterday pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter in connection with the 2018 killing of Romeza Sukdeo.

President Irfaan Ali says that all new koker doors will be stainless steel.

The Procurement Act of 2003 contains deficiencies and needs to be overhauled to tackle the issue of corruption while making the process more transparent and accountable.