Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit believes that there must be a declaration by Caricom governments giving more forceful support to agriculture in order to help reverse the rising cost of living.
The Ministry of Education is reminding all heads of schools that the hosting of seasonal fetes must adhere to its policies as regards the sale and or consumption of alcoholic beverages and cigarettes on the schools’ premises and must be orderly.
Three men are now patients at the Georgetown Public Hospital after being involved in separate accidents in less than 30 minutes on Thursday night.
Caricom heads of government agreed at the 12th Special Meeting of Caricom yesterday that the Common External Tariff (CET) on a basket of goods would be reviewed and that member states should continue to implement national measures with a view to containing prices.
Police yesterday intercepted over three kilos of cocaine and over 200 grammes of ganja at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) which were concealed in two outgoing post office mail bags and arrested a man and five women as investigations continue.
The contentious Health Facilities Licensing Bill was passed last night in Parliament amid concerns by the opposition that it still gives too much power to the Minister of Health.
Berbicians who were recently plagued by constant blackouts can likely look forward to a bright Christmas as an additional seven megawatts of electricity will be added to the Berbice grid through the Skeldon Modernization Project.
Two men are in a critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital following two separate accidents last evening.
In a bid to avert a power crisis during the Christmas season, government has secured an additional 10 megawatts of power from Miami to boost supply at the Demerara grid, Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr Roger Luncheon announced yesterday.
Caricom Heads of Government will today deliberate on rising food prices as well as the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) being negotiated with the European Union.
Four armed bandits on Wednesday night swooped down on a Nismes, West Bank Demerara service station robbing employees of cash and jewellery before escaping.
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) announced that the use of the Simplified Customs Declaration (SCD) or C73 has been revised to a limit of US$500, effective from December 10.
Cabinet has approved over $49M for the works and security sector, Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon announced yesterday.
Come tomorrow afternoon persons with disabilities will entertain members of the public with their artistic talents at the St Stanislaus College during a concert titled ‘Don’t Diss Our Ability.’
The main purpose of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is to provide taxpayers with more efficient services, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has said, urging employers to submit their employees’ applications to avoid mix-ups.
Ingrid Peters considers the fact that she is unable to see, a hurdle that she has long overcome.
As the global price for fuel skyrockets, the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) appealed to consumers to conserve electricity even as it contemplates introducing a system in which customers will pay in advance for their power consumption.
A man has been arrested after police uncovered a number of illicit items during a search operation in Kitty.
A Dutch national, who allegedly had close contacts with several Guyanese, was arrested last week Thursday in Suriname with eight high-powered M-16 military assault weapons, a Caribbean Net News report said yesterday.
The 118-year-old Georgetown Chamber Commerce and Industry (GCCI) held its Annual Awards Dinner on Wednesday night and its president called for some form of national service to tackle crime.
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