THE Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) on Wednesday last closed down 14 illegal  gold-mining operations in the Omai area, Essequibo, in an ongoing campaign to curb a  problem

AGRICULTURE Minister Robert Persaud said, yesterday, that the 5,000 acres to be brought under cultivation, through the Land Development Programme in Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam), is a move that is

The Head of Delegation of the European Union, Ambassador Geert Heikens and his wife Mrs. Rita Heikens hosted a cocktail reception at their residence last evening to celebrate Europe

– following review of OECS States’ trade in services and investment legislationA consultancy tasked with undertaking a review of the legislation of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)

– preliminary list of electors being preparedThe Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) will commence the mandatory Claims and Objections process on Monday, according to its Public Relations Officer, Mr. Vishnu

-donates 300 more computersCANADIAN-based Guyanese technology products inventor, Mr. Alan Zaakir yesterday followed through with his promise last month to donate some 300 netbooks (computers) to the Ministry of

…calls for partnership with religious communityTHE Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Child Care and Protection Agency (CCPA), described by Minister Priya Manickchand as “the fulfilling of a

…will substantially improve drainage capacity  – Minister Robert PersaudTHE Ministry of Agriculture and Surrendra Engineering Corporation of India yesterday signed a US$4 million contract for the design and manufacture

PRESIDENT Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday lashed out at certain overseas-based Non Governmental Organisations (NGO’s) that at times distort issues and speak about child labour and abuse in Guyana. The president

– urges public to beware those fanning flames of racial animosityTHE Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) said it has noted recent statements made by Professor Clive Thomas, Ms. Africo Selman