January 17, 2014
– Health Minister MINISTER of Health Dr. Bheri Ramsaran yesterday told the National Assembly that Colwyn Harding, the man alleged to have been sexually assaulted by a policeman, lost
January 17, 2014
MINISTER of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr Ganga Persaud, yesterday, withdrew the Local Authorities (Elections) (Amendment) Bill 2013, after a blunder with the gazetted version of the document.
January 17, 2014
THE Recording of Court Proceedings Bill 2014 was read in the National Assembly for the first time, yesterday.The new legislation was tabled by Attorney General and Minister of Legal
January 17, 2014
– one for $1.1 billion, the other for $412.3 million FINANCE Minister Dr. Ashni Singh, yesterday, tabled two supplementary financial papers.The first, a $1.1B paper, reflects advance made from
January 17, 2014
– harsh penalties introduced for illicit trafficking of firearms, ammo – $5M fine plus 10 years imprisonment for anyone convicted HONOURING obligations under international conventions, to which Guyana is
January 17, 2014
– Summary Jurisdiction Bill gets unanimous support in National Assembly THE Summary Jurisdiction (Procedure) (Amendment) Bill 2013 was passed by the National Assembly, last evening, with the assurances of
January 17, 2014
CITY Hall has signalled a new determination to do whatever it takes to drain the city and restore it to its former glory, in the wake of the recent
January 17, 2014
Assistant Superintendent among eight ranks transferred – Brumell says lack of supervision allowed ordeal; probe to wrap up by Tuesday POLICE Commissioner Leroy Brumell has confirmed that eight members
January 25, 2011
Probation report orderedJUSTICE Winston Patterson yesterday ordered a Probation report on Taijpaul Nahkishore called ‘Fat boy’ for the unlawful killing of his brother Seepaul Nankishore called ‘Regan’ on May
January 25, 2011
THE Airport Grill, Sports Bar and Restaurant officially opened its doors to the public on Saturday afternoon, after a ribbon cutting ceremony, at Lot 34 Area ‘G’, Ogle, East
January 25, 2011
THE FISCAL Enactment (Amendment) Bill 2011 was read for the first time yesterday in the National Assembly, a motion moved by Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh. The Bill is
January 25, 2011
VILLAGERS of Mc Nabb, 10 miles aback of Better Success, on Essequibo Coast, have reported that another jaguar is roaming the village. Farmer Henry Magroo said the animal is
January 25, 2011
THE Regional Administration in Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam) will be hosting the 2011 Chutney Competition finals, the Region’s representative on the National Mashramani Committee, Mr. Daneshwar Gangoo said. He announced
January 25, 2011
PNCR stages walkout as… THE TRADITIONAL DEBATES seeking approval of the estimates and expenditures for Financial Year 2011 – in the sum of a whopping $161.4B — kicked off
January 25, 2011
Trouble in the House…– Speaker begs to differLEADER OF the main opposition People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Mr. Robert Corbin, yesterday, in the National Assembly, raised objection to what
January 25, 2011
THE Children’s Mashramani competition has kicked off the Republic Anniversary celebrations in Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam). The contest, which began yesterday at the Anna Regina Community Centre Ground, started with
January 25, 2011
-leaves owner jobless, millions in damages “FISHING BOAT ah catch’a fire; help!” was the alarm raised last night around 00:30hrs by a security guard at a nearby sawmill. Upon
January 25, 2011
A TEACHER attached to a West Berbice secondary school remains in police custody following allegations of rape and other sexually related offences. Berbice Divisional Commander, Assistant Commissioner Steven Merai