Ex-GPL, private workers being hired to tamper with meters; over 15,000 illegal streetlights identified
The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) is being bludgeoned with an annual loss of $5B through electricity theft, the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO),...
EITI flags Guyana’s ad hoc systems for mining permits, licences
The Extractive Industries Transparency Institute (EITI) has highlighted the need for Guyanese authorities to replace the ad hoc system currently in place for mining...
Assistant Town Clerk moves to court to suspend appointment of interim Town Clerk
Former Town Clerk (ag) Sherry Jerrick has moved to the High Court seeking to suspend the July 27, 2021 decision of the Local Government...
6 nabbed with gun, ammo and ganja
A total of six persons were arrested on Wednesday, following the discovery of a firearm, matching ammunition, and a quantity of ganja at Berbice,...
Eight licensed dealers authorised to be Gold Board agents
As of February 1, 2019, eight licensed gold dealers have been authorised to act as agents of the Guyana Gold Board. This development, according...
Guyana to spent $2B phase out mercury in mining
Two major projects targeting the reduction of mercury use in the mining industry will soon be introduced as part of a National Action Plan...
NCTF announces repatriation flights from New York and Miami; borders with Brazil and Suriname...
The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) announces the confirmation of two repatriation flights for Guyanese nationals stranded in the United States of America.
The flight...
18-Y-O on remand for armed robbery escapes from Lusignan Prison compound
Earlier today, between 09:45hrs and 11:37hrs, 18-year-old prisoner on remand, Kavin Singh of Lot 291 School Street Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD) escaped from...
Installation of Linden Synthetic Track to be completed in 30 days – Min. Ramson
The installation of the new Linden Synthetic Track is expected to be completed in approximately 30 days. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture,...
CCJ’s rulings correct and proper – AFC
In a statement, the party said too that it is of the view that the resignation of Justice Patterson as Chairman of GECOM subsequent to the Court’s ruling was correct and proper. It went on to note that, “The Party now believes that the process of appointing a new Chairman should be undertaken with the utmost urgency and concluded within two weeks.” Regarding the no-confidence motion, the AFC believes that following the final determination of the courts, elections should be held in keeping with the Article 106 (7) of the Constitution and that GECOM, under a new Chairman, should advise on the earliest date for such an election.
