The opposition last evening approved a motion for the appointment of a COI to investigate the incidence of trafficking in persons
The opposition last evening approved a motion led by leader of the opposition David Granger for the appointment of a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to investigate the incidence of trafficking in persons. This was More...
Pressure mounts on Mayor Green to step down from post
More pressure is mounting on city mayor Hamilton Green to step down from his post, which he has been holding for almost two decades. A small group of persons launched a protest outside city hall yesterday, calling More...
GECOM registers over 27, 000 new persons
According to figures released to this newscast by the Guyana Elections Commission, some 27 thousand new persons have been registered during the ongoing fourth cycle of registration The curtains for the fourth More...
GPL appeals to customers to take precautions during rainy season
The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) says it has strengthened its emergency response services in light of the adverse weather conditions. The company is appealing to customers to take precautionary measures More...
Media must help in curbing violence
The media must play its role in curbing violence based on its capacity and influence on society. This call was made by several members of parliament who called for a ban on certain types of music being played on More...
New National Minimum Wage set
The new national minimum wage will come into effect on 1 July 2013, and will be promulgated by the minister of labour. This was disclosed by cabinet secretary Dr. Roger Luncheon, during his post cabinet media briefing More...
A man is in police custody following investigations into a visa scam report
A man from triumph on the East Coast of Demerara is in police custody, following investigations into a visa scam report. The man was reportedly in possession of the travel document and monies collected from the More...
Multiple persons detained in connection with assassination of police rank
A number of persons have reportedly been taken into custody, in connection with the gunning down of a policeman and injury to two others, at the weekend. According to reports, two assault rifles and a 9 mm gun More...
Consumers urged to examine articles before purchase
The Government Analyst Food and Drug Department is advising consumers to carefully examine articles of food before making purchases.It is also advising consumers to demand articles that are properly packaged, More...
Former President debunks racism claims
Former President, Bharrat Jagdeo says there seems to be resurgence in a hidden way of racism and racial discrimination in the new politics of Guyana. He reminded that the People’s Progressive Party Civic remains More...