Public Works Ministry urges public to take necessary precautions during spring tide period
The ministry of public works is urging the general public to take all necessary precautions during the spring tide period of May 22 through the 30, as tides are predicted above normal levels. Among the areas particularly More...
President dismisses contract workers’ “super salary” claims
President Donald Ramotar had dispelled claims that contract employees are “super salary workers”. He was responding to questions by media operatives during a press conference at his office yesterday. President More...
Process for awarding forestry concessions is transparent and open to public scrutiny – Guyana Forestry Commission
The Guyana Forestry Commission says the process for awarding forestry concessions is transparent and open to public scrutiny. This follows a move on Sunday by residents of Ituni, region ten, to block the main roadway More...
Nagamootoo opposes Budget relief measures
AFC Member of Parliament Moses Nagamootoo last evening rubbished the mortgage interest relief outlined in the budget for first-time home owners who could claim income tax relief on interest paid on mortgage up More...
Doctors in Jamaica take strike action
The island wide protest by doctors in the public health sector has stemmed from an impending reclassification exercise to be undertaken during the 2013/2014 financial year. Health Minister, Dr. Fenton Ferguson More...
Budget to lift standard of living and quality of life for all – President Ramotar
Guyanese can expect a budget to lift the standard of living and quality of life for all, according to President Donald Ramotar. Briefing the media on Friday, President Ramotar lamented the lack of consultations More...
Man dies in East Coast accident
A man lost his life earlier this evening, after colliding with a lumber truck on the happy acres public road, east coast Demerara. The man’s name was given as “Leslie Edger Sampson” of Buxton on the east More...
Health Ministry conducting a series of consultations to draft a new public health bill
The health ministry is conducting a series of consultations to draft a new public health bill, according to chief medical officer (CMO) Dr. Shamdeo Persaud. Dr. Persaud said the national consultations for a new More...
Finance Minister says Stabroek News is deliberately attempting to mislead public on budget talks
Finance minister Dr. Ashni Singh has described an article carried in yesterday’s Stabroek news as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public on the ongoing budget talks between government and the opposition. The More...
M&CC pleads with public as garbage trucks remain in workshop
The Georgetown Mayor and City Council is pleading with the public, particularly to those who are affected by delays in the collection of garbage for their understanding and patience. The council says it continues More...