The Guyana Fire Service is currently investigating the circumstances which led to a fire on the Essequibo Coast today. The Fire Department was made aware of the fire at 13:26 hrs and Water Tenders #77 and #88 from the Anna Regina Fire Station were immediately dispatched to the Lot 91 Walton Hall location. The building […]
The assistant to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ean McPherson stated that it is about time that the world moves away from racial slurs and name calling. This was said during an interview with McPherson after he issued a complaint to the Ethnic Relations Commission, (ERC) about the treatment meted out to him on […]
Dr. Vindhya Persaud encourages them with assistive aids, tablets Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud this week distributed assistive aids, tablets and wheelchairs to the first batch of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) who completed a specialised ICT (Information Communications Technology) training recently. The distribution that took place was to assist them […]
As the end of year festivities approach, it is the general view that many Guyanese will want to continue the habit of gathering and socialising to usher in the new year. These activities, however, will be closely monitored by members of the joint services in an effort to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Minister of […]
The Natural Resources Fund Bill, No. 21 of 2021, was passed in the National Assembly of Guyana on December 29th, 2021 despite the Opposition’s despicable and reprehensible behaviour to block its passage in the Parliament. The 2019 Act stands successfully repealed at the moment and has been replaced by this hallmark piece of legislation which […]
After more than seven hours of debating and with a line-up of 15 speakers, the National Assembly on Wednesday evening passed the Local Content Bill (Bill no. 21 of 2021) with a few minor amendments. Wednesday’s debate kicked off with the Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat M.P. – the official who tabled the Bill […]
–despite main Opposition displaying thuggish behavior, bullyism in attempts to stall legislation –after illegally rushing defective old Bill through Parliament following No-Confidence Motion 2018 defeat -hiding US $18M signing Bonus later claimed to be ‘Gift’ after admitting receipt Even after a former Minister of Finance under its tenure was charged recently with misconduct in […]
–Budget process for Constitutional Agencies to be strengthened and streamlined while preserving their independence The Fiscal Management and Accountability Amendment Bill piloted by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh was late this evening approved in the National Assembly during the Thirty Fourth Sitting of the Twelfth […]– five years overdue says Finance Minister -Guyanese, local companies to now gain from procurement, contracts in oil and gas sector as enshrined in law Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh during his presentation to the National Assembly on the Local Content Bill in support of his colleague Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharat, […]
The Natural Resource Fund Act 2019 is an important piece of legislation albeit–for reasons of constitutional legitimacy, transparency, accountability, and governance of the Fund. However, the 2019 Act is set to be amended to the Natural Resource Fund Bill 2021. This was stated by the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC). The chamber pointed […]