— Says 2019 version was unconstitutional and severely deficient His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali today said that the Natural Resource Fund Bill (2021) is structured to hold the sitting Government accountable. The Head of State, in a special broadcast, broke down the bill from its necessary formation, to reveal its transparent nature and its ability to […]
His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has said the National Resources Fund Bill 2021, will strengthen transparency, allowing any withdrawals from the nation’s Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) to be thoroughly scrutinised. During a live broadcast on Tuesday, the Head of State emphasised that the proposed amendments will remove the “extraordinary powers” that were previously vested […]
– National Task Force Head and other members visit impacted areas Members of the National Flood Taskforce, including its head Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, today visited several locations across Georgetown to assess the impacts of floods. According to Taskforce assessments, pumps and sluices at Cowan Street and the Forestry Commission, Kingston; Water Street; […]
– All Regions being closely monitored by National Flood Taskforce The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has received reports that several locations in and around Georgetown are flooded. As a result, the National Flood Taskforce, the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), the Hydrometeorological Office, relevant Ministries, City Engineers and the Mayor’s Office, all Regional Executive […]
At 8:50am Water Tenders 102, 105 and 107 from Central and West Ruimveldt Fire Stations responded to a house on fire at Lot 169 Rose Street, West Ruimveldt. The structure involved was a one flat wooden and concrete building owned and occupied by Jewel Anderson and her family of three. The purported cause of the […]
The holidays remain curtailed as Guyana, like the rest of the world, continues the relentless battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. It is with great sadness that we reflect on all the lives we have lost in the pandemic. However, we must take strength and be hopeful in the countess human sacrifices and the sense of […]
Fellow Guyanese, Christmas is here once again. At this time of year, gratitude is one of the strongest feelings we have and this year, even as we observe it for the second time amid the ongoing pandemic, it is not lost on any of us that the opportunity to meet and celebrate Christmas once again […]
With the passing of the Local Content Bill, Guyanese businesses can earn up to US$5 million annually from the business opportunities in Guyana. Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo announced this is a virtual interview on Friday. “We are very excited about this,” Dr. Jagdeo expressed. “We have also carved out a significant percentage of services […]
With just mere hours to celebrate Christmas Day, the Human Services and Social Security Ministry shared toys and goodies to children in Regions Three, Four and Five as part of its ‘Wish Upon a Star’ initiative. Minister Vindhya Persaud said since the conception, this initiative aims to fulfil the dreams of children living with disability […]
Incoming passengers at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) were greeted with steelpan music, slices of black cake, locally produced items, and gifts for children among other tokens. Greeting the passengers was Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill M.P. Many of the persons who arrived came to enjoy the holidays with their loved ones […]