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As the State Assets Recovery Agency (SARA) and the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) continue to compile evidence mainly against individuals linked to the former Administration, Chartered Accountant and Attorney Christopher Ram has condemned the parallel police agency, saying that some business persons are operating in fear that they too could come in for scrutiny. He made these comments on Friday at a symposium on the National Budget which was organised by the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG). Ram highlighted that Guyanese have reduced purchasing power owing…

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Budget 2018 will foster better working conditions, a conducive business environment and job opportunities and that will provide an avenue for young entrepreneurs who want to invest in ‘Green State’ development plans. This pronouncement was made by State Minister, Joseph Harmon, following the presentation of the 2018 National Budget by Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan in the National Assembly on Monday, according to DPI. “Most importantly, there are no new taxes in this budget, in fact there are benefits for so many categories of persons that they will only see…

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…as Guyana celebrate International Men’s Day As Guyana celebrated International Men’s Day, President David Granger took the opportunity to remind fathers to instill respect for women in their sons. “It is something that has to be engendered in the home; it has to be taught in the home,” the President said in his first live broadcast on Radio Bartica on Saturday last. According to the Department of Public Information (DPI), the Head of State shared a quote he often refers to, “the correct time to educate a child is 100…

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…at TCV’s 3rd annual El Dorado Awards he Caribbean Voice (TCV) on Saturday hosted its 3rd annual El Dorado Awards, during which 18 social activists were honoured for their contributions through charitable ventures to their respective communities and by extension the country at large. This was as the TCV, in collaboration with the ‘Save Abee Foundation’, set out to recognise and award individuals as well as organisations and business establishments for their selfless missions of impacting change in the lives of the lesser fortunate and at-risked sections of society with…

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A number of staff members from the State Asset Recovery Agency (SARA) and other agencies on Monday started an 18-day training programme with support from the Caribbean Institute of Forensic Accounting (CIFA) aimed at teaching participants the basic concepts of assets recovery and forensic auditing. In declaring the workshop open, Head of SARA, Dr Clive Thomas told participants that corruption could not be tackled by one institution such as SARA, but it has to be multi-pronged. He said this was the main reason for including persons from other agencies that…

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The annual Suppliers’ Seminar of the Consumer Affairs Unit on Monday brought together auto suppliers from across the country and other stakeholders to review the best practices and laws under which auto dealers must operate. Hosted at the Herdmanston Lodge in Georgetown, the forum aims to bring auto dealers into greater compliance with the laws, regulations and standards that safeguard the rights of consumers. Minister of Business Dominic Gaskin, who attended the seminar, noted that Government and private stakeholders must both collaborate to ensure all parties in the auto industry…

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As Guyana joins the world in observing November as International Diabetes Month, the Public Health Ministry on Saturday last hosted a health outreach at the Stabroek Square in Georgetown. Along with the Lions Club, the Guyana Diabetic Association as well as the New GPC Inc, PAHO, and the Young Leaders in Diabetes participated in the event, providing various medical services to the public. Blood glucose testing was provided; along with eye testing, VIA screening, dental care, HIV testing, and sexual education. Among other services offered were rehabilitation, mental health, and…

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The recent slashes to constitutional agencies have left some of these agencies questioning their work mandate and how the cuts would affect their mandate. A representative of both the Women and Gender Equality Commission and the Rights of the Child Commission believes the cuts will have repercussions. According to noted social activist Nicole Cole, much work remains to be done by these two Commissions, including physical outreaches to at-risk communities. She expressed fear that the work of the two Commissions, which requested a combined total of close to Gy$100 million…

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The President of the Guyana Veterans Legion, Lieutenant Colonel (retd) George Gomes, last Friday defended the Head of State’s decision to employ former Guyana Defence Force (GDF) ranks for top Government positions. Colonel Gomes said President David Granger has gravitated towards people he can trust and those that he knows, even if others are also qualified for the positions. “President Granger was a soldier, and birds of a feather flock together. He gotta go with who he knows and who he trusts, and who he knows got the discipline,” Lieutenant…

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Mattai’s – Guyana’s one stop food depot – is living up to its name as it opened a new food mart across the street from its other branch on Water and Hope Streets, Georgetown, which promises quality food. The new establishment, named ‘Mattai’s: The Food Market’ was declared open on Friday. According to Managing Director of the franchise, Harry Mattai, the new food mart is already known in the Caribbean. “Quite a few people flew in from the Caribbean when they heard about the store, its size, what we’re doing,…

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