The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) on Tuesday issued a stinging statement, criticising the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and called out authorities for being unable to control the crime situation in the country. The statement comes in light of the death of its member and miner Deon Stoll, who was fatally shot by bandits as he was about to conduct business at El Dorado Trading at Da Silva Street, Kitty on Monday. “How many more must be robbed, or be slaughtered before it is accepted that we have…
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President says awaiting advice from Cabinet on dissolution of Parliament
Having already set March 2, 2020 as the date for the General and Regional Elections, President David Granger said he is awaiting advice from Attorney General Basil Williams and his Cabinet before dissolving Parliament. “I have not prorogued the National Assembly, I have not dissolved Parliament and I am awaiting the advice of my Attorney General on a date for the dissolution of Parliament,” the Head of State told reporters on Wednesday. Parliament came out of its annual recess on October 10 and according to Clerk of the National Assembly,…
Read MorePresident leaves for another medical check-up in Cuba
President David Granger will be returning to Havana, Cuba for a medical check-up on Saturday, October 19, 2019. He made this disclosure on the sidelines of an accreditation event held at the Ministry of the Presidency earlier on Wednesday. “Every 90 days I have to go for a check-up,” the President stated. Last year, the Head of State was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Since then, he has undergone several rounds of radiotherapy treatment. In July 2019, after another round of treatment, the President returned to Guyana having been given the…
Read MoreEnergy dept head urges Toshaos to craft plan to benefit from oil
Director of the Department of Energy, Dr Mark Bynoe has called on Indigenous leaders to craft a strategic plan to ensure their communities benefit equally from oil and gas resources. The Department of Public Information (DPI) reported that Bynoe made the call while addressing the over 200 Toshaos and other Indigenous leaders in Georgetown for the 13th National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). He is quoted by DPI as saying, “It must not just be a band-aid solution to address an immediate need, it…
Read MoreRevenue authority urges importers of fruits to report concerns about delays to management
Following concerns being expressed by importers of an alleged ban on importing items such as fruits into Guyana, a senior official from the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has denied the existence of any ban. In fact, the introduction of the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) is supposed to help fast-track these transactions, although persons have contended otherwise. According to information reaching this publication, one importer in particular has encountered stumbling blocks when importing fruits. While that importer’s cargo was eventually released after delays, the importer was reportedly informed by…
Read MoreGranger confirms APNU in ‘exploratory’ talks with Shuman’s party
The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is currently in “exploratory” talks with Indigenous Leader Lenox Shuman’s party – the Liberty and Justice Party (LJP) – which is being seen as a move to attract Amerindian voters. Leader of the APNU, President David Granger, on Wednesday confirmed that he has been in preliminary exploratory talks with Shuman, a former Toshao of St Cuthbert’s Mission and former Vice Chair of the National Toshaos Council. “We’re looking for common ground, we’re looking for areas of convergence. The policy of A Partnership for…
Read MoreGranger talks up achievements of Coalition at Linden rally
The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) observed its 62nd anniversary at Congress Place in Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Berbice) on Saturday with a grand rally and cultural presentation. The event was marked by the presence of executive Party members and supporters as well as numerous officials. Party Leader President David Granger in delivering the feature address at the ceremony emphasized numerous significant achievements of the Party ever since it was founded in 1957 and entered office in 1964. He also pointed to achievements of Founder-Leader Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham…
Read MoreFixing breaches in Region 6 sea defence may have to wait – Vice Chairman
Breaches in the sea defences of Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) may have to wait to receive attention since the Government will place emphasis on regions which are more vulnerable. This is according to Region Six Vice Chairman Dennis DeRoop while addressing the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) on the issue. DeRoop, who is a member of the Sea Defence Board, explained that like other Regions, Region Six was under threat, but the Government would prioritise the needs of the Regions based on the dangers of the breaches. “Money is not issued…
Read MoreTaking steps to ensure better mental health
– Guyana focusing on identifying, treating dementia as mental illness – As WHO regards dementia as a public health priority World Mental Health Day is being observed globally on October 10, 2019, with an overall focus on suicide prevention. In Guyana, the focus has been and continues to be identifying and treating dementia as a mental illness. What is Dementia? According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), dementia is a syndrome, usually of a chronic or progressive nature in which there is deterioration in memory, thinking ability, behaviour and…
Read MoreGuyanese urged to review the ‘Preliminary List of Electors’
Guyanese and persons eligible to vote in the upcoming Regional and General Elections on March 2, 2020, are being urged to review the Guyana Elections Commission’s (GECOM) Preliminary List of Electors (PLE). Citizens are reminded to check the new Voters’ List to ensure their names are on it. GECOM’s Claims and Objections exercise, which began on October 1, will end on November 18, 2019. GECOM, the entity responsible for the administration and conduct of elections in Guyana, is urging citizens and persons eligible to vote, to check for their names…
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