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… PPP slams Govt for offering massive salary increases to VPs, Ministers The A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) coalition came in for much criticism on Wednesday from the Opposition with respect to the massive pay hike they awarded themselves. Earlier this year, when Guyana Times International had reported that the new coalition was planning to give Cabinet Members a hefty salary increase, the new Government categorically denied this. However, in the official Gazette dated September 25, 2015, it was revealed that Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo and all…

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During a meeting in New York with overseas-based Guyanese, Leader of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Bharrat Jagdeo informed the gathering of the various inconsistencies emanating out of the 2015 General and Regional Elections held in May, which the former ruling Party lost by over 4000 votes. Hundreds of Guyanese turned out to the event last Friday in Queens, New York, despite inclement weather. During the Town Hall-styled meeting, the Opposition Leader in his opening remarks gave the Diaspora an overview of the recent election outcome and electoral process in…

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Local modelling agency, Traits Model Management, more commonly known as “Traits”, took New York Fashion Week 2015 by storm when it presented four of Guyana’s young models at one of the world’s largest fashion events. Those on display were Natasha Harper, Reesa Sooklall, Delesa Archer and Kimberly Sattaur. Natasha Harper, who is not new to the New York scene, walked for designer Korto Momolu, Project Runway Season Five and Project Runway All Stars Season Three runner up designer. Natasha, who is still in New York is already booked to participate…

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Guyana’s Consulate General in New York City, Brentnold Evans and the 50th Independence Anniversary Celebration Committee in New York have announced elaborate plans to celebrate Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary in New York City from June 4 to 12, 2016. The Committee’s Communications Director Nevlon Duguid disclosed on Monday that the bipartisan, broad-based Committee comprises 112 members from the New York metropolitan area, Atlanta, North Carolina and Florida. He said the Committee is divided into 12 sub-committees for efficacy. Officers of the Committee include Rickford Burke – Chairman; Lourdeth Ferguson Secretary;…

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According to reports coming out of New York, the 16-year-old Guyanese boy who went missing from his Brooklyn, New York home on August 28 has been found alive and well. Relatives are breathing a sigh of relief after Ryan Matthews was found earlier this week in New York. Matthews who moved to New York from Guyana just a year ago, went missing after heading out of his home for his usual afternoon jog. The New York Police Department and several relatives started a massive search for the young man and…

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… President and Ministers ‘singing from a different hymn book’ – PPP The A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Administration was lambasted on Monday for sending mixed signals to the public with respect to its position on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs or P3). People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) General Secretary Clement Rohee, on Monday at a press conference, stated that such signals emanating from the David Granger-led Administration were casting a negative impression on local and foreign investors, causing most to be reluctant towards investing in Guyana. Rohee stated that…

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…several store owners report significant decreases in sales Businesses in Georgetown are facing the harsh realities of the economic slowdown for the past few months and the owners are calling on Government to tend to the situation urgently as they grapple with a decrease in sales as well as the increase in the prices of goods. A trip to the usual bustling Regent Street on Saturday revealed that business is not only slow for the large scale businesses, but also for the small businesses. Dave Lall, a large scale fisherman…

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– Jagdeo says “will not rest” until party regains power The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has vowed not to sleep nor slumber until it wins the next Regional and General Elections slated for 2020 but will work extensively to consolidate its ranks and expose the double standards and mounting acts of discrimination by the current A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance for Change (APNU/AFC) Government. This is the position of former President and current Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo who joined a high-level team of PPP/C leaders who on Monday…

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…in response to Venezuela’s armed forces buildup The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has deployed additional troops and equipment to the border region Guyana shares with Venezuela in light of a display of force by the Venezuelan armed forces. Speaking to media operatives at the President’s Office on Wednesday, Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Brigadier Mark Phillips said the deployment is geared towards defining acts of aggression and incursion at the border. Troops and equipment have been sent to key locations, including Eteringbang and Kaikan and along the…

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