Author: Leroy Smith
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Local Content Bill not drafted in a “vacuum” – President Ali
The Irfaan Ali led government is praising itself for employing what it said was a consultative process for the draft Local Content Bill. That bill is ... -
Several families relocated as flooding still affects Region 2
Several families in villages in Pomeroon Supenaam, Region 2 have been relocated due to floods. On Thursday morning, the Civil Defence Commission said this is as ... -
Cops who cracked Dr. Roach’s murder among awardees in GPF $32.M year end awards ceremony
Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum hands over financial incentives to an Assistant Superintendent of Police who along with others played a part in solving the murder of ... -
Opp MPs sidelined from Parliament’s toy distribution – APNU/AFC
(Minister Deodat Indar during the toy drive distribution on Tuesday as two Parliamentary staff (in yellow t-shirts) stand behind. APNU+AFC Coalition says its members of parliament have ... -
Govt’s 2nd supplementary budget for 2021 raises questions
As the government is requesting the approval of the National Assembly for some $26 billion in two supplementary financial papers, Opposition Leader Joseph Harmon said he ... -
Local Government Elections possible next year- Chief Elections Officer
Chief Elections Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Mr. Vishnu Persaud on Tuesday noted that Local Government Elections (LGE) can be conducted in 2022. “One ... -
New GECOM CEO pledges professionalism, neutrality
Newly sworn in Chief Elections Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Vishnu Persaud has pledged to maintain his professionalism and neutrality as he takes on ... -
Speaker Nadir responds to Opposition Leader’s accusations
Speaker of the House Manzoor Nadir is assuring Members of Parliament that the National Assembly remains guided by its Standing Orders. In his response to criticisms ... -
December flooding affected more than 5000 homes – CDC
(A home under water on the East Coast of Demerara) There have been reports of flooding across 46 communities countrywide with some 5885 households affected. The ... -
Opp Leader accuses govt of hijacking “Private Members Day” as Parliament resumes
Opposition Leader Joseph Harmon has accused the government of hijacking “Private Members Day” in the National Assembly. Private Members Day in Parliament is allocated in the ...
