Author: Leroy Smith
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Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030: What’s in store for the forestry sector?
In Guyana, the forest sector is likened to a pair of lungs. The rainforest absorbs not only carbon dioxide but many other greenhouse gases that are ... -
LCDS consultation: Region 8 residents call for better internet & funds for land recovery
Residents of Region Eight have asked that the 2030 Low Carbon Development Strategy fund better internet connectivity in the region, assist in the recovery of lands ... -
Government removes VAT on Cement
See full statement below: Senior Minister with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh has announced the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on Cement with effect ... -
Construction worker, 46, found guilty of raping teen girl
A 46-year-old construction worker has been convicted by a jury of raping a 13-year-old girl. Clincy David was found unanimously guilty on two counts following a trial ... -
Senior cop files $70M libel suit against Paul Slowe
Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration) Calvin Brutus has filed a $70 million libel suit against former Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), retired Assistant ... -
‘BIG SMITH’ caps on sale to raise $$ for back to school haversack drive
BIG Smith News Watch has released a multiplicity of multicoloured caps branded ‘BIG SMITH’ for sale in order to aid a back to school drive for ... -
Minibus driver, passengers injured in Uitvlugt accident
The driver of minibus #BYY 588, 37-year-old Troydon Carrington of Hague Old Road, West Coast Demerara (WCD) along with the conductor and several passengers were on ... -
Body of Venezuelan woman found in shallow grave
The body of a Venezuelan woman bearing multiple chop wounds was on Tuesday found in a shallow grave at ‘Cores’ back dam, Eteringbang, Region Seven. Police ... -
Television, computers & fan among items stolen from former President’s house
(Photo: Former President David Granger) The items stolen from a house belonging to former President David Granger, are a 52-inch Samsung Television valued $240,000, one Lasko ... -
CXC delays start of CSEC, CAPE examinations by three weeks
On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) held an emergency meeting to discuss several matters related to the Regional Examinations. Coming out of ...
