President will examine “track record” of Judges before making nominations for Chancellor and Chief Justice -says VP Jagdeo

President will examine “track record” of Judges before making nominations for Chancellor and Chief Justice -says VP Jagdeo

The President has not yet made up his mind on who he believes should be the country’s next substantive Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice, according to Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo. During a press conference today, Mr. Jagdeo said the President is looking at the issue. The Opposition Leader has been pressing for the…

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Amaila Falls project could go back to tender – VP Jagdeo

Amaila Falls project could go back to tender – VP Jagdeo

CONSTRUCTION for the US$700-million Amaila Falls Hydropower station (AFHP) could possibly go back to tender, as the current executing company, China Railway Group Limited (CRGL), is having difficulties honouring its commitment to the Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) contract that it signed. The government maintains that it is holding the company to the BOOT bid they submitted. If…

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NBS, Republic Bank on board as home construction assistance programme launched

NBS, Republic Bank on board as home construction assistance programme launched

The Ministry of Housing and Water on Monday opened applications for its home construction assistance programme recently announced by President Irfaan Ali. Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water Susan Rodrigues and Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority Sherwyn Greaves were present at the launching. The programme seeks to accelerate…

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President will examine “track record” of Judges before making nominations for Chancellor and Chief Justice -says VP Jagdeo

President will examine “track record” of Judges before making nominations for Chancellor and Chief Justice -says VP Jagdeo

The President has not yet made up his mind on who he believes should be the country’s next substantive Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice, according to Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo. During a press conference today, Mr. Jagdeo said the President is looking at the issue. The Opposition Leader has been pressing for the…

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Progress will not be stalled

Progress will not be stalled

– President says, laments Opposition Leader’s no show as immature, unprofessional PRESIDENT Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has condemned the unexplained absence of Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton. The latter was expected to meet with the Head of State, on Monday, for the second round of consultation. Dr. Ali said Norton has “demonstrated his immaturity” in dealing…

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Demerara Bank’s game-changing loan plan to slash rice farmers’ woes

Demerara Bank’s game-changing loan plan to slash rice farmers’ woes

A new farmers’ credit line programme, offered by Demerara Bank Limited, promises to slash many of the woes rice farmers face in accessing much-needed finance to expand production or withstand disastrous events within the agricultural sector. The new loan programme was launched on Monday at Demerara Bank’s Mahaica branch after consultations with the local farming…

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President will examine “track record” of Judges before making nominations for Chancellor and Chief Justice -says VP Jagdeo

President will examine “track record” of Judges before making nominations for Chancellor and Chief Justice -says VP Jagdeo

The President has not yet made up his mind on who he believes should be the country’s next substantive Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice, according to Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo. During a press conference today, Mr. Jagdeo said the President is looking at the issue. The Opposition Leader has been pressing for the…

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President will examine “track record” of Judges before making nominations for Chancellor and Chief Justice -says VP Jagdeo

President will examine “track record” of Judges before making nominations for Chancellor and Chief Justice -says VP Jagdeo

The President has not yet made up his mind on who he believes should be the country’s next substantive Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice, according to Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo. During a press conference today, Mr. Jagdeo said the President is looking at the issue. The Opposition Leader has been pressing for the…

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President will examine “track record” of Judges before making nominations for Chancellor and Chief Justice -says VP Jagdeo

President will examine “track record” of Judges before making nominations for Chancellor and Chief Justice -says VP Jagdeo

The President has not yet made up his mind on who he believes should be the country’s next substantive Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice, according to Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo. During a press conference today, Mr. Jagdeo said the President is looking at the issue. The Opposition Leader has been pressing for the…

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All adults eligible for second booster shot, teens to get for first time starting Wednesday

All adults eligible for second booster shot, teens to get for first time starting Wednesday

All adults will be eligible for a second COVID-19 booster shot from Wednesday, while teenagers will be eligible for their first booster shot, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony announced on Monday. Dr. Anthony, during his daily COVID-19 update, explained that people’s protection from the coronavirus wanes months after they have been vaccinated with their original…

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