[Extended Report] What was once viewed as a stellar 25-year career in the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for Deputy Commissioner (ag) Calvin Brutus is now under severe scrutiny. Calvin Brutus, his pregnant wife, his driver, and a businessman were on Thursday placed on bail totaling $9.1 million after they faced…
Corruption Scandal: Brutus and associates charged with financial crimes
[Extended Report] What was once viewed as a stellar 25-year career in the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for Deputy Commissioner (ag) Calvin Brutus is now under severe scrutiny. Calvin Brutus, his pregnant wife, his driver, and a businessman were on Thursday placed on bail totaling $9.1 million after they faced…
Beyond $100K cash grant, public servants to still get retroactive salary increases
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo clarified that public servants will still get retroactive salary increases. The government’s one-off $100,000 cash grant, he said, is not a replacement for any salary increases. “… the retroactive salary increase has nothing to do with the cash grant,” Jagdeo said at a press conference…
Certain pensioners with NIS issues to get lump sum payment
The government recently earmarked $10 billion to support pensioners and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said some individuals who have been grappling with issues will benefit from a lump sum payment soon. The Vice President, speaking at a People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) press…
Certain pensioners with NIS issues to get lump sum payment
The government recently earmarked $10 billion to support pensioners and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said some individuals who have been grappling with issues will benefit from a lump sum payment soon. The Vice President, speaking at a People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) press…
Republic Bank Guyana and Petra Organisation partner for U-18 School Football League
Republic Bank Guyana has proudly partnered with Petra Organisation to launch the fifth edition of the Under-18 School Football League, a significant initiative aimed at fostering youth development through sports across the country. The league’s launch event took place on Thursday at the National Library, where both the organisers and…
More Guyanese need cybersecurity, AI training – PM
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips believes that more Guyanese should be trained in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help protect themselves and the country from emerging threats. The Prime Minister, who is performing the duties of President, spoke at a technology conference sponsored by DynamIQ on Thursday. “We…
More Guyanese need cybersecurity, AI training – PM
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips believes that more Guyanese should be trained in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help protect themselves and the country from emerging threats. The Prime Minister, who is performing the duties of President, spoke at a technology conference sponsored by DynamIQ on Thursday. “We…
Registration of motor vehicles in ‘AJ’ series commence
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) wishes to inform the public that the Licence Revenue Office has officially commenced the registration of motor vehicles under the new “AJ” series. This follows the conclusion of the preceding “AH” series in mid-October, after reaching the maximum allotment of nine thousand nine hundred and…
Nandlall invites public to share legal concerns for meaningful reform
Attorney General Anil Nandlall urged citizens, legal practitioners, and members of the judiciary to come forward with their concerns regarding the legal system, emphasising that both big and small issues deserve attention. He believes that these insights can drive essential reforms that would enhance the quality of life for many…
