See below full message from the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU): The year-end Season of Christmas is one which is highly anticipated by almost everyone. Indeed the Season brings the curtains down on our year’s efforts and work and allows us to reflect on our achievements and difficulties. While the Season has adopted…
— but not without challenges, says President Ali THE outlook for 2022 is exciting but will not be without challenges as Guyana continues to face a worsening global supply chain crisis, said President, Dr Irfaan Ali. The consequence of the global supply chain crisis has seen rising prices for imported goods, supplies and transportation services.…
See below full press release from the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R): The People’s National Congress Reform gladly takes this opportunity to join in expressing heartfelt Seasons Greetings to the Christian community and to all Guyanese as we celebrate Christmas 2021. Christmas is an occasion that allows us to enjoy and celebrate together. It is…
As Guyana joins the rest of the world to celebrate the Christmas holidays, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has asked Guyanese to reflect on the challenges Guyana has navigated this year. Doing so, he contends, will help to chart a collective course forward on how shortcomings can be fixed See below full statement by President Dr.…
The spirit of more than 1,200 children including orphans were lifted on Thursday evening when First Lady Arya Ali visited several orphanages around Georgetown to distribute presents and other goodies. The event, which was dubbed the ‘First Lady’s Christmas Parade,’ featured notable Christmas characters including Santa Claus and Mrs Claus, the Grinch, and Gingerbread man…
OnAIR Media Consultancy started on a journey, on December 5, to put smiles on the faces of 200 children all in the spirit of the holidays. The first annual toy drive took the team to Berbice, Region Six; Linden, Region Ten; Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo, Region Three; and Georgetown every Sunday leading up to Christmas…
The Plaisance Primary School, East Coast Demerara, is now the recipient of a well-provisioned library compliments of the Spread the Words Foundation. The books for the facility were donated by private citizens in the US and Canada while a classroom at the school was renovated and furnished to be the reading and learning space. Addressing…
The recently announced one-month, tax-free bonus for members of the Joint Services amounts to $1.2 billion, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance. President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced this one-month tax-free salary for all members of the Joint Services. This is in addition to a seven per cent salary…
The new Local Content Bill proposes a register of Guyanese employees and companies and PSC Chairman Paul Cheong says that businesses will be encouraged to join this register so that they can have enhanced access to opportunities in the oil and gas sector. The Private Sector Commission (PSC) had been part of the government-led engagements…
Sparta Boss and Gold is Money recorded comfortable wins on Thursday night when action in the Guyana Football Federation/Kashif and Shanghai year-end Futsal Championship continued at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue, Georgetown. The victories secured both teams passage to the quarter-finals. Sparta Boss inflicted a 5-1 drubbing on California Square, with five of…
