Female cop rewarded for returning bag with $1 million

Female cop rewarded for returning bag with $1 million

Commissioner of Police (ag) Nigel Hoppie on Thursday recognised and rewarded Woman Constable Tatyanna Blair-DaSilva for her recent display of professionalism and honesty. The top cop made the announcement at the Police Force’s Annual Awards Ceremony at Eve Leary, Georgetown. Blair Da-Silva, 22, of Regional Division Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) was rewarded a total of $200,000…

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Businesses could face temporary closure for breaching COVID regulations during holidays

Businesses could face temporary closure for breaching COVID regulations during holidays

The Minister of Health has issued a warning to businesses that despite the festivities associated with the holiday season, they could still face temporary closure for breaching the COVID-19 regulations. The COVID-19 regulations offer various instructions to businesses about their operating hours and rules that should be followed during the pandemic. However, almost weekly, the…

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Mohamed’s Enterprise donates $2M to facilitate upgrades at GCC

Mohamed’s Enterprise donates $2M to facilitate upgrades at GCC

The iconic Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) is currently undergoing significant rehabilitation works in order to meet the mandatory requirements to host practice matches at next month’s International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 50-Over World Cup. To help with the costs attached to the upgrade, Mohamed’s Enterprise on Wednesday donated G$2 million to the club. President Timothy…

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Way cleared for increase in private sector minimum wage

Way cleared for increase in private sector minimum wage

The long-overdue increase in the minimum wage for private-sector workers to $60,000 from $44, 200, has been approved and is expected to be instituted before December ends, the Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton revealed on Wednesday. Before this latest development, private sector representative bodies and the Ministry of Labour, through the National Tripartite Committee (NTC),…

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