The second episode of ‘Youth Unfiltered’ – a brand new show by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security featuring a group of diverse young people discussing many social issues – was recently launched on television and social media. It is a youth-focused show that is completely directed by young influencers and assisted by…
WITH Old Year’s Night celebrations quickly approaching and promoters already advertising their parties, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony said if these promoters do not have the requisite permission in keeping with COVID-19 guidelines, they will be dealt with by the Guyana Police Force (GPF). Speaking during his daily COVID-19 briefing on Monday, the Health Minister…
Please see below statement from the Ministry of Finance: An Amendment to the Fiscal Management and Accountability Act (FMAA) to ensure further streamlining of the budget process in relation to Constitutional Agencies was today tabled in the National Assembly by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh.…
MINISTER of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira had cause to rise during opening remarks by House Speaker, Manzoor Nadir, to bring attention to the disruptive heckling of opposition parliamentarian, Sherod Duncan. Teixeira, during Monday’s sitting, cautioned the House that it is customary that the Speaker of the House may not be disrupted while carrying…
Guyana’s COVID-19 death toll has increased to 1,023 with three more deaths, the Ministry of Health reported on Monday. Those deaths were a partially vaccinated 54-year-old man of Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Berbice) who died on December 12 and two unvaccinated women – one 79-years-old of Region Five (Mahaica- Berbice) who also died on December…
THE National Assembly, on Monday, approved an amendment to the policing laws allowing for the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to use less lethal weapons during instances that require the use of force. The Bill received the support of the parliamentary opposition. Robeson Benn, Home Affairs minister, had tabled the bill earlier this year. In his…
UMAMI, the well-known manufacturer of sauces and condiments has announced the launch of its Amazon.com storefront in what is quite possibly the first of its kind for a Guyanese company, the company said in a statement. “The award-winning company plans to bring their range of Guyanese products across the borders, both to the massive diaspora…
Opposition Leader Joe Harmon has accused Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir and the Government of trying to silence the Opposition in Parliament. Mr. Harmon’s contention is that today’s sitting of the National Assembly was scheduled for ‘private members’ issues on private members’ day, allow the Opposition’s business in the House to take precedence…
AN amendment to the Firearms Act allowing analysts of government’s Forensic Laboratory to legally handle firearms, without a license, was passed in the National Assembly on Monday. The Bill would allow analysts to handle firearm for ballistics investigations without having a firearm license. Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn, who spearheaded the Bill, said it ensures…
Police on Monday nabbed wanted man “Tanta Boy” at Mibicuri, Black Bush Polder backlands. Based on a tipoff, the Police went to the area looking for the man, identified as Shane Samaroo, 20. During the extensive search, Samaroo was found and arrested along with his mother Irene Seecharan called Pinkey, 36, a housewife of Mibicuri…
