Month: October 2013

Georgetown:  Delivering a distinguished lecture at the University of the West Indies (UWI) St. Augustine  Trinidad and Tobago today  Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM),  Ambassador Irwin LaRocque said…

Georgetown: The Sophia Exhibition Site has come to life as GuyExpo 2013 is now in full swing with it’s over 400 exhibitors vying for maximum attention. As Guyana’s premier trade…

Georgetown: The World Bank says remittances to the developing world, including the Caribbean, are expected to grow by 6.3 percent this year to US$414 billion. In its revised estimates and…

Georgetown: Guyana’s Minister of Agriculture, Dr Leslie Ramsammy, has criticised regional governments for falling short on promises of greater investment in agricultural research. Speaking at the opening of a regional…

In a landmark judgment, delivered at the CCJ’s Headquarters in Port of Spain at 10AM today, Friday 4th October, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) awarded Jamaican national, Shanique Myrie,…

Berbice: Members of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) affiliates – the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU), the Guyana Labour Union (GLU), the Clerical and…

Georgetown: With over 43,000 pensioners in payment at July, 2013, long-term benefits dominate the benefits profile as the aging population combined with longevity has impacted significantly on this growth in…

Georgetown: Former Commissioner Of Police Winston Felix believes that the Special Weapon and Tactics (SWAT) Team announced by the Government should be under the command of the Police Commissioner rather…

Georgetown : October 5th has become a special day in Guyana for the political arena. The ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has planned a countrywide celebration rallies as the Party…

Georgetown : Government’s spokesman and Cabinet Secretary Dr. Roger Luncheon disclosed that the formation and functioning of the Serious Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) remains on the front burner.   Dr.…