Scotiabank sells operations in Guyana
Georgetown: Scotiabank announced Wednesday that it has reached an agreement for the sale of its banking operations in Guyana to First Citizens Bank Limited (“First Citizens”). The agreement is subject…
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Venezuelan fighter jets intrudes Guyana’s airspace – Foreign Affairs Ministry says a sign of aggression
Georgetown: Venezuelan fighter jets overflew Guyana’s airspace Tuesday afternoon, but there was no other incident, military officials confirmed. The incident occurred at Eteringbang, a mining area near the border with…
10,000 persons to benefit from Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines
Georgetown: Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony says the arrival of the 20,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine, Tuesday evening, is significant as Guyana moves to roll out a comprehensive…
4,500 scholarship to be awarded this year, $2.2 billion financings approved
Georgetown: The National Assembly on Monday approved $2.256 billion for academic scholarships offered through the Ministry of Public Service. Defending the sum, Minister, Sonia Parag told the Committee of Supply…
Justice sector reform: $325M approved
Georgetown: The sum of $325 million was approved for the Justice Sector Reform programme under the Ministry of Legal Affairs Capital Expenditure. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil…
$60M earmarked for Presidential Youth Advisory Council
Georgetown: The PPP/C Administration has made good on its campaign promise to meaningfully include the voices of youth in matters of governance with $60 million earmarked in Budget 2021 for…
Order of Democracy to be bestowed on several persons
Georgetown: President Dr Irfaan Ali, has announced the introduction of a national award, the Order of Democracy, in recognition of the contributions of the individuals and organisations which defended democracy…
Finance Minister says Coalition wasted opportunity to present development ideas to National Assembly
Georgetown: Senior Minister in the Office of the President, Dr. Ashni Singh says the main Opposition in the National Assembly, the APNU/AFC, has missed an opportunity to present its plans…
CAPE, CXC exams for June/July
Georgetown: Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand says this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) would be held in June/July. The Minister made this…
Legislation for petroleum sector: Gov’t to retain international consultant – AG
Georgetown: Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall says the Government would be retaining the services of an international consultant to draft a collection of legislation…
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