Last Updated on Saturday, 26 December 2015, 21:00 by GxMedia The Ministry of Agriculture Tuesday morning at 9:30 upgraded its flood advisory, say that definitely flood prone areas in Regions One, Two, Three and Four will be under several inches of water due to heavy rainfall. “These conditions are expected to continue for the next 12 -24 hours. Flash Flood ...

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 December 2015, 21:00 by GxMedia Retired High Court Judge, Winston Moore was Monday sworn in as Guyana’s first Ombudsman in almost 10 years, saying he was satisfied with efforts being made to provide resources to help the office function properly. “I have no qualms or misgivings as to the level of resources… that would actually ...

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 December 2015, 21:00 by GxMedia Guyana recorded its first major heist Sunday night when four bandits struck a Chinese restaurant and carted off GUY$4 million, police said. The robbery occurred at a Chinese restaurant at the junction of the East Bank Demerara Public Road and the Soesdyke-Linden Highway about 11 PM. Deputy Police Commissioner, Seelall ...

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 December 2015, 21:00 by GxMedia The Full Court Monday morning ruled that it has no jurisdiction to hear an appeal on whether Opposition Leader, David Granger should be party to the State’s case on whether the opposition can cut the National Budget. While Attorney General, Anil Nandlall said the way was now clear for Chief ...

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 December 2015, 21:00 by GxMedia Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh has defended the appointment of President Donald Ramotar’s son- Alexei Ramotar as head of the E-Governance project, saying that he is “one of the most qualified” persons. “Today he remains one of Guyana’s most qualified in his field, with a Masters in Computer Science from ...

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 December 2015, 21:00 by GxMedia Five persons were early Sunday night displaced after fire destroyed the shack they were living in at Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo. Fire Chief, Marlon Gentle said initial reports are that a woman failed in her effort to throw a flaring kerosene stove out of the dwelling. He said the stove ...

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 December 2015, 21:00 by GxMedia Guyana’s two top political leaders are opposed to an application process to fill the post of Police Commissioner when it becomes vacant, but Opposition Leader David Granger says Leroy Brumell must go when he reaches retirement age. Brumell attains the age of 55 next month, but so far there is ...

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 December 2015, 21:00 by GxMedia Starved of a government subvention for several years now, Critchlow Labour College (CLC) has revived its flagship course and expects that all its programmes will earn it enough cash to be sustainable. CLC Registrar, Aubrey Norton said last Friday’s orientation of 94 students for the one year Industrial and Social ...

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 December 2015, 21:00 by GxMedia A Mines Officer is among eight persons rendered homeless early Sunday morning when fire destroyed a house at Charlestown, Georgetown. Gavin Stuart, who owned the house at Lot 8 Charles Street, said he was in the upper flat of the two storey building about 2:30 AM when he heard someone ...

Last Updated on Sunday, 12 January 2014, 3:19 by GxMedia First, I must express my most sincere gratitude to you, and by extension the Government of Guyana, for responding to my concerns regarding democracy, trust and tragedy in our nation. I hope that our interaction will inspire generations to come. I hope it serves as evidence that our leaders, our ...