Last Updated on Sunday, 26 June 2022, 8:36 by Writer The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) on Monday said Colonel Omar Khan is acting Chief-of-Staff because the substantive Chief of Staff Brigadier Godfrey Bess and the Colonel General Staff, Julius Skeete have been given approval to pursue training overseas. Acting Chief-of-Staff, Brigadier Godfrey Bess will return to office next Monday, 3rd ...
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Norton rubbishes Jagdeo’s dismissal of gas subsidy
Last Updated on Monday, 20 June 2022, 21:45 by Denis Chabrol Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton on Monday said a government subsidy on gasoline was being provided by both oil and non-oil producing countries an so all that Guyana has to do is to allocate some of the extra earnings from oil exports to stabilise the price at the pumps. “It ...
Read More »Opposition Leader flags suspicious aspects of Mr. Jagdeo’s interactions with foreign journalist
Last Updated on Saturday, 25 June 2022, 10:15 by Writer Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton on Monday highlighted several aspects of Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo’s interaction with a foreign journalist that raise serious questions about his alleged role in business dealings with his friend and tenant, Su Zhi Rong. “Why is it this wasn’t done in the government office that is ...
Read More »Association of Caribbean Media Workers lodges protest note with OAS Secretary General over exclusion from media initiative
Last Updated on Saturday, 25 June 2022, 10:06 by Writer The Association of Caribbean MediaWorkers (ACM) has strenuously objected to the Organisation of American States (OAS) sidelining of the 15-nation Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in the creation of a Center for Media Integrity of the Americas that would supposedly benefit the region. In a letter of protest to the OAS Secretary ...
Read More »OPINION: The second coming of Mr. Su, and the second lease on life for Guyana’s Vice President
Last Updated on Monday, 20 June 2022, 10:37 by Writer by GHK Lall VICE News is back in town, and it has all the ferocity of a Cat-5 hurricane. Though a bit of old hat, it still has the power to sweep across this town and cause much consternation in high places. I understand the Hon. Vice President is upset, ...
Read More »OPINION: Elections 2020 CoI—good in itself, but what lies beyond?
Last Updated on Monday, 20 June 2022, 11:59 by Writer by GHK Lall We are gearing up for a Commission of Inquiry (CoI) on our 2020 elections. Everyone says that they want one, but I am doubtful that all would be excited about the outcome(s). As much as we will be reopening old wounds, and creating new ones, I am ...
Read More »AFC calls for international audit probe into procurement of contracts
Last Updated on Monday, 20 June 2022, 11:14 by Writer The Alliance For Change (AFC) on Sunday urged the Guyana g0vernment to hire international auditors to investigate the award of large-scale contracts, in the wake of an American news feature that cast the spotlight on alleged underhand dealings mainly with Chinese investors. The AFC’s call was triggered after news circulated ...
Read More »Indar indicates Western Logistics company documents stolen before burglary, as he dismisses conflict of interest claims
Last Updated on Monday, 20 June 2022, 10:57 by Writer Minister of Public Works II, Deodat Indar on Sunday related that the privately-owned Stabroek News newspaper has been informed that it was in possession of stolen company documents. That was although they were obtained from the Registry weeks before a burglary occurred, even as he dismissed claims of conflict of ...
Read More »Guyanese accused cocaine trafficker arrested on arrival in Kenya; deported to US
Last Updated on Monday, 20 June 2022, 10:49 by Writer The Guyanese national who was arrested two days ago at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has been deported to the United States to face justice on drug-related charges, the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation reported on Sunday. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Christopher Richard Spencer was deported Saturday night ...
Read More »Jagdeo takes aim at Su in alleged bribery-for-investment scandal; to evict him from house
Last Updated on Monday, 20 June 2022, 10:45 by Writer Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Sunday fended off fresh claims that he takes bribes from Chinese investors and said he would possibly take legal action against Guyana-based Chinese businessman, Su Zhi Rong for sullying his name and engaging in extortion. “Su denied having said this. Now, I have seen the ...
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