Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 August 2023, 21:34 by Denis Chabrol A recommendation that Guyana’s National Assembly make decisions by a supermajority to force national consensus is an effort to grab power from the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) conveniently whenever it is in government, according to Attorney General Anil Nandlall. “It’s a veneer only so that it sounds intelligent, ...
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Caribbean media underperforming; “social justice” gap must be filled – CDB President
Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 August 2023, 18:28 by Denis Chabrol The President of the Caribbean Development Bank, Dr Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon says media in the region are not performing effectively, for instance, in the areas of helping people to cope with natural disasters and address crime. “In small, vulnerable states, Caribbean media are particularly important to support relief and ...
Read More »Constitution must be used to ensure African Guyanese benefit from wealth- Nigel Hughes
Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 August 2023, 11:26 by Denis Chabrol Guyanese have a constitutional right to be protected from competition and that supreme law should be amended to provide a breakdown of the award of contracts and licences as part of efforts to meaningfully address historical economic disadvantages that African Guyanese are facing, according to political and social activist ...
Read More »New water well for Wauna, Region One
Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 August 2023, 7:25 by Denis Chabrol More than 900 residents of Wauna, Region One (Barima-Waini) and surrounding areas are expected to receive reliable potable water from September when the drilling of a new well is expected to be completed, the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) said. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, who visited the ...
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