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Broadcast law amendment ‘caps’ airtime for govt programmes, not “party propaganda”- Nagamootoo
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo Thursday night defended government's decision to amend the Broadcasting Act, compelling private...
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No ban on cigarette vending- Public Health Minister, but law prohibits tray sales
Minister of Health, Volda Lawrence Public Health Minister, Volda Lawrence on Thursday said cigarette vending in the public would not...
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Cevon’s Waste Disposal workers held for allegedly smuggling marijuana, other items into Lusignan Prison; to be fired immediately
The bag containing packets of suspected marijuana and cigarettes that was being smuggled into the Lusignan Prison. Three workers of...
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Cigarette vending to be banned; Guyana will lose billions in taxes- Demtoco
Demtoco's Managing Director,Maurlain Kirton and other Directors, Chandradat Chintamaniand Raoul Glynn at the news conference on Wednesday, August 8, 2017.Mr...
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Private radio, TV stations concerned about proposed amendments to Broadcasting Act
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo The owners of several privately-owned radio stations are calling on Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo to postpone...
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Golden opportunity for investment in the sweet potato value chain
by Adelle Roopchand Agriculture is often perceived as a risky sector for investors and banks are generally reluctant to lend...
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Canadian gold refinery wants Guyana to tighten anti-money laundering system; source of gold systems
Acting General Manager of the Guyana Gold Board, Eondrene Thompson, and Chairman of the Gold Board's Directors, Gabriel Lall meeting...
Read moreDetailsPrime Minister lashes back at Jagdeo over criticisms of broadcast law amendments
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo has dismissed as totally baseless the criticisms leveled at government by Opposition...
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Proposed amendments to Broadcasting Act will violate free expression- Jagdeo
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo on Friday warned that amendments to Guyana's Broadcasting Act could result in the closure of several...
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Broadcast law amendments outline ground-rules for govt content on private stations ; unlicensed stations’ equipment will be seized
Existing radio and television stations could be closed and their equipment seized if they do not apply for and are...
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