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Georgetown mayor demands gov’t consult council on improvement plan
City Mayor Alfred Mentore Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore on Saturday slammed the Irfaan Ali-led administration for allegedly refusing to consult...
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Gov’t taking over Georgetown enhancement; expanding solid waste management
President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday announced that central government would be accelerating the beautification and maintenance of Guyana's capital, Georgetown...
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City Council works committee proposes Mae’s school prefab structures remain until next year
The frame of one of the prefabricated structures that would be housing classrooms on Farnum Ground. The Works Committee of...
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City Mayor wants revaluation for new, modified properties; PPP says hold wide-ranging consultations first
City Mayor Alfred Mentore Georgetown Mayor, Alfred Mentore on Friday said he wants the Ministry of Finance's Valuation Division to...
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Mayor back pedals on property “revaluation” talks with Finance Minister
City Mayor Alfred Mentore City Mayor Alfred Mentore on Thursday sought to reverse his stated intention to discuss "revaluation" of...
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No to property valuation, rates and taxes debt settlement talks- Jagdeo
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday ruled out government supporting moves by the City administration to revaluate properties in Georgetown....
Read moreDetailsCity Hall threatens name and shame, legal action if property owners don’t settle rates and taxes debt
The Georgetown City Council on Tuesday again threatened to take legal action against property owners "across the board" for outstanding...
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APNU, PPPC Councillors isolate City Mayor over contractor’s cleaning of Mash route
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and People's Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) Georgetown City Councillors on Tuesday isolated Mayor Alfred...
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Opposition Leader nominates members for local gov’t commission
The Local Government Commission Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton has nominated three persons to sit on the Local Government Commission (LGC)...
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Georgetown upgrade, modernisation being planned – President Ali
President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday ann0unced plans for improving the rundown state of Georgetown, once regarded as the Garden City...
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