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“Where is Jennifer Westford,”- government questions as she abandons budget debate contribution
PPPC MP Jennifer WestfordFormer Minister of Public Services Jennifer Westford was a no show for her contribution to budget 2015...
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Jobs for fired CSOs is “damage control,” Amerindian Act was violated- PPP’s Yvonne Pearson
Yvonne PearsonOpposition member of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Yvonne Pearson has described the government’s move to devise a new...
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Sophia to get new roads
One of the roads in Section 'D', Sophia-TurkeyenThe community of Sophia will have all its major roads refurbished before the...
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Govt fearful of getting “diarrhea” if Jagdeo speaks before Finance Minister in budget debate
The government and the opposition on Wednesday continued to be at loggerheads over when Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo should speak...
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Government unsure of sugar industry’s direction- Komal Chand
Head of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) addressing the National Assembly on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.Opposition member...
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“Ramjattan must go,” has no idea what to do about crime – PPP’s Cornel Damon
Cornel DamonIn a heated maiden presentation in the House of Assembly, opposition member Cornel Damon not only announced his vision...
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Indigenous People’s Affairs Minister denies discrimination against Amerindians
Minister of Indigenous People's Affairs, Sydney Allicock.Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Sydney Allicock on Tuesday denied claims by the opposition People’s...
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Gasoline, diesel prices reduced
Finance Minister Winston Jordan Wednesday afternoon announced that prices of gasoline and diesel with immediate effect. The new prices are...
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Caribbean fishing industry moves to close food safety gaps, expand markets
The Caribbean region’s ability to cash in on a potentially lucrative, international export trade in fish and seafood is being...
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Guyanese musicians to demand more airplay, copyright legislation
Eddy Grant addressing a meeting of the Guyana Music Network (GMN). Partly hidden is GMN Founder, Burchmore Simon. Seated next...
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