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The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday said the introduction of the GUY$5,000 bill is not expected to fuel inflation or higher prices but the law should be amended to cater for the minimum transaction using the new bill. “The Chamber does not envisage inflationary pressures or increases as a result of the introduction of the new denomination,” ...

One person is dead and another is injured and hospitalised as a result of a boat accident on the Essequibo River Wednesday evening, officials said. The dead woman has been identified as Donna Rampersaud.  Hospitalised is Melina Williams. Both of them are from Fowl Mouth, a location closer to Baganara.  Demerara Waves Online News was told that two 15 Horse ...

Following is the National Drama Festival 2013 Achievment Awards Shortlist 1.      OPEN FULL LENGTH BEST PRODUCTION ANYBODY SEE BRENDA – The Theatre Guild of Guyana WATCH DE RIDE 2-JUSTICE – H & T Theatre Arts Group WHEN CHOCOLATE MELTS – Indian Arrival Committee  BEST DIRECTOR Neaz Subhan–When Chocolate Melts Ronald Hollingsworth & Sheron Cadogan-Taylor – WATCH DE RIDE 2-JUSTICE Theatre ...

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has an “historic opportunity” to demonstrate its relevance to, and its caring for, the citizens of the Region by resolving the issue surrounding the effect of the Dominican Republic Constitutional Court’s Ruling on Nationality on persons of Haitian descent in the country. The Caricom Headquarter said in a statement that that sentiment was expressed by Professor ...

The Ministry of Education on Wednesday announced that 42 schools in Georgetown and one on the East Coast of Demerara will remain closed on Thursday following flooding in several areas resulting from heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. The schools identified to remain closed are the most heavily affected. This decision was made following reports from several teams dispatched ...

The Ministry of Health on Wednesday warned residents in Georgetown and coastal areas to stay away from flood waters as much as possible to avoid deadly diseases like Leptospirosis and diarrhea. “In light of the increasing rainfall and the flooding in Georgetown and surrounding areas, the Ministry of Health is advising the general public to pay special attention on water ...

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Monday commenced the motor vehicle registration “SS” series, an indication that more persons now own their own vehicle and that there have been some changes acrossregistration categories, such as from ‘H’ to ‘P’. The ‘RR’ Series came to an end on Friday November 22, 2013. “This is historic, as it is the shortest time ...

Guyana will donate US$50,000 to assist in the international response to the immense loss of lives and devastation in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Haiyan. The severe weather system struck the Philippines in early November, killing more than 5,000 people and leaving millions of dollars in damage and destruction. The Foreign Ministry said Guyana’s contribution would go to the United ...

A key suspect in the theft of two motorcars from an auto sales company was shot and injured in an exchange of gunfire with police and several car parts were found in a house where five men were seen, police said. Lloyd “Belly” Johnson was shot about his body. “Upon seeing the police Lloyd Johnson opened fire on the ranks ...

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is urging an early resolution of the issues surrounding the implementation of recommendations to address deficiencies in the anti-money laundering regime of Guyana. A statement issued by the Bureau of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM after its meeting in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday 26 November, said that CARICOM was ...