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GPSU demands tax-free retroactive risk allowances for healthcare workers before Christmas
The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) has written President Irfaan Ali, demanding 10% to 30% risk allowances retroactive to January,...
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Auditor General will ‘double check’ for missed recipients of COVID-19 cash relief- Pres. Ali
President Irfaan Ali on Thursday said the Auditor General's Office would be conducting an audit of the GYD$25,000 per household...
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President refused to attend National Conversation on Ethnic Relations because ERC failed to consult govt, other concerns
President Irfaan Ali on Thursday said he boycotted this week's first-ever National Conversation because the government was not involved in...
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President has authority to appoint Senior Counsel; way cleared for Nandlall, Jonas to be conferred
Attorney-at-Law, Timothy Jonas High Court Judge, Naresh Harnanan on Thursday ruled that the Executive President has the authority to appoint...
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Come clean on refusal to hand over files to Argentine forensic anthropologist- WPA tells govt
The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) is questioning the apparent refusal by the Guyana government to hand over copies of key...
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Get the correct COVID-19 test before travelling to Guyana- Health Minister
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony on Thursday urged persons, who are planning to return...
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Surinamese police remove Guyana-bound Cubans from ferry port
The Cubans at South Drain had been repeatedly urged to evacuate the site. (Starnieuws picture) Surinamese police have removed the...
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GRA probing smuggled alcohol in police vehicle with Region 9 police commander
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is probing the discovery of a quantity of smuggled alcohol in a police force vehicle...
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Police Commissioner accuses Attorney Nigel Hughes of “grossly misrepresenting” altercation involving Henry cousins’ relatives
Acting Police Commissioner, Nigel Hoppie. Police Commissioner Nigel Hoppie early Wednesday morning accused Attorney-at-Law Nigel Hughes of "grossly misrepresenting" the...
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Family members of killed Joel Henry in police custody over alleged assault
SHACKLED: Colwyn Henry The mother and brother of Joel Henry-one of the youths who were killed and mutilated in the...
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