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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo clarified that public servants will still get retroactive salary increases. The government’s one-off $100,000 cash grant, he said, is not a replacement for any salary increases. “… the retroactive salary increase has nothing to do with the cash grant,” Jagdeo said at a press conference on Thursday. The People’s Progressive
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At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, President Dr. Irfaan Ali of Guyana and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore held a high-level discussion, underscoring the rapidly growing partnership between the two countries. The meeting focused on four key areas that highlight the shared priorities and leadership of both nations in economic
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The government recently earmarked $10 billion to support pensioners and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said some individuals who have been grappling with issues will benefit from a lump sum payment soon. The Vice President, speaking at a People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) press conference on Thursday, said some
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New Era Entertainment is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated annual ExxonMobil Guyana Futsal Tournament, set to kick off on Friday, October 25 at the Retrieve Hard Court in Linden. This year’s tournament will feature 20 teams, competing in an exciting round-robin format that promises to captivate the town’s sporting enthusiasts. The tournament, which has grown
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The Insurance Association of Guyana (IAG) Cricket Tournament is set to take place on Saturday, October 26th, at Everest Cricket Club. The T10 tournament will feature teams comprised of players from various insurance companies. Super Giants, Assuria, Hand in Hand, IBGL Combined, GTM, and Dem Life will compete for the championship. The top three teams
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A new software application is being developed to help seamlessly distribute the one-off $100,000 cash grant for every Guyanese adult, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday. “We are currently developing an app that, even as I speak today, is being tested. “The Ministry of Finance is leading the process, several agencies are involved
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Republic Bank Guyana has proudly partnered with Petra Organisation to launch the fifth edition of the Under-18 School Football League, a significant initiative aimed at fostering youth development through sports across the country. The league’s launch event took place on Thursday at the National Library, where both the organisers and sponsors articulated their shared vision
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Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips believes that more Guyanese should be trained in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help protect themselves and the country from emerging threats. The Prime Minister, who is performing the duties of President, spoke at a technology conference sponsored by DynamIQ on Thursday. “We must prioritise education and skill
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The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) wishes to inform the public that the Licence Revenue Office has officially commenced the registration of motor vehicles under the new “AJ” series. This follows the conclusion of the preceding “AH” series in mid-October, after reaching the maximum allotment of nine thousand nine hundred and ninety nine (9,999) vehicles. The
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Attorney General Anil Nandlall has once again underscored the urgent need for comprehensive sentencing guidelines to address inconsistencies in judicial sentencing. Speaking recently, Nandlall highlighted the troubling disparities observed in sentences for similar offences, calling for a reform that promotes uniformity and accountability within the judicial system. Nandlall pointed out that many cases have illustrated
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