Key parliament committees still to be set up -opposition pressing Speaker to act APNU Member of Parliament Ganesh Mahipaul has sharply criticized what he described as an unprecedented delay in convening key Parliamentary committees and the Opposition Chief Whip Tabitha Sarabo-Halley has also written the Speaker on the matter. The article Key parliament committees still to be set up appeared first on Stabroek News.
Opposition Leader refutes claim of discrimination based on sexuality, gender identity Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed yesterday reaffirmed his commitment to equality and respect for all individuals, stating that he does not discriminate against anyone based on sexuality or gender identity. The article Opposition Leader refutes claim of discrimination based on sexuality, gender identity appeared first on Stabroek News.
Guyana-born man extradited to US A Guyana-born man wanted on federal fraud charges in the United States was extradited from Guyana yesterday morning after consenting to be transferred without a court fight, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) announced. The article Guyana-born man extradited to US appeared first on Stabroek News.
Two men for trial over killing of 18-year-old at Kumaka Two men charged in connection with the killing of 18-year-old Jude Christiano appeared before Chief Justice Navindra Singh at the High Court in Demerara yesterday where the judge entered not guilty pleas on their behalf after both initially indicated guilty pleas but offered explanations that the court found warranted a full trial. The article Two men for trial over killing of 18-year-old at Kumaka appeared first on Stabroek News.
Dominican Republic cocoa producer to cultivate 2,500 acres here Government is facilitating the partnering of local Berbice farmers with Dominican Republic firm, Rizek Cacao, to cultivate the produce on some 2,500 acres of private lands where a processing factory will also be established, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha said yesterday. The article Dominican Republic cocoa producer to cultivate 2,500 acres here appeared first on Stabroek News.
Health Minister orders immediate measures to strengthen patient safety at GPH Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony says he has ordered the implementation of immediate measures at the Georgetown Public Hospital to strengthen patient safety and prevent self-harm. The article Health Minister orders immediate measures to strengthen patient safety at GPH appeared first on Stabroek News.
City still undecided over action on Carifesta Avenue land As major works continue at the Carifesta Avenue site of the proposed 256-room Hilton-branded hotel, the city has still not decided what action it will take to assert its claim to control over the area. The article City still undecided over action on Carifesta Avenue land appeared first on Stabroek News.
The passing of Stabroek News and the State’s Media Business and Economic Commentary by Christopher Ram The impending closure of Stabroek News marks the end of one of the most significant institutions in Guyana’s modern media history. The article The passing of Stabroek News and the State’s Media appeared first on Stabroek News.
Riyad Ahmad charged with dangerous driving in case where woman severely injured Twenty-three-year-old Riyad Ahmad, a businessman of Happy Acres, East Coast Demerara, appeared yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Shivani Lalaram charged with dangerous driving in an incident where a woman was left with severe injuries. The article Riyad Ahmad charged with dangerous driving in case where woman severely injured appeared first on Stabroek News.
Exxon to send team to Venezuela in a few weeks, executive says HOUSTON, (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil (XOM.N), aims to send a technical team to Venezuela in a few weeks after working through logistical and security arrangements, an executive said on Tuesday. The article Exxon to send team to Venezuela in a few weeks, executive says appeared first on Stabroek News.