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National Assembly clears $456M in Contingency Fund advances

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media News Comments Off on National Assembly clears $456M in Contingency Fund advances

Kaieteur News- The National Assembly on Wednesday approved Contingency Fund advances for current expenditure, totaling $456,851,845 for several ministries. The Department of Public Information (DPI)...

Hell and high water: Gaza waits for a ceasefire of its own

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media News Comments Off on Hell and high water: Gaza waits for a ceasefire of its own

Conflicting emotions in Gaza as the people there watch the ceasefire in Lebanon take effect. Aljazeera – Families in the rain-soaked devastation of Gaza describe watching the news of a...

Fire Service issues stern warning against maliciously set fires

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media News Comments Off on Fire Service issues stern warning against maliciously set fires

Kaieteur News- The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) on Wednesday issued a stern warning against persons maliciously setting fires. The Fire Service’s warning follows a number of fires that were determined...

Miner stabbed to death during argument at ‘Honey Camp’

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media News Comments Off on Miner stabbed to death during argument at ‘Honey Camp’

Kaieteur News- A 37-year-old miner was killed on Tuesday by his Brazilian co-worker during an argument over who is their rightful employer. The fatal stabbing took place at Nine Miles Backdam, Honey...

House approves $30.5 B for cash grant distribution

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media News Comments Off on House approves $30.5 B for cash grant distribution

Kaieteur News- The National Assembly has approved $30.5 billion to cater for the distribution of the one-off $100,000 cash grant to citizens 18 years and above. The sum which formed part of the...

Demerara Bank leading credit growth, achieves zero non-performing loans – CEO

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media News Comments Off on Demerara Bank leading credit growth, achieves zero non-performing loans – CEO

Kaieteur News- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Demerara Bank Limited (DBL), Dowlat Parbhu, announced that the bank is at the forefront of credit growth in Guyana, particularly in serving the private...

Linden house destroyed by fire; arson suspected

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media News Comments Off on Linden house destroyed by fire; arson suspected

Kaieteur News- Fire, deemed to be maliciously set, destroyed a two-storey building on Wednesday at Lot 9 Second Alley, Linden, the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) said. In a press release, the Fire...

Agri. Ministry to intensify efforts to monitor market prices for Christmas season

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media News Comments Off on Agri. Ministry to intensify efforts to monitor market prices for Christmas season

Kaieteur News- As the Christmas season approaches, the Ministry of Agriculture, through the new Guyana Marketing Corporation (New GMC), will intensify its monitoring and reporting on the prices of...

Former dumpsite worker sentenced to 11½ years for attempted murder of co-worker

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media News Comments Off on Former dumpsite worker sentenced to 11½ years for attempted murder of co-worker

Kaieteur News- A former Eccles landfill site worker was sentenced on Monday to 11.5 years in prison after he was found guilty of the attempted murder committed in 2016. Ryan Lowe had attacked his...

Nandlall not worried about allegations made by ‘Melly Mel’

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media News Comments Off on Nandlall not worried about allegations made by ‘Melly Mel’

– encourages her to produce evidence Kaieteur News- Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall on Wednesday brushed aside allegations made by social media commentator Melissa...

Govt. commissions $54M Western Hogg Island Primary School

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media News Comments Off on Govt. commissions $54M Western Hogg Island Primary School

Kaieteur News– After undergoing reconstruction earlier this year, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Wednesday commissioned the newly built $54 million Western Hogg Island...

Guyana’s pick of US startup faces hurdles to tap vast gas reserves

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media News Comments Off on Guyana’s pick of US startup faces hurdles to tap vast gas reserves

By Curtis Williams and Kemol King Reuters -Guyana’s dreams of developing its vast natural gas resources are stuck on the drawing board five months after it picked a little-known U.S....

Gov’t urges UG students to apply for student loan write-off as applications trickle in

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media News Comments Off on Gov’t urges UG students to apply for student loan write-off as applications trickle in

Kaieteur News- Applications for the write-off of University of Guyana’s loan have been trickling in, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni...

Hope to get $4.5B new water treatment plant

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media News Comments Off on Hope to get $4.5B new water treatment plant

Kaieteur News- The Government of Guyana through the Guyana Water Inc. (GWI), an agency under the purview of the Ministry of Housing and Water will soon construct a brand-new water treatment plant at...

Woman awakened to car on fire

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media News Comments Off on Woman awakened to car on fire

Kaieteur News- A Roxanne Burnham Gardens, Georgetown resident woke up to her Mazda Axela car bearing registration number PXX 6807 engulfed in fire on Wednesday. The owner, 28-year-old Lisa Harriman,...

The illusion of compliance

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The illusion of compliance

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- A company can meet the letter of the law. It can tick every box, hit every target. Yet, fairness can still be missing. The Local Content Act sets thresholds. It...

Defamation allegations, libel retaliation

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media Features / Columnists, The GHK Lall Column Comments Off on Defamation allegations, libel retaliation

…Hard Truths By GHK Lall Kaieteur News- I prefer to look a man straight in the eye and tell how I assess him, relative to a specific situation, or through a general evaluation. President...

Thanksgiving for all that Guyana gives

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media Editorial, News Comments Off on Thanksgiving for all that Guyana gives

…Editorial Kaieteur News- Guyana must qualify to be a better giver than Santa Claus when oil enters the discussion. Guyana’s oil is so good to others beyond our borders that even John...

Fire is a cruel master!

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Fire is a cruel master!

…Dem Boys Seh Kaieteur News- Fire is a good servant but a cruel, wicked master. When yuh got it under control, it does cook yuh food, keep yuh warm, and light yuh way. But let it loose, and it...

Bakewell supports Kashif and Shanghai Futsal tourney

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media Sports Comments Off on Bakewell supports Kashif and Shanghai Futsal tourney

Kaieteur Sports- Long time sponsor, Bakewell with over 20 years backing the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation, has readily come to the fore to support their new yearend ‘One Guyana’ branded Futsal...

Captains Face Off ahead of Petra-Republic Bank U18 Football League Final

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media Sports Comments Off on Captains Face Off ahead of Petra-Republic Bank U18 Football League Final

Kaieteur Sports- The stage is set for an electrifying showdown in the Republic Bank Schools Under-18 Football League final, hosted by the Petra Organisation. The spotlight will shine brightly...

CWI announces women’s squad for multi-format series in India

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media Sports Comments Off on CWI announces women’s squad for multi-format series in India

JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) yesterday announced the squad for the West Indies Senior Women’s tour of India for a multi-format series in December 2024. The tour...

The Mangra Family: Building a Dynasty of Strength and Dedication

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media Sports Comments Off on The Mangra Family: Building a Dynasty of Strength and Dedication

Kaieteur Sports- When most people think of dynasties in sports, their minds often go to famous names in basketball, football, or cricket. Yet, a quiet revolution in the world of powerlifting...

The Attorney General’s reliance on the Data Protection Act to counter call for a Data Commission is misleading and uninformed

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media Letters Comments Off on The Attorney General’s reliance on the Data Protection Act to counter call for a Data Commission is misleading and uninformed

Dear Editor, The Parliamentary Opposition is clear – we understand and support the imperative of open data. An Open Data Act should not only mandate the release of public data but also...

Govt. will take all steps to promote, protect and provide better health and welfare for citizens

Nov 28, 2024 Shervin Media Letters Comments Off on Govt. will take all steps to promote, protect and provide better health and welfare for citizens

Dear Editor, Vergenoegen, a village on the famous West Side, now fondly referred to as the Best Side, was the scene of hundreds of enthusiastic residents on Monday, who came out to witness the ever...