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Norton misled House on bond contract –Gov’t

Government yesterday stated that its Minister of Health misled Parliament on a controversial contract for the storage of pharmaceuticals and it called on him to issue a public apology and also said that the deal for the Sussex Street premises would be reviewed.

Regional Executives warned against corrupt practices

Regional Executive Officers (REO) and other officials from the Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs) yesterday began meeting with various ministerial teams to refine their 2017 proposed work programmes and were warned against corrupt practices.

Part of the gathering (GINA photo)

Appointment procedures, wide powers for SARA Director raise concerns

Concerns about bias in the procedures for the appointment of the Director of the State Assets Recovery Agency (SARA) as well as fears over too much power residing in the office holder were among the issues raised yesterday when a public consultation was held on the contents of the draft State Assets Recovery Bill.

Former UGSS President hosts blood donor event

Former University of Guyana Students Society (UGSS) President Joshua Griffith on Monday hosted an Olympic themed, “Give for the Gold”, blood drive at the National Blood Bank, in observance of his 25th birthday.

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