Chevy Devonish

I have read numerous pieces of written work in which the author begins by stating something along the lines of: ‘I thought for hours on how to begin this piece.’

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is generally pleased with the US$10,000 improvements which the Linden-based Bosai Minerals Group (Guyana) has effected to its once problematic tailings pond, says EPA Senior Environmental Officer, Collis Primo, although he said recommendations will be made on how the facility can be further improved.

Access to justice for residents of East Bank Demerara (EBD) has been broadened with the opening of the $143.5 million Diamond/Golden Grove Magistrates’ Court.

Bauxite miner Bosai will be fined approximately $1 million for a spill from the company’s tailings pond that occurred on Thursday morning, affecting the environment and residents in the Linden community of Noitgedacht, and has also been ordered to halt the discharge of waste into the pond.

Despite its continued engagements with broadcasters, the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has reported an overall increase in infractions, including the broadcast of graphic videos, unbalanced political commentaries and lewd music.

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) of Guyana is currently allocating some 3,000 house lots on an annual basis, according to Chief Executive Officer Lelon Saul, who says the agency is working to increase that number to 5,000, while also reducing a backlog of approximately 50,000 applications.

At the recent preview of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) manifesto just over a week ago, General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo said his party would put into effect campaign finance reforms if it wins elections in 2020.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), Dr.

The Integrity Commission is unable publish and gazette the names of public officers who are delinquent in filing their declarations with the body for this year as it does not have the funds to do so, according to Chairman Kumar Doraisami.

The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) and the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc.

Despite being “dismissed” by the government since March last year, retired judge Charles Ramson Sr says he has continued to perform the duties of Commissioner of Information and entities he has engaged with in the execution of his post have been complying with his requests for information.

The Liberty and Justice Party (LJP)  has decided against joining with another party at the moment as it believes it is in the nation’s interest to have a “balancing” third force, according to Chairman and presidential candidate Lenox Shuman.

The Supreme Court of Judicature yesterday launched a $17 million Sexual Offences Court at Suddie, on the Essequibo Coast.

Four University of Guyana (UG) LL.B graduands have been awarded government scholarships to pursue the Legal Education Certificate (LEC) at the Hugh Wooding Law School (HWLS) for the 2019/2010 academic year.

Almost two-thirds of public officials have failed to fulfil their legal duty.

Curl Fest, Guyana’s first ever Natural Hair Expo, was held on Sunday, October 9, 2016 in the Promenade Gardens.

Amid continuing concerns that Asian firms are ripping out logs from forests here without any serious intent to set up processing plants, Natural Resources Minister Robert Persaud yesterday said these companies have signaled that they will be “serious” about their commitments.

A Zeelugt woman being transferred from the Leonora Cottage Hospital to the West Demerara Regional Hospital (WDRH) for blood pressure-related illnesses on Sunday afternoon died following an accident involving the ambulance transporting her and a minibus.

Nearly two years after a deal was brokered to end the bloody blockade of Linden, Region 10 and the government are continuing to trade blame for the lack of progress on key agreements, including resolving the contentions around a proposed hike in electricity tariffs that sparked the unrest in the town.

-shot fired in voting hall during chaotic scenes David Granger was returned unopposed as PNCR Leader after his main challenger Aubrey Norton withdrew in an accreditation row amid chaotic scenes in the voting hall at Congress Place during which a gunshot was fired.