News

Bartica hit by power woes

Over the past two weeks residents of Bartica have been experiencing interruptions in the supply of electricity due to technical problems affecting the Generating Engines at the Bartica Power Generating Facility.

Seabob harvesting reopens

Seabob (shrimp) fishing resumed on October 5, after seven weeks of closure in keeping with protocols established between the Guyana Association of Trawler Owners and Seafood Processors (GATOSP) and the Ministry of Agriculture.

Minister of Governance Raphael Trotman speaking at today's press conference (Ministry of the Presidency photo)

50% fair – Trotman

The 50% salary hike for cabinet members was “fair” and “necessary”, according to Minister of Governance Raphael Trotman who today said that a junior level high court judge is paid over $1M per month and as such there ought to be parity between the executive, legislature and judicial branches of government.

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