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Protestors outside of the International Conference Centre lending support to their various toshaos.
Protestors outside of the International Conference Centre lending support to their various toshaos.

Amerindians protest titling project without recognition of traditional lands

The government/UNDP agreement for the US$10.7M Amerindian land titling project came under protest yesterday by dozens of Amerindians led by the Amerindian People’s Association (APA), which says the recognition of the use of some traditional lands is still to be resolved.

GECOM to shortlist CEO candidates

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Tuesday will be deciding on which of the 14 applicants for the post of Chief Election Officer will make the cut on the shortlist as the body seeks to replace  Gocool Boodoo.

Public Works Minister Robeson Benn (second from right) congratulating one of the cadets. (MARAD photo)

Females now part of maritime training

The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) for the first time in the history of the Department  has employed females as part of its cadet training, a statement from MARAD said yesterday.

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