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The power company says that major sections of the city will see power interrupted between 8 am and 5 pm on Sunday, November 19.

An early morning fire in Port Kaituma, suspected to be arson in origin, today destroyed four buildings including two belonging to a well-known businessman.

In a searing attack, the Private Sector Commission today said that GPL doesn’t have the management or capacity to deliver reliable power to the public.

President David Granger’s unilateral appointment of a Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission is undemocratic and has been compounded by his refusal to provide reasons for the rejection of nominees by the Opposition Leader, according a lengthy statement today from Transparency Institute Guyana Inc (TIGI).

In a speech which was largely drowned out by chants from PPP/C MPs, President David Granger today told Parliament that his government is seeking the best advice on the nascent petroleum industry and a suite of legislation is presently being prepared.

The Government and the Guyana Teachers’ Union today agreed on a high-level task force on negotiations between the two sides.

A statement by US Ambassador to Guyana Perry Holloway on the appointment of the GECOM Chairman follows: Like others, my Embassy has been following closely recent developments surrounding the appointment of the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM).

German’s Restaurant says it has secured a lease at 793 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, United States to establish the first North American branch of the eatery.

  Chartered Accountant and lawyer Christopher Ram today followed the example of Major General (Rtd) Joe Singh and quit government-related posts.

Presidential Advisor Major General (Rtd) Joe Singh has tendered his resignation from all government- related posts.

The Police say they are investigating a fatal accident which occurred about 4 this afternoon on New Road Public Road, Vreed-en-Hoop, West Bank Demerara which resulted in the deaths of the driver Deodat Mohan, 24, of Vreed-en-Hoop, WBD and its occupants Reaz Barakat, 18, Rumzight Gardens, West Coast Demerara and Telisha (only name given), 17, of Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara.

The Guyana Bar Association (GBA) today expressed deep concern over President David Granger’s unilateral naming of a Chairman of GECOM and says in keeping with the ruling of Chief Justice Roxane George he must provide reasons for rejecting each of the 18 nominees supplied by the Opposition Leader.

The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) today flayed President David Granger for his unilateral decision on a GECOM Chairman and it also raised questions about the suitability of Justice James Patterson for the post.

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo tonight declared that the Opposition will embark on a policy of non-cooperation with the government following the unilateral choice of a Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission by President David Granger.

President David Granger is to swear in a Chairman of GECOM tonight, according to an advisory from the Ministry of the Presidency.

Saying that the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) needs to focus on “quality investigations”, the Chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) today said that it is reviewing for the second time a file sent by SOCU on an ongoing controversy with the Guyana Bank for Trade Industry (GBTI) over the release of banking information.

  Five persons, including a child, were killed today in a head-on collision between a car and a paddy truck along the Number 59 Village public road, Corentyne, Berbice.

US Judge Peggy Kuo has ordered that Guyanese murder accused Marcus Bisram be extradited to Guyana to face the charge here, effectively thwarting his defence team’s bid to stay her hands as they seek to have the murder charge dismissed in the High Court here.

US Judge Peggy Kuo has ordered that Guyanese murder accused Marcus Bisram be extradited to Guyana to face the charge here, effectively thwarting his defence team’s bid to stay her hands as they seek to have the murder charge dismissed in the High Court here.

Caribbean Airlines says  that due to construction works scheduled at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri, from 13 October to 03 November 2017, the flights BW 483 (POS/GEO) and BW 484 (GEO/POS) have been affected on specific days.