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TNM head Dr Asha Kissoon to replace Shuman in parliament

Americas · Guyana

TNM head Dr Asha Kissoon to replace Shuman in parliament

Dr Asha Kissoon, head of The New Movement (TNM) is set to replace Liberty and Justice Party (LJP) member Lenox Shuman in parliament and represent the joiner party, sources have confirmed to Stabroek News. The article TNM head Dr Asha Kissoon to replace Shuman in parliament appeared first on Stabroek News.See the Story

Norton maintains support for confirmation of Justices Cummings and George to top judicial posts - News Source Guyana

Justice · Guyana

Norton maintains support for confirmation of Justices Cummings and George to top judicial posts - News Source Guyana

Almost a year since he wrote to the President indicating that he would be fully supportive of the substantive appointments of Justice Yonette Cummings as Chancellor of the Judiciary and Justice Roxanne George as Chief Justice, Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton today said he remains supportive of those appointments. The President has been facing calls for the appointments to the top judicial posts to be made, but he has not put forward any nominat…See the Story

Georgetown Chamber of Commerce gets new President - News Source Guyana

Guyana · Guyana

Georgetown Chamber of Commerce gets new President - News Source Guyana

Director of Dapper Technologies Incorporated, Kester Hutson has been elected as the new President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI). He previously served as a Junior Vice President of the country’s oldest business chamber. Hutson has replaced businessman, Timothy Tucker. The organisation recently held its annual general meeting, where the elections were held. The other members of the executive are Richard Rambarran of …See the Story

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Guyana · Guyana

Outgoing PSC Chairman rubbishes mismanagement accusations - News Source Guyana

As he is is preparing to leave office as Chairman of the Private Sector Commission, Paul Cheong is rubbishing claims by some senior members of the organisation that the PSC is being mismanaged. The PSC Chairman told News Source today that such claims are unfounded. A senior corporate member of the PSC has expressed grave concern over, what he described as the “poor management” of the Private Sector Commission. In a note to colleagues, which was …

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Crime · New York

'Finch-smuggling kingpin' gets prison time in New York

57% Left coverage: 14 sources

A man who repeatedly admitted scheming to smuggle finches from Guyana into New York for birdsong competitions was sentenced Thursday to a year and a day in prison.

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Narendra Modi · Guyana

Cabinet approves signing of India-Guyana air services agreement

Coverage: 5 sources

The agreement will come into force after the exchange of diplomatic notes between the parties. Indians have a sizeable presence in Guyana and are the largest ethnic group comprising about 40% of the population. The agreement will provide the legal framework for air operations between two countries based on the principles of sovereignty of nations and nationality of carriers.

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US & Canada · Guyana

Guyana: 1.3 billion barrels in ExxonMobil offshore oil field

62% Center coverage: 8 sources

Uaru-Mako project currently under review could come on stream in the next three years. It could add as many as 63 more wells to the 30 already drilled in the Stabroek Block. Current production from the first two fields is nearly 400,000 barrels per day.

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Culture · Guyana

Thirty persons receive Creative Cash Grants from Culture Ministry - News Source Guyana

Thirty Guyanese have received cash grants from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport to boost their creative ideas and work. The grant falls under the Ministry’s Cultural and Creative Industry’s Grant programme. Each of the thirty persons will receive almost $1 million to assist with their work and develop their ideas. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, said the programme was designed to reach every region. Over 200 pe…

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Exclusive: Indian, European oil firms evaluating bids for Guyana blocks

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

India's ONGC Videsh is considering a bid for some of the 14 exploration blocks. Refiner Indian Oil Corp (IOC.NS) also is looking to work in Guyana. Bids are expected to be opened in April in Georgetown. Guyana wants to quickly expand its oil industry and recruit developers.

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Americas · Guyana

Govt to clamp down on subletting State lands in MMA scheme

…as overseas-based holders exploiting local farmers with high rental rates The Agriculture Ministry will be moving to crack down on the subletting of State lands in the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary/Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA) scheme in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) after it was found that overseas-based holders of these lands are exploiting local farmers by charging exorbitant […]

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British Airways · Guyana

British Chamber of Commerce launched to foster stronger economic ties with Guyana

… mutual interest to advance bilateral relations – UK official The British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham) has been launched in Guyana, continuing a trend of increased collaboration between the two countries only days after British Airways made its inaugural flight to Guyana and months after visa restrictions were removed for Guyanese visitors to the United Kingdom (UK). The launch of the British Chamber of Commerce occurred on Tuesday evening du…

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