Botched Yarrowkabra school constructionThe Attorney General’s Chambers have instituted legal proceedings against BK International Inc and the North American Fire and General Insurance Company (Nafico) for breach of contract in relation to the belated and ultimately botched construction of the Yarrowkabra Secondary School.

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…failed to consider economic impactThe Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Tuesday heard legal arguments seeking the reversal of the Eugene F Correia Airport name change on the grounds that the move is anti-competitive and moreover, that the former APNU/AFC Government did not adequately consult with those affected.
Lawyer for Air Services Limited Devendra Kissoon argued before the CCJ for the revocation of the name change.

Former APNU/AFC Govt renamed Ogle Airport without consultation – CCJ hears

…as airports’ shutdown leaves State auditors groundedAuditor GeneralDeodat SharmaThe Auditor General’s audit of foreign missions, which receive millions annually in order to carry out Guyana’s foreign policy objectives, is currently in a backlog due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Audit of foreign missions in backlog due to COVID

Health Minister, Dr Frank AnthonyThe Health Ministry is seeking to update and introduce new legislation for the sector, having identified that several documents are outdated and ineffective in this modern era.
Speaking on the issue was Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony on Tuesday, where he outlined that several pieces of legislation date back to the mid-1900s.

Govt to decriminalise suicide attempts

…probe launchedThe Guyana Police Force is investigating the circumstances surrounding the break-in and subsequent removal of a number of documents from the Office of the Police Service Commission (PSC) at Fort Street, Kingston, Georgetown.

Documents stolen from Police Service Commission

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jan. 18, CMC – Guyana’s COVID-19 fighting capacity is set to be boosted with the arrival of a field hospital from Qatar, later this week. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony said the mobile hospital will be...

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…as court orders GECOM to hand over SoPs, SoRs to Registrar for “safekeeping”Citing the importance of the statutory timelines when it comes to election matters, Chief Justice Roxane George delivered the fatal blow on the second A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) election petition when she dismissed it owing to improper service.

APNU/AFC’s 2nd election petition thrown out

Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh has said that Government is transforming Guyana into a highly-diversified economy, and agriculture is one of the key areas of focus in meeting this goal.Finance Minister, Dr Ashni SinghDuring a recent interview with DPI, the Finance Minister said many investors have signalled their interest in doing business here and he is confident that some of these ventures will benefit farmers.

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