Gov’t bringing legislation to register NGOs -should not be means to target, control – GHRA Government is working on legislation aimed at registering non-governmental organisations (NGO) and says that it will consult with local groups when the draft is complete. The article Gov’t bringing legislation to register NGOs appeared first on Stabroek News.
Gov’t to train 3,000 in welding -650 already registered for first phase There is a growing need for welders in the oil & gas sector and in response, government is stepping up training efforts with the aim of targeting 3,000 Guyanese, through a new programme by the School of the Nations in collaboration with the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL). The article Gov’t to train 3,000 in welding appeared first on Stabroek News.
Gutter installer, 19, dies after fall at Wortmanville job site The police and the Ministry of Labour are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 19-year-old of Lot 105 Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara, who was electrocuted on Friday while installing gutters on a three-storey building under construction at 27 Norton Street, Wortmanville, Georgetown. The article Gutter installer, 19, dies after fall at Wortmanville job site appeared first on Stabroek News.
Belle West man, 19, fatally stabbed Police are investigating the murder of 19-year-old Orlando Samaroo of Lot 439 Belle West, West Bank Demerara, which occurred between 2024-05-16 and 2024-05-17 at Belle West (Phase #2). The article Belle West man, 19, fatally stabbed appeared first on Stabroek News.
President says dissatisfied at stalled Suriname fishing licences The Government of Suriname has not yet issued the 150 SK fishing licences to Guyanese fishermen, which were promised in 2021 following an agreement between the two countries, and President Irfaan Ali on Thursday said that he was dissatisfied at the situation. The article President says dissatisfied at stalled Suriname fishing licences appeared first on Stabroek News.
E-bike rider dies after hit by car on Eccles Public Road One person died last night after being hit by a motorcar on Eccles Public Road, East Bank of Demerara. The article E-bike rider dies after hit by car on Eccles Public Road appeared first on Stabroek News.
Press Association rejects Marks’ claims, says will not bow to any political organisation The Guyana Press Association (GPA) has asserted its refusal to become a puppet of any political organisation and says it will not stand idly by as its members are attacked or defamed. The article Press Association rejects Marks’ claims, says will not bow to any political organisation appeared first on Stabroek News.
MMA-ADA gets $110m amphibious excavator to advance agricultural works The Mahaica/Mahaicony/Abary-Agricul-tural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) at Onverwagt, Region Five yesterday received a $110 million amphibious excavator to aid in the efficient delivery of services for the area, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release stated yesterday. The article MMA-ADA gets $110m amphibious excavator to advance agricultural works appeared first on Stabroek News.
Investigations continuing into allegations of rape against Dharamlall – police Police yesterday confirmed that investigations are continuing into the allegations of rape against former Minister of Local Govern-ment, Nigel Dharamlall, who was released on $500,000 bail after turning himself into the Cove and John Police Station on May 14. The article Investigations continuing into allegations of rape against Dharamlall – police appeared first on Stabroek News.
Society needs fit and proper rules to raise national standards – GHRA The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) is not comfortable with the ruling party’s response to the allegations of sexual misconduct against one of its senior members and feels that national standards of professional conduct must be elevated. The article Society needs fit and proper rules to raise national standards – GHRA appeared first on Stabroek News.