Enact law to prevent public servants, MPs from accepting gifts – Ramkarran In view of the revelation by Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus that he received over $46 million in wedding and Christ-mas presents, former speaker of the National Assembly Ralph Ramkarran yesterday recommended that there should be a law that precludes government em-ployees and parliamentarians from accepting gifts. The article Enact law to prevent public servants, MPs from accepting gifts – Ramkarran appeared first on Stabroek News.
Agricola small businesses oppose impending opening of Chinese supermarket By Khadidja Ba Local retail business owners in Agricola, East Bank Demerara have raised a NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) protest against a Chinese supermarket, citing impending challenges to their livelihoods as community support may wane and their businesses face closure. The article Agricola small businesses oppose impending opening of Chinese supermarket appeared first on Stabroek News.
Concrete road works for small contractors to be expanded this year – Edghill The initiative that saw small community contractors last year undertake over $20 billion in concrete road works across the country, has been expanded as the Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) spends a significant sum of the $53 billion allocated this year for miscellaneous roads, on small contracts. The article Concrete road works for small contractors to be expanded this year – Edghill appeared first on Stabroek News.
Arakaka mother and son nabbed with over 280g of cannabis In a drug-related operation early Friday morning, members of the Guyana Police Force apprehended two individuals and confiscated 285.9 grammes of cannabis at a residence in Arakaka, Region One. The article Arakaka mother and son nabbed with over 280g of cannabis appeared first on Stabroek News.
How the Cost of Living is affecting people Part 99 Stabroek News spoke to members of the public in Pearl, East Bank Demerara about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them. The article How the Cost of Living is affecting people appeared first on Stabroek News.
Cops nab duo wanted for murder, rape Two men wanted by the police were apprehended on Saturday afternoon during an operation at Kairuni Backdam along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The article Cops nab duo wanted for murder, rape appeared first on Stabroek News.
Five Miles shop owner held with large quantity of ganja A routine police search at a business premises in Five Miles, Region One on October 26, 2024 led to the discovery of 494.7 grammes of cannabis. The article Five Miles shop owner held with large quantity of ganja appeared first on Stabroek News.
Embrace AI, technology for brighter future in education – Ali tells regional ministerial summit President Irfaan Ali is urging educators in the Caribbean not to be unduly apprehensive about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on traditional teaching methods, but to embrace its challenges and opportunities as a tool for progress and potential to revolutionise personalised learning. The article Embrace AI, technology for brighter future in education appeared first on Stabroek News.
GPA denounces SOCU’s threats to journalist The Guyana Press Association (GPA) said it is keeping a close eye on the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) posture regarding its members’ coverage of the ongoing criminal investigation against Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), especially since one journalist has been the recipient of threats of sedition and obstruction of justice charges. The article GPA denounces SOCU’s threats to journalist appeared first on Stabroek News.
UG lauds two women set to graduate with distinction As the University of Guyana (UG) gears up for its 2024 Convocation ceremonies, two women who embody perseverance are set to walk the graduation stage. The article UG lauds two women set to graduate with distinction appeared first on Stabroek News.