Archive for December 21st, 2023
Christmas Eve shopping limited by Sunday trading law
(CNS): Only those shops that are already exempted under the law will be allowed to open on Christmas Eve, the Department of Commerce has confirmed. Sunday trading is permitted this holiday weekend for all those businesses, such as tourist-related stores and small convenience shops, which are listed in the legislation. No exemptions have been made […]
MPs urge unity and kindness in Christmas messages
(CNS) Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart urged optimism and unity in his Christmas message to the country this week, a sentiment echoed by many other MPs who have posted festive videos on CIGTV’s YouTube channel. Deputy Premier André Ebanks asked people to spread some joy while acknowledging those facing difficulties. Meanwhile, Sir Alden McLaughlin, in his […]
Stretch of airport connector to open after long delay
(CNS): The National Roads Authority has announced that Phase 1 of the Airport Connector Road (ACR) will open on Friday. This first stretch of the road only extends from the Esterley Tibbetts Highway at the roundabout by the dump to the Water Authority Sewage Treatment Plant. The road was built by Dart after it won […]
One man shot in leg in latest incident of gun violence
(CNS): Police have recovered spent shell casings and are now investigating the latest street shooting, which took place in the early hours of Wednesday morning in Gresscott Lane, off School Road in central George Town. One man, who was shot in the leg, made his own way to the hospital, where he is undergoing treatment […]
