By News Source Guyana on December 9, 2020
News, Politics
After being in the Government’s “protective custody” for three weeks, 26 Haitian nationals including children were released on Wednesday night and dumped in front of the city hotel where some of them were staying before being held. The owner of the Hotel was shocked by the appearance of the Haitian nationals at his hotel and […]
By News Source Guyana on December 9, 2020
Crime, News
Three months after two serving members of the Guyana Police Force were charged for murder over the shooting death of Festival City resident, Cecil Sampat, the Director of Public Prosecutions has withdrawn the murder charges. The DPP reviewed the file against the two policemen, Corporal Godwin Thomas and Constable Troy Munroe. A decision has been […]
By News Source Guyana on December 9, 2020
News
Two Lindeners who encouraged their alleged victims “to bring two people and $21,500” have now found themselves before the Court facing fraud charges in relation to a “blessings circle” financial investment. 41-year-old minibus driver, Dwayne Charles aka Uncle from Central Amelia Ward and 48-year-old accountant, Claire Joseph from the same area appeared before Magistrate Wanda […]
By News Source Guyana on December 9, 2020
News
The Ministry of Health has activated a National Vaccination Task Force to prepare for the eventual acquisition and distribution of the coronavirus vaccines. The move comes as the UK continues its administering of the vaccine and the United States is preparing to move in the similar direction. Guyana is among 92 countries that will be […]
By News Source Guyana on December 9, 2020
News
Police investigators in Berbice have arrested a 28-year-old Corentyne man after a search of his home unearthed an unlicensed 9mm pistol with live rounds and three camouflage outfits. The Police also found five cellphones and two grey hoodies in the house. The search was conducted early this morning after the Police received information about the […]
By News Source Guyana on December 8, 2020
News, Politics
Almost a week since she was last seen, a family in Linden is pleading for help in locating their 16-year-old daughter. The student of the Linden Foundation Secondary School was last seen on Wednesday 2nd December at her Rainbow City home in Linden. The girl’s mother, Nichelle Fable told News Source that she left her […]
By News Source Guyana on December 8, 2020
Crime, News
Two boys, ages 15-years-old and 18-years-old were today charged with the rape of a 7-year-old girl. The incident occurred in the town of Bartica. The two teens appeared in Court today and were not required to enter a plea to the indictable charge. The two were arrested after the Police launched an investigation into the […]
By News Source Guyana on December 8, 2020
News, Politics
Former Director of Medical Services at the Georgetown Hospital and current Director of the Yesu Persaud Clinical Education Center, Dr. Madan Rambarran has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. The announcement was made today by the Ministry of Health. The other members of the board are Chartered Accountant, Harryram […]
By News Source Guyana on December 8, 2020
News, Politics
Longtime career diplomat and former Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Elisabeth Harper has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry, replacing Ambassador Audrey Waddle. Waddle is expected to stay on at the Ministry but in a new role. That new role is still to be determined. Last December, […]
By News Source Guyana on December 8, 2020
News, Politics
US Carrier, Jet Blue Airlines will officially make its entry into the Guyana market from this Friday. The airline will launch its Guyana service with a non-stop flight from New York using its A321 aircraft. The carrier will initially begin its service to the Guyana market with four flights per week. Minister of Public Works […]