By News Source Guyana on February 18, 2020
News, Politics
The Guyana Public Service Union is now the official representative body for workers of the Guyana Revenue Authority. Today, the GPSU and the GRA signed the Agreement for Recognition and Avoidance and Settlement of Disputes. The signing of the agreement cemented the GPSU as the recognised union for the GRA workers. The GPSU is hoping […]
By News Source Guyana on February 18, 2020
Crime, News
A small group of relatives and some friends of late cyclist Jude Bentley picketed outside the Magistrates’ Court today calling for charges to be laid against former GDF Chief of Staff Gary Best. Bentley died on the spot two Saturdays ago when he was hit down by a vehicle that was being driven by Best […]
By News Source Guyana on February 18, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
Political newcomer and businessman, Robert Badal, who is heading the Change Guyana party into the upcoming elections, has blasted the manifesto plans of the major political parties. Mr. Badal, who launched his party’s manifesto two weeks ago used his weekly press conference today to call out the APNU+AFC coalition and the PPP for the promises […]
By News Source Guyana on February 17, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
The only son of late Presidents, Dr. Cheddi Jagan and Janet Jagan, joined the campaign trail on Saturday for the APNU+AFC. Well-known Dental Surgeon and political commentator, Dr. Cheddi “Joey” Jagan was in Lethem with the coalition on Saturday night encouraging citizens of Lethem and the rest of Guyana to throw their support behind the […]
By News Source Guyana on February 17, 2020
Elections, News
The People’s Progressive Patry returned to the Berbice region on Sunday with a rally at the Bath Settlement. It was one of the largest rallies hosted by the PPP since the campaign season started. In rallying his supporters, Presidential Candidate Irfaan Ali told residents of the agriculture community that a government under his watch will reduce […]
By News Source Guyana on February 17, 2020
News, Politics
The popular SACHI General and Variety Store on Regent Street was gutted by fire early this morning. The cause of the fire is unknown but quick action by the Guyana Fire Service contained the blaze to the one building in the busy Regent Street shopping district. The fire appeared to have started from inside the […]
By News Source Guyana on February 16, 2020
News, Politics
Before a large crowd at Durban Park, soca star Jumo Primo trampled his way to the 592 Soca Monarch Crown early on Sunday morning, making it the 4th time that he has won the competition. During his performance, Jumo appeared on stage in a wheelchair for “healing” as real-life Pastor and Gospel Singer Kester D, […]
By News Source Guyana on February 14, 2020
News
Republic Bank Guyana has found itself once again doing a lot of explaining about the accounts of some of its customers. After scores of customers bombarded social media to complain about unexplained deductions to their accounts, the bank has issued a statement explaining that the deductions are now being made for online and other […]
By News Source Guyana on February 14, 2020
Entertainment, News, Politics
As Guyana celebrates 50 years as a Republic, the Ministry of Natural Resources today launched its Mash Band for 2020. Under the theme “Guyana Rising, The Potential of Eco-Friendly Mining” the launch at the Sophia Exhibition Site, showcased the Ministry’s costumes that its revelers will be wearing on the road on Mashramani day. The Public […]
By News Source Guyana on February 14, 2020
Crime, News
After being on the run for the past year, a 47-year-old Stevedore resident accused of stabbing his girlfriend’s “male friend” to death has been caught and made his court appearance this morning. The man, Gary Blackman, is accused of stabbing Darren Edwards to death in December of 2018. According to the Police file, Blackman turned […]