Politics

Free laser treatment for removal of kidney stones now available at Georgetown Hospital

The Georgetown Public Hospital has announced that patients suffering from kidney stones can now have those stones removed through laser treatment rather than conventional surgery. The hospital through the Ministry of Health has procured a laser lithotripter at a cost of more than $25 million. According to the hospital, using laser lithotripsy offers a completely […]

Murdered Linden teacher sustained 30 stab wounds

A post-mortem examination conducted on the body of Linden teacher Kelly Charlotte found that she was stabbed 30 times to her body, listing her cause of death as multiple stab wounds. Charlotte was stabbed to death by her boyfriend Leston Baynes who was found hanging in an abandoned house two days after the murder. The […]

Several groups and Opposition MPs dispatch report to US Vice President documenting “racism and discrimination” in Guyana; PM Phillips fires back at claims

A number of non-governmental organisations in Guyana and the US along with some Opposition Members of Parliament have signed onto a letter which has been sent to US Vice President Kamala Harris, documenting what they call the “untenable crisis of racism and discrimination in Guyana”. The letter and a statement signed by retired military officer […]

Charrandas Persaud still functioning as High Commissioner in India; President says recall process has started

One month after the President announced the agreement for Charandass Persaud to no longer serve as Guyana’s High Commissioner to India and return home, Persaud continues to serve in the position. The Alliance For Change (AFC) today said that it has confirmed that Charandass Persaud is still functioning as Guyana’s High Commissioner to India despite […]

High Court adjourns case for appointment of substantive Chancellor and Chief Justice following AG’s request; Matter to continue in January

Justice Damone Younge has adjourned the case brought by APNU+AFC Member of Parliament, Vinceroy Jordan over the delays in the appointment of the Chancellor and Chief Justice to January 11, 2023. The adjournment followed a request from the Attorney General. In a letter to Justice Damone Younge’s Registrar, Solicitor General Nigel Hawke explained that the […]

Decomposing body of missing Land Surveyor found

The decomposing body of land surveyor Germaine LaRose was discovered in the Mazaruni River in the Imbaimadai area. Police Commander for Region Seven, Dion Moore confirmed the discovery and told News Source that LaRose’s wife will be traveling to the area on Thursday to positively identify the remains. The Police said the man’s body was […]

ExxonMobil signs on as premier sponsor for International Energy Conference 2023

The International Energy Conference and Expo Guyana 2023 has announced that ExxonMobil Guyana will be its premier sponsor. President of ExxonMobil Guyana, Alistair Routledge in a statement said the theme for the Energy Conference and Expo – ‘Harnessing Energy for Development’ – is aligned with the company’s commitment to sustainably produce energy in a manner […]

APNU believes in coalition politics but will not beg any party to stay in coalition -says Norton

Chairman of the APNU, Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton today said that although the APNU believes in coalition politics, it has no intention of begging the Alliance For Change (AFC) to remain within the coalition. “We continue to believe in coalition. We will work with coalition partners. We continue to work with the WPA. We’ll continue […]