By News Source Guyana on May 18, 2022
News, Politics
The Leader of the Opposition has received the curriculum vitae for several of the persons who have been nominated to serve on various constitutional commissions. The CVs were requested by the Opposition Leader last week during his first meeting with the President on the Constitutional appointments. But even with the stage being set for the […]
By News Source Guyana on May 18, 2022
News, Politics
Guyanese citizens who are still living in Guyana and were unable to complete their secondary education or attained less than four subjects at the CSEC level are now being given a second chance to get themselves more qualified for the world of work or university life. The Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, today announced the […]
By News Source Guyana on May 18, 2022
News, Politics
One day after President Irfaan Ali and Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley held talks on areas of cooperation between the two CARICOM states, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry has registered its opposition to Guyana entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Trinidad and Tobago to cover areas of cooperation. The […]
By News Source Guyana on May 18, 2022
Crime, News, Politics
Almost one month after female Supernumenary Constable Shawnette Bollers filed a private criminal charge against Attorney Nirvan Singh, accusing him of unlawfully exciting and attempting to excite racial hostility and ill will towards her, the Director of Public Prosecutions has discontinued the charge. At his first appearance to answer the charge in April, the Attorney […]
By News Source Guyana on May 17, 2022
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
After initially backing the incumbent Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland of Dominica for a second term as Secretary-General, the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is now allowing member states to vote for a candidate of their choice. CARICOM’s new position followed the entry of the Jamaican Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson in the race for the top Commonwealth […]
By News Source Guyana on May 17, 2022
News, Politics
President Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Keith Rowley met and held bilateral talks this afternoon at State House, moments after the Prime Minister arrived in Guyana ahead of the Regional Agriculture Forum and Exhibition which opens on Thursday. According to a statement from Prime Minister Rowley’s team, the two leaders […]
By News Source Guyana on May 17, 2022
News, Politics
The Government has tabled the Industrial Hemp Bill, which was read for the first time this morning by Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha. Once passed, the legislation will provide for the cultivation and manufacturing of industrial hemp and hemp-related products in Guyana. However, the Government maintains that the cultivation of hemp will be done in an […]
By News Source Guyana on May 17, 2022
News, Politics
The Opposition APNU+AFC today called on the government to return to the table and start fresh broad-based consultation on the reform of the country’s electoral laws. According to the Opposition, the Government must face the reality that the nation has rejected both its amendments to the Representation of the People’s Act and its public consultations […]
By News Source Guyana on May 17, 2022
News, Politics
Six months after a fire gutted the section of the Police headquarters that housed its Office of Professional Responsibility, the Guyana Fire Service is still to release the findings of its investigations, although the probe was completed months ago. On Monday, as the Acting Fire Chief Gregory Wickham was overlooking the Fire Service dousing another […]
By News Source Guyana on May 17, 2022
News, Politics
Leader of the Opposition Aubrey Norton wants to see the government put together a more holistic relief plan that will cater to all citizens and cushion the effects of the rising cost of living in the country. During a press conference this morning, Mr. Norton said there is a need for a better relief package […]