By News Source Guyana on July 22, 2017
News, Politics
The Georgetown Hospital’s Board has completed its probe into the nearly $632 million emergency procurement of drugs and has found grave recklessness in the handling of the matter by the former Acting Chief Executive Officer. In a statement on the probe, the Board also found that the Health Minister never gave instructions to GPHC officials to […]
By News Source Guyana on July 21, 2017
News
The manhunt for the four remaining prison escapees continues with the police reporting exceptional cooperation from the public, Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud has reported. Persaud said according to intelligence, that the police has received, the four escapees are all separated and hiding out individually. He said intelligence led operations yesterday led them to Linden where […]
By News Source Guyana on July 21, 2017
News, Politics
More than one hundred (100) Guyanese businesses have signed up with ExxonMobil’s local Business Centre to access opportunities in the oil and gas industry. In an interview, Exxon’s Public and Government Director, Kimberly Brasington, said the company has compiled a database of local businesses interested in opportunities available in the oil and gas industry. “Back […]
By News Source Guyana on July 21, 2017
News, Politics
Remedial works to the more than $728M Kato Secondary School (Region 8) have been completed with a certificate of practical completion expected to be issued tomorrow to the contractor. After completion, the school was toured by a Ministerial Task Force which comprised officials from the Ministries of Education, Public Infrastructure, and Indigenous Affairs. Among the […]
By News Source Guyana on July 21, 2017
Caribbean & International
Uruguay has become the first country in the world to legally sell marijuana for recreational use. Sixteen pharmacies started dispensing marijuana on Wednesday, Almost 5,000 people have signed up to a national registry to be able to buy marijuana legally. They will be able to buy up to 10g (0.35oz) a week and no more […]
By News Source Guyana on July 21, 2017
Caribbean & International
(BBC) A Brazilian judge has ordered assets belonging to the country’s former President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, to be frozen following his conviction for corruption. Judge Sergio Moro said nearly $200,000 found in Lula’s bank accounts would be blocked. Flats, land and cars owned by Lula are also covered by the order. Lula denies […]
By News Source Guyana on July 21, 2017
Caribbean & International, News
(BBC) Millions of Venezuelans have joined a general strike called by the opposition as pressure mounts on President Nicolás Maduro to cancel elections for a new constituent assembly. Clashes between police and protesters killed at least three people. More than 300 others were reportedly arrested. Mr Maduro said the strike was minimal and that its […]
By News Source Guyana on July 20, 2017
Crime, News
The U.S. Embassy has issued a warning to businesses about a scam taking place that is using the Embassy’s name and logo. In a statement on its website, the embassy said it has been made aware of an ongoing tender scam fraudulently using the Embassy’s name and logos to target businesses for the provision of […]
By News Source Guyana on July 20, 2017
Crime, News
Just days after the GDF Coast Guard intercepted a vessel in the Pomeroon river with over 200 pounds of Cocaine, two men have been charged for cocaine possession for the purpose of trafficking. 45-year-old, John DaSilva called Martin of Grant Strong Hope,Pomeroon River and 34-Year-old Kevin Gordon of Jib Housing Scheme, Essequibo, stood before Chief […]
By News Source Guyana on July 20, 2017
News, Politics
Minister of Public Service, Dr. Rupert Roopnarine has decided to recall his resignation from government and continue to serve the coalition government as a cabinet Minister. His decision was announced today by Minister of State Joe Harmon. According to the Minister of State, Dr. Roopnarine met yesterday with the President in his company and the […]