Opposition Leader roasts Government and GRA over DDL tax settlement

Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo, is strongly criticizing the move by the Guyana Revenue Authority to settle a multi billion tax case with the Demerara Distillers Limited. In a statement on Saturday evening, Mr. Jagdeo registered his condemnation of what he called “the scandalous out of court settlement”. Last week, Demerara Distillers Limited announced […]

NCN Chairman confirms hiring of PR Consultant for CEO job

The state-owned National Communications Network (NCN) on Friday confirmed the appointment of Public Relations, Lennox Cornette, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The announcement came in the form of a press statement through the private, Guyenterprise Advertising Agency. Cornette will replace Molly Hassan and he will take up his position from May 1, 2016. […]

President meets UGSS delegation on concerns of students at UG

President David Granger, today, dealt with some matters raised by the executive members of the University of Guyana Students’ Society (UGSS) and pledged to continue to address students’ ongoing concerns, during a meeting at the Ministry of the Presidency. “By the time the next academic year starts most of these problems will be dealt with. […]

Suspected bandit arrested after gas station robbery

There was a brief exchange of gunfire along the East Bank Corridor early this morning as Police gave chase behind bandits who had pounced on a female Pump Attendant at the McDoom Gas Station. ‘A’ Division Commander, Senior Superintendent Clifton Hicken told News Source that around 2:30am, four armed men went to the Gas Station […]

State Minister issues public statements on recent controversies

Statement by Minister of State, Hon. Joseph Harmon on the appointment of Brian Tiwarie as Advisor Georgetown, Guyana – (April 14, 2016) After the General and Regional Elections of 2015, many persons, who indicated their deep interest in assisting the Government and fulfilling its campaign promises were appointed to various positions. Some of those persons […]