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After going their separate ways on labour day for a number of years, the two main trade union bodies and the smaller unions that fall under their umbrella, came together in a unified Labour Day march and rally on Sunday. Walking alongside government ministers, trade union officials representing the Guyana Trade Union Congress and the Federation […]
A security guard who ended his duty at the Ramada Princess Casino just three hours before the business place was stormed by gunmen, has been arrested by the Police as they continue their probe into the early Friday morning robbery. Police investigators believe that the security officer was the mastermind of the robbery and may […]
First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, has encouraged donors and well-wishers of the Step by Step Foundation to continue to support the initiatives to build a new school for children affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) even as $685,000 has been raised during activities held to mark Autism Month. The First Lady made this appeal in […]
President David Granger, on Thursday, presented medals to 120 servicemen of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) at a Medal Presentation Parade, held at the D’urban Park. Braving the heavy rainfall, President Granger presented 60 members of the GDF with the Military Efficiency Medal and the Border Defence Medal, while […]
Local telephone company, GTT has announced that customers will soon enjoy a new and exciting experience with the roll out of GTT’s 4G service giving them the opportunity to do More with faster speeds. “Finally, we will bring you 4G. I know that you’ve waited a long time and I am as happy as you […]
The new Board of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) held its first press conference on Friday and said it was preparing to challenge radio licences issued by Former President Bharrat Jagdeo even as objections were raised to the ownership of broadcasting licences by political parties. GNBA Chairman Leonard Craig, told reporters that the Board […]
As the debate continues regarding political interference in the state media, President David Granger made it clear on Friday that he is not supportive of this kind of behavior. Mr. Granger said his government is committed to the promotion of media professionalism, both in the state and private media. “My administration would not undermine the […]
At least five persons, including a police officer, were shot and injured when bandits stormed the Casino at the Ramada Princess Hotel in the wee hours of Friday morning. A’ Division Commander Clifton Hicken told News Source that the police were able to apprehend one of the four gunmen. The men invaded the Casino around […]
The Fort Wellington High School Relay team currently in Pennsylvania, USA for the coveted Penn State Relay Festival is settling in. The team’s appearance was in doubt up until Social Activist Mark Benschop rallied a number of companies behind the team to help offset the costs. When News Source spoke to the team members and […]
A newly formed ‘Used Tyres Association’ is heading to Parliament with a petition to seek a reversal of a government decision to restrict the importation of used tyres in Guyana. Finance Minister Winston Jordan announced the move as a 2016 budget measure in support of government initiatives towards “greening” of the local economy and protection […]
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