By News Source Guyana on September 4, 2024
News, Politics
The National Defence Institute was launched today as part of an effort by the Guyana Government to further protect Guyana’s national interest, while safeguarding the region against various threats. At the launching of the Defence Institute, President Irfaan Ali said the institute will be linked to the Regional Security System (RSS) and will serve as […]
By News Source Guyana on September 4, 2024
Crime, News
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has announced plans by the Government to update the country’s Cybercrime legislation with a new regulatory framework that will specifically cover social media. Appearing on his weekly television and social media programme, “Issues in the News”, the Attorney General said he has become tired of seeing citizens being harassed and slandered […]
By News Source Guyana on September 4, 2024
Crime, News
Security officials in Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago have launched an investigation into a bomb threat made against the Cheddi Jagan International Airport and regional carrier, Caribbean Airlines. The threat was received through a phone call at the Caribbean Airlines Customer Call Centre in Trinidad and Tobago, and the authorities have so far determined that […]
By News Source Guyana on September 3, 2024
News, Politics
President Irfaan Ali today charged the Law Reform Commission to prioritize immediate challenges facing the country, but to also explore new areas to provide legislative cover. The President today appointed Mr. Teni Housty, Ms. Clarissa Riehl and Ms. Deenawatie Panday to the Commission. The Three are joining the Commission’s Chairperson Emily Dodson and Lennox Shuman. […]
By News Source Guyana on September 3, 2024
Crime, News
Investigations into the 4.4 tonne cocaine find at Matthew’s Ridge in Region One are ongoing, with Guyana’s Customs Anti Narcotics Unit now receiving additional international support with the investigations. News Source has learnt that CANU has been in contact with its partners across the region and internationally as investigators are convinced that Guyana was just […]
By News Source Guyana on September 3, 2024
Crime, News
One year after a Rose Hall woman and her young son were brutally chopped to death inside their home, a suspect has finally been charged for the double murder. The Guyana Police Force announced today that 33-year-old Corentyne resident and security guard, Quincy Hooper has been charged for the August 23, 2023 murder of 30-year-old […]
By News Source Guyana on September 3, 2024
Education, News
The University of Guyana has welcomed more than 3,700 new students for the 2024-2025 academic year. It is the largest batch of new students in the University’s 61-year history according to Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. Paloma Mohammed. Among the new students at UG are three teenagers who exceeded expectations by acing the CXC examinations a […]
By News Source Guyana on September 3, 2024
Crime, News
Outlandish social media talk show host, Mikhail Rodrigues aka “Guyanese Critic” has been found guilty of contempt of Court and has been ordered to pay a fine of $100,000 within seven days or face three days in jail. Additionally, he has been ordered by the High Court to issue a public apology to the Court […]
By News Source Guyana on September 3, 2024
Business, Caribbean & International, News, Politics
The 2025 edition of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo was launched this morning with a plan to present Guyana as more than just an oil and gas country, but rather as a country that can facilitate growth in a number of other industries. Speaking at the launch, Chief Executive Officer of the […]
By News Source Guyana on September 2, 2024
Crime, News
On the heels of the massive 4.4 tonne cocaine find at Matthew’s Ridge in Region One, Guyana’s Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, has issued a stern warning to drug pushers and drug traffickers. “We will stay on this, And we want to warn those who are engaged in it to desist, because we will […]