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Three weeks after two suspects were charged for discharging a loaded firearm at two police officers, a third suspect found himself in Court today and was charged with the same offense along with robbery under arms. 23-year-old, Carlton Bourne stood before Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman and was not required the enter a plea to the […]
A post mortem examination carried out on the body of the 3-year-old boy, who was stabbed to death by his mother, has found that he was stabbed to the heart and that was responsible for his death. The 26-year-old mother, who is currently pregnant, is to be arraigned this week on a murder charge. She […]
A West Demerara taxi driver who admitted in Court today that he was driving under the influence of alcohol when he slammed into a Presidential escort vehicle, was fined $67,500 and his driver’s license has been suspended for three months. The accident occurred on August 24 on the Houston Public Road. The Presidential escort vehicle […]
Teachers across the country officially started their strike action today as their union, the Guyana Teachers Union and the Ministry of Education continue to fail in their efforts to reach an agreement on the salary increases for teachers. Across the country today, teachers came out in their hundreds in mid-morning marches and picketing action. In […]
The Guyana Water Incorporated today received the official certificate from the Guyana National Bureau of Standards, showing that the water company has attained the Guyana Standard “GYS 170” for the operation of its laboratory. The certification, according to the GNBS, demonstrates that the GWI laboratory has implemented an effective system in its operation which guarantees […]
The President of the Guyana Teacher’s Union, Mark Lyte, today indicated that his union will be unable to meet with the Ministry of Education for the conciliation talks being hosted by the Labour Department as the two sides still cannot agree on salary increases for teachers. Mr. Lyte said said the GTU has its previously […]
Although schools are still closed for the August holidays, teachers across the country are set to officially begin their strike action from today, by staying away from those pre-opening activities and meetings for schools. On Tuesday, the Guyana Teachers Union and the Ministry of Education are expected to meet at the Department of Labour for […]
Police have arrested a 26-year-old woman from Foulis on the East Coast of Demerara after she stabbed her toddler to death on Saturday morning. The dead child was just three years old. His name has been given as Ramdeo Perneia. The mother’s name is Brenda Ferreira. The woman has reportedly told investigators that she dreamt […]
A man who was convicted on drug trafficking charges two years ago and was on bail pending the hearing of his appeal, is back behind bars this evening after he was charged and remanded to jail for the murder of his reputed wife. The accused, Jermaine Bristol, appeared in Court this afternoon and was not […]
The planned conciliation talks between the Guyana Teachers Union and the Ministry of Education did not take place today as expected, after the GTU stayed away from the meeting over late notice. GTU President Mark Lyte, told News Source this afternoon that his union was not informed in a timely manner about the meeting and […]
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