By News Source Guyana on August 5, 2024
Elections, News, Politics
The Alliance For Change (AFC) is demanding a “comprehensive” update from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on measures being implemented to improve the country’s electoral system. The 2020 elections spanned a period of five months from polling day to the final results being released, with the major parties claiming electoral fraud. At a recent press […]
By News Source Guyana on August 5, 2024
Crime, News
A 70-year-old man from Norton Street, Lodge narrowly escaped an execution attempt at his home. According to the man, Raymond Knipe, who works as an electrician, just after he parked his mini-bus in his yard at around 9:15 on Saturday night, he noticed a man dressed in dark colored clothes walking towards him. The […]
By News Source Guyana on August 5, 2024
News, Politics
Even with citizens complaining almost daily about the steep rise in the cost of living, President Irfaan Ali has indicated that the impact of the cost of living on citizens has been cushioned by his government’s deliberate policies and measures. During a live Facebook presentation on Friday night, the President said the steep rise in […]
By News Source Guyana on August 5, 2024
News, Politics
President Irfaan Ali administered the oath of office today to three members to serve on the Public Service Appellate Tribunal, which will be Chaired by retired Justice B.S Roy. The other two members of the Commission are former Permanent Secretary, Hydar Ali and Attorney, Abiola Wong-Inniss, who was recommended by the Public Service Union. The […]
By News Source Guyana on August 5, 2024
News, Politics
Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul, has called for a full overhaul of the country’s public procurement system, in order to stop widespread procurement corruption, which he said currently exists. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has been speaking on the issue and has promised a crackdown of corruption in government. In a statement over the weekend, […]
By News Source Guyana on August 5, 2024
News, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Phillips believes Guyanese are experiencing a better standard of living today than they were four years ago, and he has said that is due to the policies of the governing People’s Progressive Party. The PPP is celebrating four years in office, and according to the Prime Minister, when the government took office […]
By News Source Guyana on August 4, 2024
Finance, News, Opinions
By Rennie Parris Today, we’re going to explore how to craft a winning business plan. A solid business plan is your roadmap to success, outlining your strategy and the steps you need to grow your business. Let’s dive in, using Guyanese case studies to illustrate each part. Why a Business Plan Matters A business plan […]
By News Source Guyana on August 4, 2024
News, Politics
The Ministry of Natural Resources is once again warning against illegal gold mining activities taking place in the country. In a statement, the Ministry said illegal mining activities will not be tolerated. It issued a call on all miners to follow the prescribed process to legitimize their operations, adding that those who are engaging in […]
By News Source Guyana on August 2, 2024
News, Politics
Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton today claimed that the government is actively trying to get a Magistrate of its choice to oversee the current Elections Fraud Trial. He said the President Ali administration has since launched a vicious attack on the current process unfolding in the Magistrates’ Court. During a press conference today, Norton said the […]
By News Source Guyana on August 2, 2024
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes today rapped the Government over attacks on the Judiciary for decisions handed down in the local courts. At a press conference at the AFC’s Headquarters,Mr. Hughes said the alarming trend has seen both the Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo and Attorney General Anil Nandlall unleashing attacks on […]