By News Source Guyana on September 2, 2015
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In the face of a pending court battle, the government has been forced to put on paper its reasons for dismissing the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), Rajendra Singh. Singh, through his Attorney Ashton Chase, has written to the government threatening legal action. In the letter dated August 19, […]
By News Source Guyana on September 2, 2015
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Police investigators and officials from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission are investigating yet another mining tragedy. The lifeless body of 35-year-old gold miner, Sherwyn Henry was pulled from a mining pit at Tiger Creek today, more than 18 hours after he was buried alive. The mining pit that Henry was working in, collapsed and completely […]
By News Source Guyana on September 2, 2015
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The woman who went missing during a Kaieteur Falls tour on Tuesday has been identified as Gyaneshwarie Sivinand. In the above photograph obtained by News Source, the environmentalist could be seen putting on a shirt over her blouse as she chatted with another visitor to the area. The woman, who is believed to be 40-years-old, was discovered […]
By News Source Guyana on September 2, 2015
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The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) on Wednesday broke its silence and unveiled major rebranding efforts that have been ongoing quietly over the last few months, offshore Guyana. The company has not only unveiled a new logo but has put forward a new commitment to “do more” to improve its service delivery and customer […]
By News Source Guyana on September 2, 2015
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Residents of Leopold Street, Georgetown woke up this morning to find police investigators lining the street as they began a murder investigation. Residents were told that one of their neighbours had been stabbed to death during the night. Police identified the murdered man as Deon Macy. His lifeless body was discovered just after sunrise in the shack […]
By News Source Guyana on September 2, 2015
News, Politics
Amerindian Heritage Month has now been re-designated ‘Indigenous Heritage Month”. President David Granger made the announcement about the change on Tuesday evening as he launched Heritage Month at the Sophia Exhibition Complex. “We are pleased to be associated with Indigenous Heritage Month, which is dedicated to events and observances to highlight aspects of Indigenous life […]
By News Source Guyana on September 1, 2015
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A massive search and rescue operation has been initiated after a female tourist disappeared from her tour group during a visit to the Kaieteur Falls. The woman was part of an Air Services tour group to the Kaieteur Falls on Tuesday afternoon. She was discovered missing as the group came together for the departure from […]
By News Source Guyana on September 1, 2015
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The Guyana Press Association has issued a warning to the new government not to repeat the mistakes of the past government when it comes to the rights of media workers and press freedom in Guyana. In a statement on Tuesday, the Guyana Press Association (GPA) said it has noted with concern, the recent reports of […]
By News Source Guyana on September 1, 2015
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Police investigators have seized a luxury Lexus vehicle with fake license plates and they have launched an immediate investigation into the discovery. Police ‘A’ Division Commander Clifton Hicken told media operatives on Tuesday that the police received information which suggested that the Lexus vehicle was carrying a false number plate. He said when checks were carried […]
By News Source Guyana on September 1, 2015
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As auditors intensify their investigations at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), the institution’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michael Khan has been asked to proceed on 48 days leave. Khan’s removal from the daily operations of the hospital was confirmed by Public Health Minister Dr. George Norton. Dr. Norton said Khan was sent on the involuntary […]