By News Source Guyana on March 17, 2016
News
Video surveillance of the March 3 unrest within the Camp Street Prison has been submitted to the Commission of Inquiry which is examining the incident. The submission of the video evidence was confirmed by Attorney Selwyn Pieters who is representing the interest of the prison and the police at the Commission of Inquiry. Mr. Pieters […]
By News Source Guyana on March 17, 2016
Caribbean & International, News
by Kurt Campbell The 23rd meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Caribbean Forum of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (CARIFORUM) got underway in Georgetown, Guyana on Thursday morning with calls for the re – examination of the region’s relationship with the European Union and the strengthening of coordination among members states. CARIFORUM Secretary […]
By News Source Guyana on March 17, 2016
Elections, News, Politics
While other political parties and groups contesting the Local Government Elections have embraced the Vote Like A Boss Campaign, the opposition, People’s Progressive Party continues to attack the get out the vote initiative. The PPP in a statement earlier this week, criticized the campaign as one that is supported by foreign interests and is geared […]
By News Source Guyana on March 16, 2016
Elections, News
The main and larger partner in the APNU+AFC coalition, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has announced that it has withdrawn all support from one of its Local Government candidates who has been accused of molesting a child. In a statement this afternoon, the party said it is firmly against all forms of abuse especially […]
By News Source Guyana on March 16, 2016
News, Politics
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo along with a Ministerial team met this afternoon with a Judicial Team, led by the Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Carl Singh, to discuss issues regarding the backlog of court cases and delayed trials. The meeting took place at the Court of Appeal building and is in keeping with President Granger’s […]
By News Source Guyana on March 16, 2016
Elections, News, Politics
Incoming and new Councillors of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council are being advised to ensure that they are familiar with the local government laws if they sincerely intend to serve with dignity. Outgoing Deputy Mayor Patricia Chase-Green, who is also a candidate in the upcoming Local Government Elections, believes that those persons seeking election […]
By News Source Guyana on March 16, 2016
News, Politics
Just one month after the 2016 National Budget was passed, Finance Minister, Winston Jordan has declared that it is already having a positive impact on the economy. The Finance Minister believes that the early presentation of the national budget may have aided in giving an early push for economic activities in the country. At a […]
By News Source Guyana on March 16, 2016
News
Prisoner Michael Lewis appeared before the Commission of Inquiry investigating the deadly Camp Street Prison unrest for a second time on Wednesday and claimed that he never saw any contraband within the prison during his almost three years of incarceration. Lewis was being cross-examined by Attorney Selywn Pieters, who is representing the interest of the […]
By News Source Guyana on March 16, 2016
News, Politics
The new road to be constructed linking the East Bank of Demerara to the East Coast of Demerara should be completed by the end of 2018. On Wednesday, the Government of Guyana signed a US$50 Million agreement with the Government of India through the Exim Bank of India. The loan will oversee the first phase of […]
By News Source Guyana on March 16, 2016
News
President David Granger has directed that an independent inquiry be conducted into the latest mining death that occurred on Tuesday. Major General (retired) Joseph Singh has been named as the person who will conduct the inquiry. The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has already commenced arrangements for the sessions which are expected to commence […]