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The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) used its 21st Biennial Delegates Conference on Wednesday to blast the previous People’s Progressive Party (PPP) government for its relegation of the public service but also to put the new APNU+AFC administration on notice that it will not countenance a situation where it mimics its predecessor, in its treatment […]
As the government’s one-month gun amnesty comes to a close today, Public Security Ministry Khemraj Ramjattan has made a final appeal for holders of illegal firearms and ammunition to surrender them to the police within the remaining hours. Speaking to News Source on Wednesday, Ramjattan said he is also considering an extension of the amnesty, […]
Police investigators are probing the gunning down murder of East Ruimveldt resident, Dexter Griffith. The man who is believed to be 36-years-old was shot dead last evening in front of a relative’s home where he was sitting. Investigators have said the murder appeared like an execution type killing. Persons who were close by said moments […]
Even as the Guyana Government is getting ready to dispatch new Diplomats to its missions overseas, President David Granger has laid out his expectation for the persons who will take up those posts as High Commissioners, Ambassadors and Consul Generals. Speaking to the media on Tuesday in New York, the President said this is the […]
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday afternoon delivered an address to the 70th United Nations General Assembly in New York but while he championed the need for peace across the world, he had little to say about the ongoing Guyana/Venezuela Border controversy. Brushing over the matter, Maduro extended appreciation to UN Secretary General, Ban Ki […]
Over 70 Guyanese nationals gathered outside the United Nations headquarters on Tuesday morning in support of President David Granger and his government’s position against the Venezuela’s claim to Guyana’s territory. Chanting the words of Dave Martin’s “Not a Blade of Grass”, the protesters made known their objections to Venezuela’s claim. Well known Guyanese designer Roger […]
by Gordon Moseley at UN Headquarters in New York In his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly, President David Granger called on the international body to do more than just monitor conflicts that affect small states like Guyana. He said the United Nations must act in the interest of those small states. “Guyana […]
The Commonwealth Ministerial Group on Guyana today reiterated the unequivocal and collective support of Commonwealth member governments for the maintenance and preservation of Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial borders, in accordance with the 1899 Arbitral Award, the upholding of the rule of international law, and the resolution of conflict and differences by peaceful means. The Group […]
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) on Monday called on the APNU+AFC administration to find jobs for the more than 80 employees who were fired at the privately owned, Toucan Call Centre. in Linden. The company reportedly shut down its operations without notice in August, leaving more than 80 persons jobless. General Secretary of the opposition […]
While Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has complained that the UN facilitated meeting with President David Granger was “tense and difficult”, the Guyanese President believes that progress has been made and Guyana will now forge ahead seeking a judicial settlement to the border controversy. At a press conference after the New York meeting, President Granger said […]
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