Corentyne businessman shot dead during robbery

 Police in Berbice are investigating the shooting death of a Corentyne businessman who was killed in Port Mourant shop on Sunday evening. According to a police statement, the incident took place just after 7:30 last evening as 41-year-ild Rampersaud Shivcharran was in his shop. Two men who were both armed with handguns entered the premises […]

Commonwealth stands in Guyana’s corner over Venezuela’s latest claim

The Commonwealth group has declared its commitment to Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity following the latest decree by Venezuela’s President Nicholas Maduro, claiming Guyana’s oil rich territorial waters. In a statement from its United Kingdom Headquarters, the Commonwealth reminded that “we are an association of 53 member states worldwide accounting for one quarter of the United […]

Guyana Amazon Warriors lose again

The St Lucia Zouks kept their unbeaten record intact with an exhilarating victory over the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Hero Caribbean Premier League. It came down to the very last ball as an excellent Brad Hodge innings was not enough to see the Amazon Warriors home. Once again the Zouks fast bowlers starred on […]

Lisa Punch selected as new Miss Guyana World

New York based Guyanese singer, Lisa Punch will be representing Guyana at this year’s Miss World Pageant in Sanya, China. Punch who is better known on the local stage for her singing voice rather than for her catwalk moves, was selected at a glitzy special invitees only “Coronation” event at the Guyana Marriott Hotel on […]

Anti Money Laundering Amendment Bill Passed

Kurt Campbell reports… The Guyana Government has strengthened its capacity to fight money laundering and terrorism financing with a swift passage of the controversial Anti Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (Amendment) Bill on Friday night . The passage of the Bill was not met with any resistance in the House as the […]

Sharma Solomon will not be returned as Region 10 Chairman; Amna Ally confirms his name not extracted to sit on Regional Council

Chairman of Region 10, Sharma Solomon is not among the names that have been extracted by the APNU+AFC coalition, from its list of candidates to serve on the Regional Democratic Council for the Region. Government’s Chief Whip and Minister of Social Cohesion, Amna Ally made the confirmation on Friday during an interview with News Source. The […]

Finance Minister tells Parliament that the Government will not be moved by “hot air” over forensic audits

Finance Minister Winston Jordan delivered his maiden address to the National Assembly on Friday and promised to put up a stronger fight against poverty, while ensuring Guyana is better positioned on the world market. Jordan assured that Guyanese can look forward to greater financial accountability from the new APNU+AFC government since he believes there is a […]

Police completes probe into vehicle transfer scam; DPP to offer advice

Police investigators have completed their probe into the alleged fraudulent transfer of government vehicles to former Public Service Minister Jennifer Westford, her spouse Gary Beaton and two other private citizens. Crime Chief, Wendell Blanhum told News Source today that the police had completed its work and the file has been forwarded to the Director of Public […]