By News Source Guyana on July 19, 2015
Opinions
The coming together of the people of Linden in 2012, should inspire the coming together of the people of Guyana at this defining moment. Yesterday 18th of July, we honoured the memory of Shemroy Bouyea, Allan Lewis and Ron Somerset and are comforted by their spirit which remains in our midst. This comfort is rooted […]
By News Source Guyana on July 19, 2015
News, Politics
Early morning showers could not deter members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) who gathered on today at the Monument of Fallen Heroes to honour 62 police officers who were killed on the firing line while carrying out their duties. The annual wreath laying ceremony was done by the widows, children and other family members of the […]
By News Source Guyana on July 19, 2015
News, Politics
While he still does not want to release the name of the man who is in custody for the murder of political activist Courtney Crum-Ewing, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum on Sunday morning disclosed that there is hard evidence linking the suspect to the execution style killing. He said he is confident that the evidence will […]
By News Source Guyana on July 18, 2015
News, Politics
Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud has disclosed that the execution of political activist Courtney Crum-Ewing is “back on the front burner” as new evidence has surfaced in the case. He said police investigators are currently pursuing new leads on the grounds that the murder may have been political motivated. “Yes! It is back on the front […]
By News Source Guyana on July 18, 2015
News
The main suspect in the stabbing and chopping death of vendor Janice Paul has been beaten to death by a group of vigilantes and now police investigators are trying to track down some of those persons. The dead man has been identified as Jerry Dalrymple. He was fingered in the brutal Wednesday night stabbing death […]
By News Source Guyana on July 18, 2015
Sports
The management of the Guyana Amazon Warriors Franchise has announced that ticket holders for Wednesday’s rained out game between Amazon Warriors and Jamaica Tallawahs who were unable to collect “exchange tickets” for Friday’s game between the Warriors and the St Lucia Zouks can obtain refunds. Ticket holders for that Wednesday’s game can present their ticket […]
By News Source Guyana on July 18, 2015
Sports
Providence, Guyana: A phenomenal bowling spell from Sunil Narine, for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, helped them to victory against the St Lucia Zouks in the Hero Caribbean Premier League. His four overs cost just six runs as he once again proved why he is the most sought after spinner in Twenty20 cricket. Having been set […]
By News Source Guyana on July 18, 2015
Caribbean & International, News
The heads of state from the Mercosur sub-regional bloc assembled in the capital of Brazil Friday for its 48th summit. They affirmed their support for the progressive direction that the bloc has taken in recent years and called for a model of regional integration that is aimed not just at improving trade, but also at improving the […]
By News Source Guyana on July 17, 2015
News
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced plans to dismantle the Berbice Anti Smuggling Squad (BASS). The Revenue Authority cited poor work by the unit and a drop in revenue collection over the last three years as reasons for the closure of the unit which was successful in making several big busts in the Region […]
By News Source Guyana on July 17, 2015
News, Politics
President David Granger, today urged the Mercosur countries to “help this small state” in the “defense of its sovereignty” and “territorial integrity”, alluding to the border controversy with Venezuela . Mr. Granger spoke today at the plenary of the biannual summit of the Mercosur and shortly after he did, the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, who […]