By News Source Guyana on April 20, 2015
Elections
The Guyana Police Force has issued a call on members of the public to be tolerant of the political activities that are taking place at this time which are part of Guyana’s democratic process. The Police Force is also urging citizens to refrain from interfering with persons who may be of other political persuasions. The […]
By News Source Guyana on April 20, 2015
Elections, News, Politics
As the May 11 date approaches for national and regional elections, the Guyana Elections Commission has announced that the Official List of Electors will be published nationally on April 28. That announcement was made during a meeting between the Elections Commission and representatives of A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance For Change coalition last […]
By News Source Guyana on April 20, 2015
News
Accused drug dealer Barry Dataram, his 19-year-old reputed wife and two other men were remanded to prison on Monday afternoon after they were all charged for drug possession and drug trafficking in connection with the over 285 pounds of cocaine that was found in a Diamond, East Bank Demerara house last Thursday. The four persons […]
By News Source Guyana on April 20, 2015
News, Politics
Following concerns expressed by some staff members and hundreds of persons on social media, Republic Bank Guyana has decided to reissue a circular to its staff in an effort to clarify its position on their political postings on their private social media pages. Some staff members complained that the bank was attempting to keep them […]
By News Source Guyana on April 20, 2015
Elections, News, Politics
Presidential Candidate of A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance For Change coalition, David Granger believes times are changing in Guyana and the lights have changed from red to green and gold as elections day approaches. On Sunday, Mr. Granger and his running mate, Moses Nagamootoo, met with scores of Guyanese at a fundraising evening […]
By News Source Guyana on April 20, 2015
News, Politics
Former President Bharrat Jagdeo refused to appear at the Whim Magistrates Court on Monday morning to answer a criminal charge filed against him for allegedly making racially divisive statements publicly. Instead, a battery of lawyers turned up in the courthouse to represent the former President. The private criminal charge was filed by Attorney-at-Law and Chartered […]
By News Source Guyana on April 20, 2015
Elections, News
President Donald Ramotar and his People’s Progressive Party travelled to the heartland of the Guyana sugar industry on Sunday and rolled out new promises for the problem prone industry. At the PPP Civic’s rally at Albion, Berbice, Mr, Ramotar said once he is re-elected to office, he will ensure his government makes a whopping $20 […]
By News Source Guyana on April 20, 2015
News
An 18-year-old young woman was stabbed to death early Sunday morning during a confrontation with her boyfriend at an event in in B Field Sophia. Police have identified the dead girl as Alicia Mcpherson of C field Sophia. The incident reportedly took place just after 3 o clock on Sunday morning. The suspect has been identified […]
By News Source Guyana on April 19, 2015
Elections, News
The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic on Sunday said it will not allow its Prime Ministerial Candidate, Elisabeth Harper to take part in any debate against the Prime Ministerial Candidate of the APNU+AFC coalition, Moses Nagamootoo. In a statement, the governing party said any such debate would be “inappropriate” since Nagamootoo has been critical of Harper […]
By News Source Guyana on April 19, 2015
Elections, News
Paraphrasing a recent statement by U.S President Barack Obama on relations with Cuba that “what happened over 50 years ago is not relevant to him because he was a kid in short pants”, the only son of late Presidents Dr. Cheddi and Janet Jagan, Dr Cheddi “Joey” Jagan believes the youths of Guyana need to […]