By News Source Guyana on March 25, 2015
Politics
Just two weeks after he was gunned down and even as the Guyana Police Force is still to find his killers, political activist Courtney Crum-Ewing has been described as nothing more than a “nuisance value” by President Donald Ramotar. Speaking at a Berbice meeting over the weekend, President Ramotar distanced his administration from the activist’s […]
By News Source Guyana on March 24, 2015
Politics
More than 200 jobs will be created for persons living along the Essequibo Coast in the near future with the establishment of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology’s (IAST) $100M rice cereal factory. The rice cereal is branded ‘Morning Glory’. President Donald Ramotar has lauded the initiative and noted that this is a step in the […]
By News Source Guyana on March 24, 2015
News
A number of Guyanese Customs and other Border Control Officers are currently undergoing a three day capacity building programme that is expected to better enable them to not only protect Guyana’s natural resources but also equip them to combat international environment crime. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has partnered with the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) to train its […]
By News Source Guyana on March 24, 2015
News
The family of a 4-month-old baby who passed away last Wednesday, is blaming the Plaisance Health Centre for the child’s death and family members want a full investigation into what may have really killed “Baby Kevin”. Family members of 4-month-old Kevin Critchlow staged a protest outside the Plaisance Health Center on Monday, calling for a health […]
By News Source Guyana on March 24, 2015
News
APNU+AFC Presidential Candidate David Granger has raised questions about the size of the revised list of electors and he may already be convinced that the voters list is a “dirty list”. Speaking at a New York meeting with Guyanese over the weekend, Granger questioned how it is that the voters list has seen a jump in […]
By News Source Guyana on March 24, 2015
Elections
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Monday brushed aside accusations of being “sinister” and “undemocratic” and reinforced it’s disinterest to publicly vet workers for the May 11 elections. The governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP /C) said it was perturbed at the Commission’s unwillingness to subject all polling day staff to a public vetting process and […]
By News Source Guyana on March 23, 2015
Elections
The ruling People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) on Monday broke its silence and blasted critics who have condemned the party for purportedly straying away from the principles of its founder Leader, the late Dr. Cheddi Jagan. Party General Secretary Clement Rohee said the comments by some “born again diplomats” which seek to create impression that […]
By News Source Guyana on March 23, 2015
Elections, Politics
President Donald Ramotar is looking to work closer with the Christian community to ensure development across Guyana. The Christian community represents close to 60% of the country’s population. Speaking at the Good News Gospel Church crusade in Essequibo, on Saturday, the President said the family unit is one of several foundations on which the strength […]
By News Source Guyana on March 23, 2015
Elections
The Prime Ministerial Candidate of the APNU+AFC coalition, Moses Nagamootoo on Sunday, told members of the Guyanese community in Queens, New York that they must work along with the APNU and AFC to ensure that the recently formed coalition works for Guyana’s benefit. Nagamootoo spent just under 50 minutes addressing the packed auditorium at Naresa’s […]
By News Source Guyana on March 23, 2015
Elections
Speaking before hundreds of Guyanese nationals in Queens, New York on Sunday afternoon, Presidential Candidate for the APNU+AFC coalition, retired Brigadier David Granger declared that he is the President of the future and will not be one who will get stuck in the past. At the Town Hall style meeting, Granger was asked directly how […]