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A number of communities across Linden woke up to floodwaters this morning after heavy rains over the past two days saw drains and creeks overflowing their banks. In areas like Kara Kara, Rainbow City and Retrieve on the Mackenzie shore, water from the overflowing Kara Kara creek rushed into homes, leaving a number of persons […]
By Svetlana Marshall Residents of Mocha Arcadia and surrounding communities on the East Bank of Demerara did not hold back on voicing their concerns this morning when they met with visiting US Congressman, Johnathan Jackson. Many of them highlighted issues of racial discrimination, victimization, injustice in the housing sector, underdevelopment and inhumane treatment meted to […]
Two men are nursing serious stab injuries after they rushed to the aid of a woman who was being beaten by her boyfriend on Saturday night. A Police report stated that Leroy Goriah and Alonzo McLean, both of Albouystown, were having drinks at a local bar in La Penitence, when they observed 34-year-old Jason Lespoir […]
Visiting US Congressman, Jonathan Jackson, met and held talks yesterday with Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton and a team from the Opposition. News Source understands that a number of key issues were raised during the discussions, including the need for more equitable distribution of oil resources and government contracts, the plight facing teachers and other public […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources has announced that Guyana’s plan to achieve global standards of sustainable forest management has been recognised internationally now that Guyanese timber and timber products certified under the local standard will now bear the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification International labels and trademarks. The Ministry said all forest management […]
At the national flag raising ceremony, which was held in the mining town of Linden on Saturday night, President Irfaan Ali recommitted himself and his government to building a more “resilient” Guyana that will work to deliver on the dreams and aspirations of its citizens. In a 45-minute speech that reflected budget-like details of the […]
Addressing over 1,700 graduates from the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) programme on Friday, President Irfaan Ali noted that Guyana’s economy is further bolstered through their achievements, and stressed that their qualifications should foster greater wisdom and a desire to make valuable contributions to Guyanese society. “We know that with your accomplishment we are […]
Acting Chief Justice Roxane George has dismissed a challenge filed by former Chief Elections Officer (CEO), Keith Lowenfield and his former Deputy, Roxane Myers over a perceived breach of their constitutional right to a fair trial. Through their attorneys, Lowenfield and Myers, who are currently facing a number of electoral related fraud charges, had […]
The Government of Guyana has announced that Democratic US Congressman, Jonathan Jackson of Illinois is scheduled to visit Guyana from the 25th to 28th May 2024, at the invitation of President Irfaan Ali. In a statement, the Government said the Congressman’s visit is one of several visits of high-ranking US officials to Guyana in recent […]
The Guyana Police Force today said based on the legal advice of its own Legal Advisor, Attorney Mandel Moore, there is insufficient evidence to charge former Government Minister Nigel Dharamlall in relation to rape and sexual assault allegations that were filed against him recently by a former employee of the Ministry of Local Government. In […]
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