By News Source Guyana on February 6, 2014
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Rawle Toney reports Vice President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Ivan Persaud on Wednesday, sent shock-waves through the local football fraternity, with his bold letter which asked Christopher Matthias to vacate his post as President with immediate effect. Persaud’s letter called Matthias a dictator and chastised him for his hosting of illegal meetings and […]
By News Source Guyana on February 6, 2014
Sports
Rawle Toney reports On April 12, 2013, Christopher Matthias became only the second President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) over the last 20 years; taking over a country’s football that was in turmoil. His ascension from General Secretary of the Georgetown Football Association (GFA), to the highest seat of the sport’s local governing body […]
By News Source Guyana on February 6, 2014
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The Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Brigadier Mark Phillips has indicated that he is very upbeat about the development of the GDF. Brigadier Phillips is heartened with the response of over 800 youths who have indicated that they want to build a career in the Guyana Defence Force. The GDF has announced […]
By News Source Guyana on February 6, 2014
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Faced with a growing crime problem in the country, the Guyana Police Force on Thursday announced that 27 of its ranks have commenced training to become part of the SWAT unit. Training should be completed within the next four months and the special tactical unit should go into full operation by June of this year. […]
By News Source Guyana on February 5, 2014
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Opposition Party, the People’s National Congress Reform wants the governing People’s Progressive Party and its General Secretary to drop the “slander” and deal with the narco trafficking problem facing Guyana and other crime problems. In a Wednesday afternoon statement, Congress Place fired off at recent statements by PPP General Secretary and Home Affairs Minister Clement […]
By News Source Guyana on February 5, 2014
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The Guyana Post Office Corporation is denying charges leveled against the organisation by the Guyana Water Incorporated, that it is responsible for many customers not receiving their water bills on time because of the bills being misplaced by the post office. Post Master General Henry Dundas on Wednesday told News Source that he is very […]
By News Source Guyana on February 5, 2014
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As Police Commissioner Leroy Brumell gets ready to leave office in a few months, President Donald Ramotar has indicated that he is still to decide on who will take over the charge of the Guyana Police Force when Brumell leaves. At a recent press conference, the President said he has not narrowed down the field […]
By News Source Guyana on February 5, 2014
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22-year-old Guyana Defence Force woman soldier, Abiola Jacobs of Agricola appeared in court on Wednesday and was charged with the murder of 55-year-old Donna Taylor. She was not required to enter a plea to the indictable charge but remained very quiet throughout her court appearance. She was remanded to prison and will make her next […]
By News Source Guyana on February 4, 2014
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The Guyana Police Force has indicated that it is seeking two persons in connection with the gunning down murder of well-known Guyanese designer Trevor Rose. Deputy Police Commissioner Seelal Persaud has confirmed that two men are being sought for questioning in the case, however, he did not release the names of the two men or […]
By News Source Guyana on February 4, 2014
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Studies have shown that cancer is among the leading causes of death around the world, and will result in approximately 84 million dying of this ailment between 2005 and 2015 if interventions are not put in place to fight this deadly disease. Guyana has joined with the rest of the world to observe World Cancer […]