By News Source Guyana on March 12, 2025
Crime, News, Politics
Almost two years after he first appeared in Court, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Kurt Smith, has been cleared of the Misconduct in Public Office charges that were filed against him by the Special Organised Crime Unit. On Wednesday, Magistrate Fabayo Azore upheld the no-case submission by the Police Officer’s Attorney, Patrice Henry, and dismissed the […]
By News Source Guyana on March 12, 2025
Crime, News
Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken today encouraged Police ranks on patrol duty to call for back-up whenever they are faced with threats, and not wait until it is too late. Addressing Inspectors and Sergeants at their annual conference this morning, the Commissioner said failure to seek help when faced with a threat can put the […]
By News Source Guyana on March 12, 2025
News
With tensions growing between Guyana and Venezuela, Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn issued a warning today that there will be harsh consequences for any Guyanese or person residing in Guyana who pledges support for Venezuela’s planned elections for a Governor of Guyana’s Essequibo. Despite the International Court’s 2023 Order that Venezuela refrains from taking […]
By News Source Guyana on March 12, 2025
Business, News, Politics
by Svetlana Marshall Billionaire businessman, Nazar Mohamed, continues to express his frustration over the impact of the US sanctions on him, his son and their businesses and the Guyana Government’s recent moves not to renew a number of the family’s business licenses. Mr. Mohamed told News Source on Wednesday that the same Government that has […]
By News Source Guyana on March 12, 2025
Business, News, Politics
A legal challenge which was mounted against the Government over its handling of the country’s Natural Resources Fund (NRF) has been described as a “nuisance” by Attorney General, Senior Counsel Anil Nandlall. The Court action was filed by prominent Business Executive, Dr. Terrence Campbell. Campbell is a member of the NRF Investment Committee and he […]
By News Source Guyana on March 12, 2025
Elections, News, Politics
Boasting that Guyanese are now far better off than ever before, Attorney General Anil Nandlall believes that the current crop of potential candidates from the opposition parties for the upcoming elections will be no match for the People’s Progressive Party Civic, which he predicts will cruise to victory. With elections set to take place later […]
By News Source Guyana on March 11, 2025
News, Politics
The Guyana Police Force today reported that Seventy-five (75) Venezuelan nationals, including nine children, who were intercepted on Monday morning when they arrived by boat in the vicinity of the Abram Zuil Seawall on the Essequibo Coast, have been refused entry and deported. According to a statement from the Police, the Venezuelans arrived early on […]
By News Source Guyana on March 11, 2025
News
The Ministry of Public Works has indicated that individuals, agencies and companies seeking to have signs and advertisements painted along the seawall between Kingston and Ogle, must now seek and obtain the approval of the Sea and River Defence Board. In a notice published today, the Ministry said the signs and ads will have to […]
By News Source Guyana on March 11, 2025
News, Politics
By Svetlana Marshall Guyanese Business magnate, Nazar Mohamed, who was sanctioned last year by the US Government on claims of tax evasion and gold under-declaration, believes Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo is behind the demand of the Guyana Revenue Authority for the family to pay up more than $900 Million in additional taxes for luxury vehicles […]
By News Source Guyana on March 11, 2025
News, Politics
The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) believes that with almost half of Guyana’s population still living in poverty, the Government should be condemned over its management of the country’s economy. The WPA’s condemnation follows a report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which said Guyana’s economic transformation is advancing at a strong pace, owing to the […]