By News Source Guyana on January 23, 2024
News, Politics
Opposition Member of Parliament, Amanza Walton-Desir today put forward a five-point proposal to address the deficiencies within the country’s Foreign Policy, telling the National Assembly that it is unacceptable that Guyana to date has not appointed an Ambassador to Brazil, and is still without high level representation in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Russia, Switzerland, Belgium, […]
By News Source Guyana on January 23, 2024
Crime, News
One week after he declared that there will be no amnesty period for illegal firearms, and holders of illegal firearms should just throw them into the compound of Police Stations, Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn told the National Assembly this morning that the Government intends to increase the fines and penalties for persons nabbed with […]
By News Source Guyana on January 23, 2024
News, Politics
Opposition Member of Parliament, Khemraj Ramjattan today said that this year will be a difficult year for Guyanese due to the continuous rise in the cost of living, with little intervention by the government in the 2024 National budget. Opening Day 2, of the 2024 Budget Debate, the AFC Leader said ordinary Guyanese are finding […]
By News Source Guyana on January 23, 2024
News, Politics
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand and Opposition Member of Parliament, Coretta McDonald who is the General Secretary of the Guyana Teachers Union, clashed on Monday evening over the state of the country’s education sector during the Budget Debate. Taking the podium just seconds after McDonald’s presentation, the Minister of Education told the Assembly that 13% […]
By News Source Guyana on January 23, 2024
Crime, News
Linden resident, Shaquawn Alleyne aka “IsWe Boss” appeared in Court this morning before Linden Magistrate, Wanda Fortune, charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Shawnette Dover. Alleyne made a virtual Court appearance from Georgetown and was not required to enter a plea to the indictable murder charge. He was remanded to prison until the 27th […]
By News Source Guyana on January 23, 2024
News, Politics
Opposition Member of Parliament, Coretta McDonald, on Monday, castigated the Government over its failure to appoint an International Independent Commission to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly dorm fire that killed 20 children in Mahdia last May, telling the National Assembly that the report submitted by the local Commission Of Inquiry was tailored to suit […]
By News Source Guyana on January 23, 2024
Crime, News
The Linden man, Shaquawn “IsWe” Alleyne, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend and burying her body in his backyard, will appear in Court this morning to face the murder charge. The Court appearance will be done via Zoom, as the matter will be heard by the Linden Magistrates’ Court. Th murder charge against Alleyne […]
By News Source Guyana on January 22, 2024
Business, News
Local conglomerate, Banks DIH Limited, has recorded after tax profits of $8.9 Billon, representing an increase in profits by 6.8%. Before taxes were deducted, the company’s profit stood at $14.5 Billion. Shareholders of the company will gather this coming Saturday for the Annual General Meeting. In his report, Banks DIH Chairman and Managing Director, Clifford […]
By News Source Guyana on January 22, 2024
News, Politics
Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul, today chided the Government for not offering better salary increases for public servants, while noting that Government Ministers are now pocketing more in their earnings. During the budget debates today, Mr. Mahipaul reminded that while in Opposition, the PPP chastised the Coalition Government for raising the salaries of Ministers. […]
By News Source Guyana on January 22, 2024
News, Politics
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, today defended and praised the $1.146 trillion National Budget, stating that it will not only continue the developmental trajectory of the Government, but it also sets the stage for massive development for Guyanese. During his budget debate presentation, he said the Government will continue to put […]
