By News Source Guyana on December 14, 2023
News, Politics
Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton today said that though the Opposition was invited, it opted not to participate in the high-level meeting in Vincent between President Irfaan Ali and his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, over the lack of consultation and a clear agenda. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Community of Latin American and […]
By News Source Guyana on December 14, 2023
News, Politics
The Guyana Police Force has retained the licensed firearm belonging to journalist Travis Chase for testing, as it continues its investigation into a recent shooting incident, which saw a lone gunman firing shots at a car moments after Chase left the same car. In a statement last night, the police sought to link the gun […]
By News Source Guyana on December 14, 2023
Crime, News
A 32-year-old female Prison Officer was charged and remanded to jail on Wednesday for allegedly attempting to smuggle 289 grams of marijuana into the New Amsterdam Prison. Prison Officer, Angelica Cameron, was arrested last Saturday at the New Amsterdam Prison after the marijuana was found in her possession. The illegal substance was found stashed in […]
By News Source Guyana on December 14, 2023
News, Politics
The Presidents of Guyana and Venezuela arrived in St. Vincent this morning for their meeting, which is being facilitated by CARICOM and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States. The Prime Minister of St. Vincent, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is hosting the talks. He was at the Argyle International Airport early to welcome the two […]
By News Source Guyana on December 13, 2023
News, Politics
By Svetlana Marshall Remembered as a true Guyanese legend, a man of valour, and impeccable character, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Charles was today given a hero send off as hundreds of Guyanese gathered at various points to pay their last respects. Mike Charles, as he was fondly called by friends, was among five Servicemen who lost […]
By News Source Guyana on December 13, 2023
News, Politics
By Gordon Moseley in St. Vincent and the Grenadines The highly anticipated meeting between President Irfaan Ali and Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro is set to take place tomorrow in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The meeting which is being hosted by CARICOM and the Community of Latin America and Caribbean States, will take place at […]
By News Source Guyana on December 13, 2023
News, Politics
The APNU+AFC Opposition wants the Government of Guyana to immediately take steps to establish a multi-party, multi-stakeholder Task Force to address all aspects of the clear and present danger that Venezuela’s recent actions could have against the good order, safety and security of Guyana and its people. The Opposition has filed a motion in […]
By News Source Guyana on December 13, 2023
News, Politics
Mayor of Linden Sharma Solomon has announced that the Town Council is exploring the possibility of taking legal action against the Local Government Commission (LGC) over the unconstitutional and unilateral appointment of PPP/C Activist, Lenox Gasper as the Municipal Town Clerk. Gasper was unilaterally appointed by the Chairman of the Local Government Commission in early […]
By News Source Guyana on December 13, 2023
News, Politics
The Guyana Public Service Union is not happy with the recently announced 6.5% salary increase for public servants. The union said the increase was unilateral since there was no negotiation on it. The GPSU in a statement said the increase is insensitive, uncaring, and represents a blatant disregard for the collective bargaining process. The union […]
By News Source Guyana on December 13, 2023
News, Politics
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and Gift of Life International (GOLI) held their second Pediatric Cardiac Mission for the year recently, which saw ten young patients between the ages of 8-months to 16-years-old undergoing complex cardiac surgeries, representing some of the most intricate cases the collaborative medical team has ever encountered. In a release, […]