By News Source Guyana on November 6, 2024
News, Politics
A delegation from the Parliament of Guyana, led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, is currently participating in the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Sydney, Australia, where global issues, including the need to preserve parliamentary democracy, are being discussed. The Guyanese delegation includes the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, […]
By News Source Guyana on November 6, 2024
News, Politics
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has expressed worry over the rate at which the local Courts—specifically the Court of Appeal decisions—are being overturned by the Caribbean Court of Justice. During his weekly television programme, the Attorney General referenced the recent decision handed down by the CCJ in the Parliamentary Secretaries case. The CCJ overturned the Guyana […]
By News Source Guyana on November 6, 2024
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
President Irfaan Ali has offered his congratulations to US President Elect, Donald Trump on his return to the White House. In a statement on Facebook, President Ali congratulated Trump and said Guyana looks forward to working closely with the incoming administration to further strengthen the already robust ties between Guyana and the US. Guyana and […]
By News Source Guyana on November 5, 2024
Crime, News, Politics
In expressing deep concern over the recent armed robbery and abduction at a GGMC Checkpoint in Bush Mouth, South Rupununi, the South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) said the incident raises extreme alarm regarding the safety and security of Wapichan communities, particularly those near the Marudi mining area. The Council said Wapichan people not engaged in […]
By News Source Guyana on November 5, 2024
Business, News, Politics
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira today said there needs to be a new culture in Guyana where there is zero tolerance for corruption in both the Public and Private sectors. She said there should be zero tolerance for persons who offer and solicit bribes to access state resources and bypass legitimate systems. […]
By News Source Guyana on November 5, 2024
News, Politics
The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) believes political parties in the opposition must join forces to unseat the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) at the 2025 General and Regional Elections. At present, the main opposition parties – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) – sit in the National Assembly as a […]
By News Source Guyana on November 5, 2024
News, Politics
Opposition Member of Parliament and AFC Executive, Khemraj Ramjattan is challenging the Government once again over the state of the Guyana Sugar Corporation and the main sugar union’s apparent complicity in the state of the sector. The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) recently expressed worry of the low sugar production for this year […]
By News Source Guyana on November 5, 2024
Crime, News
Moments after four men carried out a daring robbery at a Clonbrook Barbershop on Monday night, quick action by the Police has led to the arrest of two of the suspects. One of the suspects is 17-years-old. The name of the adult suspect has been given as Nicholai Charles, from Laing Avenue, Georgetown. The Police […]
By News Source Guyana on November 4, 2024
Business, Education, News
El Dorado Offshore (EDO), Noble Corporation and MATPAL Marine Institute today announced that applications are now open for the Noble Marine Cadet Scholarship Programme. Through the Noble Marine Cadet Scholarship Programme, 20 aspiring Deck Cadets and Engineering Cadets will be given the opportunity to pursue their career in the offshore industry. The programme is designed […]
By News Source Guyana on November 4, 2024
Business, Caribbean & International, News, Politics
Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud, has urged Guyanese living in neighbouring Suriname to return home to contribute and play their part in Guyana’s new development. Speaking during a job fair organized by the Government and Private Sector over the weekend in Nickerie Suriname, the Foreign Secretary noted that there are a number of opportunities that are […]