By News Source Guyana on October 20, 2024
Health, News, Politics
Alliance For Change (AFC) Executive and former Head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr Vincent Adams, is urging the Government to procure the services of technically competent experts in the geotechnical and hydrogeology fields to independently investigate the presence of an “oily” substance at Crane on the West Coast of Demerara, and the reported […]
By News Source Guyana on October 20, 2024
Business, News, Opinions
by Rennie Parris In an exciting move, the Government of Guyana has announced that every adult citizen will receive a $100,000 cash grant. While this grant could be spent on immediate needs, it also offers an incredible opportunity for people to pool their resources and build businesses that could lead to long-term financial stability. Imagine […]
By News Source Guyana on October 20, 2024
Business, News, Politics
The newly constructed AIDEN by Best Western Hotel, officially opened its doors on Saturday evening in the heart of Georgetown, standing majestically at the corners of Oronoque and Robb Streets. The nine-story tall hotel boasts 138 rooms and a number of dining and other facilities. Construction work on the hotel began in 2021. Hotel Director, […]
By News Source Guyana on October 18, 2024
News, Politics
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn refused to say whether he has confidence in the current leadership of the Guyana Police Force, when questioned on the issue this morning by News Source. Mr. Benn said he has confidence in himself. “I have sufficient confidence in myself in working to make a better Ministry, and better […]
By News Source Guyana on October 18, 2024
Crime, News, Politics
In a startling revelation in response to Court action filed against the Government and the Police Force by Assistant Commissioner Calvin Brutus over the money laundering probe against him, the Head of the Special Organised Crime Unit, Asst. Commissioner Fazil Karimbaksh has told the Court that investigators discovered a total of $500 million in nine […]
By News Source Guyana on October 18, 2024
News, Politics
Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton today said he remains firm in his call for a new voters’ list and the use of biometrics for next year’s general elections, declaring that the technology should be part of the Guyana Elections Commission’s efforts toward upgrading and improving the electoral process. At a press conference this morning, Mr. Norton […]
By News Source Guyana on October 18, 2024
News, Politics
More than 93 persons, including a number of children, have died in traffic accidents already for 2024, and traffic incidents are included, the number is significantly higher. Sounding an alarm today, Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn warned that more lives could be lost if road users fail to do the right thing. The Home […]
By News Source Guyana on October 18, 2024
Crime, News
Embattled Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus and his wife have been denied permission to leave the country by the High Court. In making arguments against the request this morning, Deputy Solicitor General Shoshanna Lall told Justice Gino Persaud that there are 240 pending charges against Mr. Brutus in relation to financial crimes, and the […]
By News Source Guyana on October 18, 2024
Business, News, Politics
Economist and Former Finance Minister under the APNU+AFC Government, Winston Jordan, believes President Irfaan Ali and his Government need to be explicit about eligibility for the $100,000 per adult Guyanese cash grant, now that they have taken his suggestion onboard for the grant to be given to every adult Guyanese instead of every household. During […]
By News Source Guyana on October 17, 2024
News, Politics
The Regional Security Officer at the US embassy, Timothy Semons and his team met today with the leadership of the Guyana Police Force on ongoing collaboration between the United States and Guyana in advancing security efforts and enhancing law enforcement capabilities. In a release this afternoon, the Guyana Police Force said the focus of the […]