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Three young children died tragically on Saturday in a river accident in Region Nine, according to Police sources in the area. The three children, ages 12, 3 and 1, were passengers of a small boat that was traversing a part of the Essequibo river in Region Nine when the boat reportedly hit a large rock […]
Former Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission, retired Justice James Patterson passed away on Sunday morning at his home, following a period of illness. The 89-year-old would have been celebrating his 90th Birthday in two weeks. Patterson who was well respected in the legal community was controversially chosen and sworn-in by former President David Granger […]
A suspected bandit was shot dead this morning at the corner of King Street and North Road. His accomplice was arrested by the Police at the same area. According to information, the two young men reportedly attempted to snatch a phone from a woman in the busy area while riding their motorbike, and an undercover […]
Moments after the Guyana Police Force issued a wanted bulletin for a South Ruimveldt resident in connection with yesterday’s shooting death of a bystander in West Ruimveldt, the man contacted News Source to reveal that he has been in the United States since the end of June and had nothing to do with the incident […]
The Health Sector has been allocated an additional $1 Billion from the treasury to execute critical repairs and upgrades at the country’s health centres, and a number of living quarters for doctors and nurses. “The $1B additional that we are seeking, this will help us to do work in about 153 different facilities. So, apart […]
The President has reiterated the government’s plan to train more young people in a number of areas and have them gainfully employed to fill the labour shortage that is affecting several sectors currently. Major construction and infrastructure projects across the country have revealed a worrying shortage of skilled labour, with some companies seeking outside help. […]
The Guyana Police Force, through the Ministry of Home Affairs has been allocated just over $2 Billion in supplementary funding. The additional money for the Guyana Police Force has been approved at a time when the country is experiencing an increase in gun related crimes. However, Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn told the Assembly that […]
A 43-year-old construction worker from West Ruimveldt was shot dead on Thursday afternoon, as he observed a confrontation between his neighbour and another man over a property. A second bystander was also shot, and is hospitalised with serious injuries. The dead man has been identified as Dexter Horsham. A Police report indicated that just before […]
The Petroleum Activities Bill was passed in the National Assembly this morning after more than seven hours of debate. The National Assembly pulled an all nighter as it dealt with a number of bills before heading into its August recess. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, in defending the Petroleum Bill, said it comes at […]
Faced with calls from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce for the Police Force to step up its response to the growing crime problem in the country, and a recent travel warning from the US government about crime in Guyana, President Irfaan Ali today maintained that crime in the country is actually on the decline. Speaking […]
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