By News Source Guyana on August 19, 2024
News, Politics
In a campaign style, politically charged speech to the opening of the National Toshaos Conference this morning, President Irfaan Ali compared development and gains in the indigenous communities under his current Government and previous PPP governments to those under the APNU+AFC coalition government, which came out of office four years ago. Highlighting land rights, more […]
By News Source Guyana on August 19, 2024
Education, News
President of the Guyana Teachers’ Union, Dr. Mark Lyte appears to be giving a passing grade and offering his support to the recent salary increase offer for teachers from the Ministry of Education, although the rest of the union and the wider membership have rejected the 10% offer. During a live broadcast on Facebook over […]
By News Source Guyana on August 19, 2024
Crime, News
Six Brazilian nationals were arrested on Sunday during an operation by the Joint Services and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission to clamp down on illegal gold mining. In a statement on Sunday night, the Guyana Police Force announced the arrest of the 4 Brazilian men and 2 Brazilian women in the Amatuk Potaro River […]
By News Source Guyana on August 19, 2024
News, Politics
Known for his songs that defined a generation, and reflected on growing up in Guyana while pulling a nation together in face of threats, Guyanese cultural icon, calypsonian and songwriter, Dave Martins has died. Martins passed away on Sunday following a period of illness. He was 90-years-old. In announcing his passing, his wife, Annette Arjooon, […]
By News Source Guyana on August 18, 2024
News, Opinions
By Rennie Parris Welcome back to Talking Dollars & Making Sense. Today, we’re diving into the intricate process of product and service creation, focusing on key concepts like the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), the Zero to 1 sprint, A/B testing, and product management. These strategies are essential for bringing your idea to market and ensuring […]
By News Source Guyana on August 16, 2024
Crime, News
Popular local photographer, Keron Bruce was today found guilty of the cyber crime of using a computer to embarrass and humiliate. The verdict was handed down by Magistrate Sunil Scarce, and comes more than two years after he was initially charged. The charge was filed against him following a complaint by journalist Leroy Smith, who […]
By News Source Guyana on August 16, 2024
News, Politics
Executive Member of the Alliance For Change, Khemraj Ramjattan, today called for the scrapping of a 2014 parliamentary rule, which essentially blocks private companies and organisations from appearing before the Parliamentary Sectorial Committee on Natural Resources. At an AFC press conference today, Mr. Ramjattan said the Government is holding tight to that rule to prevent […]
By News Source Guyana on August 16, 2024
News, Politics
The Government of Guyana has announced that it will be reintroducing the electricity subsidy for pensioners this month. In a notice issued by the Government and the Guyana Power and Light company, it was explained that the move is to increase the disposable income of the country’s senior citizens. The subsidy of $30,000 per year […]
By News Source Guyana on August 16, 2024
Caribbean & International, News
Regional carrier, Caribbean Airlines, has announced that from the 14th October, it will be flying to Tortola in the British Virgin islands. The airline said the new route forms part of its expansion and is also part of its strategic plan to better connect the Caribbean region, while enhancing its robust network. According to a statement, Caribbean […]
By News Source Guyana on August 16, 2024
News, Politics
A 19-year-old man, who worked as a security guard, will be spending the next six years behind bars after he pleaded guilty to the charges of break and entry and escaping from lawful custody. The young man, Jamal Halley, of Sophia, Georgetown appeared in Court on Thursday where the two charges were read to him. […]