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The Guyana Government will not proceed with the sale of the Marriott Hotel at this time, and the Vice President is blaming low bids for that decision. Six companies recently submitted bids to the Government for the purchase of the hotel, ranging from US$25 million to US$65 million. An American businessman who has indicated an […]
Breaking her silence on the recent reports of threats being made against U.S interests in Guyana, the American Ambassador, Sarah-Ann Lynch said those threats have been addressed but the US remains cautious. “We take any threat to the US Embassy or the US interest very seriously, and we have addressed that threat, and we are […]
Moments after he was promoted to the rank of Brigadier, long-serving member of the Guyana Defence Force, Omar Khan, was today appointed Chief of Staff, taking over the helm of the GDF from outgoing Brigadier Godfrey Bess. Bess heads into retirement from tomorrow. At the Office of the President today, President Ali presented the new […]
Disturbed by the increasing number of deaths on the country’s roads, President Irfaan Ali today instructed the Guyana Police Force to establish a comprehensive strategy, and launch a new awareness campaign to address the issue of reckless driving. Speaking at the opening of the Annual Police Officers’ Conference this morning, the President said the reckless […]
In its plan to provide more internet services across more of Guyana, local telecommunications company, GTT is teaming up with WANSAT Networks Inc. (WANSAT), to provide satellite broadband connectivity to rural and hinterland areas. WANSAT is a Guyanese owned internet service provider that utilizes modern satellite systems. The two companies have promised that customers will […]
The Guyana Police Force has recorded a significant increase in road deaths since the start of the year. In response to queries from News Source, the Police Public Relations Department revealed that since the 1st January, a total of 31 persons lost their lives in road accidents and another 13 died in road incidents. The […]
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mae Touissant Jr. Thomas has broken her silence on the seizure of her phone by US Authorities recently, confirming that her US visa was also revoked. In a statement on the Ministry of Home Affairs Facebook page, PS Thomas said she learned of her visa was revoked […]
Chief Elections Officer Vishnu Persaud this afternoon said while the Elections Commission is moving full steam ahead with its plans for the 12th June Local Government Elections, the Commission is in no position to investigate the reports of persons and parties using forged signatures on their nomination documents. Speaking to News Source on the at […]
President Irfaan Ali this afternoon said he believes that there is no controversy surrounding the seizure of the phone of the Permanent Secretary of the Home Affairs Ministry by US Authorities at the Miami International Airport, and her interrogation by US agents. While admitting that he has not been fully briefed on the issue, the […]
The Elections Commission of Inquiry’s final report into the 2020 General Elections, was handed over to President Irfaan Ali today at the Office of the President. The Commission of Inquiry found that there was a “conscious and deliberate – even brazen –effort to violate sections of the Representation of the People’s Act, which is the […]
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