By News Source Guyana on March 2, 2023
News, Politics
The number of deaths as a result of road accidents in Guyana continue to climb. A 38-year-old man died on the spot today after losing control of his motorcar and crashing into culvert just off the roadway at Bell Vue on the West Bank of Demerara. The accident occurred around 10:30 this morning. The dead […]
By News Source Guyana on March 2, 2023
News, Politics
Maintaining that there is a shortage of foreign currency in Guyana, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry has registered its dissastisfaction with the response of the Bank of Guyana to the currency shortage. The GCCI said the bank has showcased a lack of action, vision and modern financial policies to improve access to financing […]
By News Source Guyana on March 2, 2023
News, Politics
Describing the demolition of the PNC Reform (PNCR) Regional Office in Lethem as an “act of state terrorism”, party officials said the illegal removal and destruction of their property will be challenged in the Courts. The party has also dispatched a note to the Diplomatic Community. In justifying the demolition exercise, the Regional Executive Officer […]
By News Source Guyana on March 2, 2023
News, Politics
The Office of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) in Lethem, Region Nine was dismantled during the wee hours of this morning. According to the Regional Executive Officer (CEO) Karl Singh, the building, which housed the PNCR’s Office for more than 45 years, is owned by the State, and several notices were sent to the […]
By News Source Guyana on March 2, 2023
Crime, News
A wild-life trader from Soesdyke on the East Bank of Demerara, who was recently found guilty of trafficking in persons has been sentenced to three years in jail. The man was found guilty of trafficking two Venezuelan nationals. In handing down the sentence, Magistrate Faith McGusty, ordered the businessman, Feezal Shaw to also pay $2.127M […]
By News Source Guyana on March 1, 2023
Crime, News
Two persons from Berbice have been added to the growing list of road fatalities in the country. Motorcylist Devindra Lakraj and his pillon rider, Ronny Persaud, both of Corriverton, lost their lives on Tuesday night when Lakraj reportedly lost control of his motorcyle and slammed into a car along the #79 Public Road in Berbice. […]
By News Source Guyana on March 1, 2023
News, Politics
The Government is preparing to take amendments to the National Assembly for the further strengthening of Guyana’s anti-money laundering legislation. During his weekly television programme, “Issues in the News”, Attorney General Anil Nandlall referenced recent meetings with officials from the Regional Security System. He said the meetings were productive and the officials pointed to a […]
By News Source Guyana on March 1, 2023
News, Politics
The Consumer Affairs Commission is encouraging persons to be extremely careful when they are purchasing cars. In a statement, the Consumer rights body said it continues to receive valid complaints from concerned consumers after their purchase of vehicles. The Consumer Affairs Commission is now encouraging car shoppers to get a mechanic to check the vehicles […]
By News Source Guyana on March 1, 2023
News, Politics
Two days after a newborn baby boy was found abandoned near a canal in Recess, Mahaicony, his teenage mother has been located. The young woman who has been identified as a teenager is currently hospitalised and receiving counseling. In a brief telephone interview with News Source today, Commander of Region 5, Senior Superintendent Kurleigh Simon […]
By News Source Guyana on February 28, 2023
News, Politics
As many as 1000 persons are expected to be hired to meet the needs of the additional Teleperformance location in Guyana, which opened its doors today. The company is renting a massive building that was recently constructed on Middle Street. In delivering the feature address at the launching of the new location this afternoon, President […]