Two friends killed in Berbice road accident

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. […]

Government to further strengthen Guyana’s anti-money laundering legislation -AG Nandlall

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 […]

Consumer Affairs Commission raises alert over faulty vehicles being sold by dealers

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 […]

Teenage mother of abandoned baby found

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 […]

New Teleperformance location to hire 1000 persons

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 […]

Region 4 Council passes no-confidence motion against REO

One day after the Region Four Chairman, Daniel Seeram called for the removal of the Regional Executive Officer, Donald Gajraj, over several infractions, APNU+AFC Council Members used their majority on the Council and passed a no-confidence motion against the REO. The REO who had earlier objected to the tabling of the motion and subsequent debate, […]

American Airlines apologises to Prime Ministers Rowley and Gonsalves over treatment at CJIA

US-based carrier, American Airlines has formally written to the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Keith Rowley and the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, apolgising for the treatment meted out to them during their check-in for a departure flight from Guyana. The two Prime Ministers visited Guyana for […]