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Following the latest death of a gold miner in a mining pit accident, the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association today appealed to miners to adopt safer practices. The Association today expressed its sadness over the recent death of miner and dredge owner, 64 year Donald Gouveia who perished after being trapped in a mining […]
In response to the claims of corruption within the Guyana Government as highlighted in the Vice News “Guyana For Sale” report, the US Embassy in Guyana today said accountability and a level playing field are critical for investor confidence. In a statement to News Source Guyana, the Embassy said “the US has long been an […]
The Opposition is calling for an independent international investigation of the claims made in the Vice News investigation about corruption in Guyana. In separate statements, the People’s National Congress and the Alliance For Change both called for independent investigations, while expressing concern about alleged acts of corruption in the government. In a statement, the Opposition […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo is continuing to deny allegations by Chinese businessman Su Zhirong that bribes would have to be paid to the Vice President to guarantee business dealings in Guyana. In a statement to the Stabroek News, Mr. Jagdeo is quoted as saying “I am going to take legal action against him because he […]
In the VICE News investigation of alleged corruption in Guyana involving Government officials, an undercover Chinese businessman who posed as a potential investor was taken inside the private residence of Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo to meet with him. In the news piece which has been released by the Showtime television network, Mr. Jagdeo’s tenant and […]
The President has announced his intention to name an international team to conduct a Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the March 2020 General and Regional Elections. The commitment was first made during the President’s inauguration address back in 2020 following the five-month agonizing wait on the final election results. Last week GECOM Chairperson, Justice Claudette […]
One week after the United States announced the removal of COVID-19 testing requirements for persons traveling to the US, the Guyana Government has followed suit. In a statement on its Facebook page, the Ministry of Health this morning announced that with effect from Saturday 18th June 2022, persons traveling to Guyana will no longer be […]
The Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindya Persaud has announced that persons who are living with HIV, Cancer, and various disabilities will now all be eligible for permanent public assistance. “Public assistance will be provided to them for the rest of their lives. They do not need to be subjected to any […]
The Guyana Defence Force has welcomed 211 additional soldiers to its service. The new recruits recently completed 12 weeks of intense induction training as part of the Basic Recruit Course. In a statement, the GDF said the training was designed to transform their minds and bodies while making them fit for a military career. A […]
The Guyana Police Force during an operation at a number of High Schools along the East Coast Demerara corridor discovered and seized a number of knives, screwdrivers, scissors, and a toy handgun from students. On Thursday, Police Officers from the division joined the Ministry of Education and teachers at the schools in the operation. In […]
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