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A suspected bandit was shot dead this morning at the corner of King Street and North Road. His accomplice was arrested by the Police at the same area. According to information, the two young men reportedly attempted to snatch a phone from a woman in the busy area while riding their motorbike, and an undercover […]
Moments after the Guyana Police Force issued a wanted bulletin for a South Ruimveldt resident in connection with yesterday’s shooting death of a bystander in West Ruimveldt, the man contacted News Source to reveal that he has been in the United States since the end of June and had nothing to do with the incident […]
The Health Sector has been allocated an additional $1 Billion from the treasury to execute critical repairs and upgrades at the country’s health centres, and a number of living quarters for doctors and nurses. “The $1B additional that we are seeking, this will help us to do work in about 153 different facilities. So, apart […]
The President has reiterated the government’s plan to train more young people in a number of areas and have them gainfully employed to fill the labour shortage that is affecting several sectors currently. Major construction and infrastructure projects across the country have revealed a worrying shortage of skilled labour, with some companies seeking outside help. […]
The Guyana Police Force, through the Ministry of Home Affairs has been allocated just over $2 Billion in supplementary funding. The additional money for the Guyana Police Force has been approved at a time when the country is experiencing an increase in gun related crimes. However, Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn told the Assembly that […]
A 43-year-old construction worker from West Ruimveldt was shot dead on Thursday afternoon, as he observed a confrontation between his neighbour and another man over a property. A second bystander was also shot, and is hospitalised with serious injuries. The dead man has been identified as Dexter Horsham. A Police report indicated that just before […]
The Petroleum Activities Bill was passed in the National Assembly this morning after more than seven hours of debate. The National Assembly pulled an all nighter as it dealt with a number of bills before heading into its August recess. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, in defending the Petroleum Bill, said it comes at […]
Faced with calls from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce for the Police Force to step up its response to the growing crime problem in the country, and a recent travel warning from the US government about crime in Guyana, President Irfaan Ali today maintained that crime in the country is actually on the decline. Speaking […]
The Guyana Public Service Co-operative Credit Union has announced that it will be hosting a Special General Meeting on September 10 to elect a new Committee of Management in line with decision of the High Court last year. In a Notice issued by Acting Chairman of the Credit Union, Patrick Mentore, the Special General Meeting […]
The government is pouring more money into the local sugar company, GuySuCo, as it continues with its efforts to turn around the fortunes of the company. Another $1.5 Billion has been allocated to the company as part of the government’s latest supplementary budget. The Government is hoping that the money will boost production and assist […]
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