By News Source Guyana on October 21, 2020
Crime, News
The Guyana Police Force has issued wanted bulletins for two men who are believed to have been involved in cases of fraud. In a statement the police Force said 46-year-old James Ragnauth of Leonora ECD is wanted for questioning in relation to allegations of obtaining by false pretence. The man allegedly committed the fraudulent act […]
By News Source Guyana on October 21, 2020
News, Politics
Three men who were all on remand for murder offences escaped from the Lusignan Prison last evening and that has triggered searches in several East Coast Demerara villages by the Police and Prison Authorities. The escapees have been identified as Mark Rafino, Alex Mathias and Barnold Kennedy. All three were charged and remanded to jail […]
By News Source Guyana on October 20, 2020
News, Politics
As the fallout continues across the Caribbean over the questionable results of the CXC exams this year, a review by the regional examination body has found that many students were left ungraded because of the late and in some cases non submission of school based assessments by teachers. Education Minister Priya Manickchand today said it […]
By News Source Guyana on October 20, 2020
News, Politics
With Guyana still facing a racial divide, President Irfaan today issued a call for each Guyanese to fight for the unification of the country. Speaking at the unveiling of special commemorative stamps to mark the 100th birth anniversary of late President Janet Jagan, President Ali acknowledged that Guyana still faces an uphill battle when it […]
By News Source Guyana on October 20, 2020
News
With the uncertainty surrounding the return of LIAT, local airline Trans Guyana intends to fill the void left on the lucrative Guyana to Barbados route with regular schedule flights. Trans Guyana has announced that beginning on the 1st of November, it will operate five weekly flights between Guyana’s Eugene F. Correia Airport at Ogle and […]
By News Source Guyana on October 20, 2020
News, Politics
People’s National Congress Chairperson Volda Lawrence is expected to face the Court again tomorrow as the Police intend to file additional charges against her in relation to allegations of fraud at the 2020 elections. Just last week, Ms. Lawrence faced two counts of conspiracy to defraud in relation to the 2020 elections and the declaration […]
By News Source Guyana on October 20, 2020
News, Politics
The Guyana Civil Defence Commission is working along with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Authority to monitor an oil tanker that is tilted and appears to be sinking between Venezuela and Trinidad. In a statement, the CDC said the impact of the spill can affect other countries in the hemisphere and the situation is being […]
By News Source Guyana on October 20, 2020
News
Former Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Power and Light Company, Bharrat Dindyal has been rehired as a Management Consultant at the power company. In a circular to senior officials of the company, it was explained that Mr. Dindyal returned to the company in the new role with effect from the 19th October. It was […]
By News Source Guyana on October 20, 2020
Crime, News
The Director of Public Prosecutions has decided to withdraw the charge of larceny which Attorney General Anil Nandlall was facing in the Courts over the the alleged theft of law books belonging to the state. When the matter was called in Court for hearing, the Magistrate informed the Court that the matter has been withdrawn […]
By News Source Guyana on October 20, 2020
News, Politics
Guyana may be facing a tougher battle in its fight against mental illness with the current state of the coronavirus pandemic in the country. That is the warning of the Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony. Speaking at a virtual training session for frontline workers, the Health Minister focused on mental health awareness during the COVID-19 […]