By News Source Guyana on February 23, 2023
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
At an early evening flag raising ceremony to usher in Guyana’s 53rd Republic Anniversary, President Irfaan Ali said his hands are outreached for all of Guyana as he promised to push for greater unity and cooperation across the country. “My hands remain open for friendship, my hands remain open to shake the vulnerable, to lead […]
By News Source Guyana on February 23, 2023
Entertainment, News
Declaring that Guyana is a real nice place, Adrian Dutchin recaptured the Soca Monarch crown after staying away from the competition for several years. He was announced the 2023 soca monarch at around 3:30 on Mashramani morning, edging Diana Chapman by a single point to capture the crown. Appearing 4th on stage during the late […]
By News Source Guyana on February 22, 2023
Crime, News
A Brazilian registered helicopter which did not have permission to operate within Guyana has been seized by the Guyana Defence Force and the Police after it was found in the Rupununi region. During an operation by the Police and the Military, a number of illegal mining sites were also found in the region being operated […]
By News Source Guyana on February 22, 2023
News, Politics
Hours after it was confirmed that Guyana has been suspended from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) over its failure to submit its 4th Report, President Irfaan Ali expressed his disappointment, telling the nation that the country’s failure to submit the report within the specified timeline was unacceptable. “In relation to the EITI Report, I […]
By News Source Guyana on February 22, 2023
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
President Irfaan Ali has introduced a new project proposal to CARICOM focusing on food security in the region. The proposal was put before CARICOM Heads of Government at their recent meeting and received full support, according to CARICOM. The President has also pledged US$2 million to advance the new project in the region. The Project […]
By News Source Guyana on February 22, 2023
News, Politics
The Indian Cabinet has approved the signing of an Air Services Agreement between its Government and Guyana. “The Air Services Agreement will come into force after the exchange of diplomatic notes between the parties confirming that each party has completed the necessary internal procedure for entry into force of this Agreement,” the Indian Information Service […]
By News Source Guyana on February 22, 2023
News, Politics
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has once again reaffirmed its support for Guyana in the ongoing border controversy with neighbouring Venezuela. At the end of the Forty-Fourth regular meeting of CARICOM, which was held The Bahamas last week, CARICOM in its Communiqué said Heads of Government were updated on the case currently before the International Court […]
By News Source Guyana on February 22, 2023
News, Politics
Guyana has been suspended from Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) for failing to submit its 4th report on the extractive industry and transparency in Guyana, News Source has confirmed. EITI Members are required to disclose information along the extractive industry value chain – from how extraction rights are awarded, to how revenues make their way […]
By News Source Guyana on February 22, 2023
Crime, News
Since the start of the year, the Guyana Police Force has recorded 16 deaths on the country’s roadways as a result of vehicular accidents, and that number represents a 100% increase in the road fatality rate when compared to the same period a year ago. The 16 fatalities have been recorded from 8 accidents. Of […]
By News Source Guyana on February 21, 2023
News, Politics
High Court Judge Gino Persaud today described the case filed by Mohammed’s Sons and Daughters Trading in the controversial B eterverwaghting land case as “rubbish” and “bogus. The company was seeking to take possession of 143 acres of land that had been ‘sold’ by the Beterverwagting/Triumph Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) to John Fernandes Limited, and […]