By News Source Guyana on August 2, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission, retired Justice Claudette Singh has declared Mohamed Irfaan Ali of the People’s Progressive Party Civic as the next President of Guyana. The declaration was made just after 2:30 on Sunday afternoon after Justice Singh received the final elections report from the Chief Election Officer, Keith Lowenfield. That final report […]
By News Source Guyana on August 2, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
Following a request of the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission, retired Justice Claudette Singh, President David Granger and Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo had a brief conversation this morning on the current electoral situation and the way forward. The Chairman’s request was triggered by a suggestion of the Government nominated GECOM Commissioners during the Commission’s […]
By News Source Guyana on August 2, 2020
News
Police investigators morning the West Demerara are probing the murder of a 22-year-old man in the village of Crane. The body of Darrel James was found this morning near the entrance to the ball field in the community. News Source understands that he was slashed across his neck. Police Commander for the area, Assistant Commissioner […]
By News Source Guyana on August 2, 2020
Crime, News
A 21-year-old taxi driver was shot dead and four other persons were injured during an early morning shooting inside the Magic City nightclub in Garnett Street, Kitty. The dead youth has been identified as Raymond Lindo of Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara. There was one visible gunshot wound to his abdomen, according to a […]
By News Source Guyana on August 2, 2020
News, Politics
The Ministry of Public Health has revealed that a 34-year-old East Bank Demerara resident is the country’s 21st COVID-19 related death. He reportedly passed away on the 30th July but his death was confirmed as Coronavirus related late Saturday when the latest COVID-19 test results returned. On Saturday afternoon, the Public Health Ministry announced that […]
By News Source Guyana on July 31, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
Attorney-at-law and Chairman of the small party, A New and United Guyana, Timothy Jonas, has filed action in the Court seeking the revocation of the President’s most recent appointment of four Senior Counsel. Mr. Jonas who is being represented by Attorney Teni Housty wants the Court to quash the appointments of Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde, […]
By News Source Guyana on July 30, 2020
News
Guyana’s first infections diseases hospital was commissioned this morning at Liliendaal where the Ocean View Hotel once stood. The new hospital will serve as the premier institution for the quarantining and isolation of persons, who have been infected with the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and other infectious diseases. At the Commissioning, President Granger noted […]
By News Source Guyana on July 30, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
The Assistant US Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere matters, Michael Kozak today announced that the US Government was moving to impose additional visa sanctions on senior officials in Guyana over the elections situation and what the US considers the undermining of democracy. During a media briefing for members of the Foreign Press, Mr. Kozak […]
By News Source Guyana on July 30, 2020
News, Politics
President David Granger reiterated again today that he will abide by the final declaration that is made by the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission. Speaking to reporters this morning, the President said he has not budged from that position and his insistence on credibility. “Once the Chairman of the Elections Commission makes a declaration, […]
By News Source Guyana on July 30, 2020
News, Politics
The Ministry of Public Health today announced updated national COVID-19 measures as the country moves into phase 4 of its gradual reopening. Most of the previous measures remain in place including the 8pm to 6am curfew, but now religious organisations and places of worship will be allowed to restart their operations but with guidelines in […]