By News Source Guyana on February 25, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has joined the People’s Progressive Party in expressing concern over the decision by the Guyana Elections Commission to reduce the number of private residences to be used as polling stations on elections day. In a statement parroting concerns expressed by the PPP, the PSC said it wants GECOM to reverse […]
By News Source Guyana on February 24, 2020
Crime, News
A 35-year old motorcyclist has become the country’s latest road accident victim following a smash-up on the Essequibo Coast. The man, Suresh Arjune of Adventure, Essequibo Coast, was riding his motorcycle at around 8:50 pm on Sunday when he slammed into a car that was making a turn. Investigations have so far revealed that the […]
By News Source Guyana on February 23, 2020
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The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit on Sunday issued a wanted bulletin for businessman Ryan Pemberton aka Sancho of Alberttown, Georgetown. He is wanted in connection with Saturday’s bust of over 60 pounds of cocaine in the Parika backdam. CANU said it has been receiving threats from the man since the bust was made. Anyone knowing […]
By News Source Guyana on February 23, 2020
News, Politics
One of the soldiers who was badly injured on Saturday when pyrotechnics material exploded during its transfer, has died from the burn injuries that he sustained. Corporal Seon Rose passed away this morning at the Georgetown Hospital. He was burnt to 90% of his body and his prognosis was not good. He was 31-years-old. President […]
By News Source Guyana on February 23, 2020
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A West Demerara Hindu Priest is under investigation for alleged sexual offenses against a child and the 13-year-old girl who filed a complaint against him, has taken her own life. The Pandit, who is a candidate for the People’s Progressive Party at the upcoming elections was arrested and questioned about the allegations. He has since […]
By News Source Guyana on February 23, 2020
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Agents of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit arrested two persons and a businessman is now being sought following a 60-pound cocaine bust on Saturday in the Parika backdam. The CANU agents have been probing the movement of the drug traffickers between Parika and the Essequibo coast and moved in on Saturday to make the bust, […]
By News Source Guyana on February 23, 2020
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Over 21,000 residents of Region Three are set to benefit from improved quality and supply of water following the commissioning of a $1.2 billion water treatment plant at Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara. The Project is part of a US$31.6M loan from the Inter-American Development Bank and the European Union, which has also seen the construction […]
By News Source Guyana on February 23, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
As Guyana celebrates its 50th Republic Anniversary today, President David Granger believes that the strides that the country has made over the past 50 years as a Republic, evokes emotions of pride and patriotism among all Guyanese. In an address to the nation, President Granger said “there is satisfaction over the nation’s progress over the […]
By News Source Guyana on February 22, 2020
Crime, News
At least one soldier who received burns to 90% of his body is listed in a “very critical” condition while three others are listed as critical but stable with burns to their bodies following an explosion of pyrotechnic material at the Coast Guard headquarters. According to the Guyana Defence Force, four other ranks are hospitalised […]
By News Source Guyana on February 22, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
The Guyana Elections Commission has indicated that of the 10,226 members of the Disciplined Services who were listed to vote yesterday, 8,369 of them cast their ballots, representing an 81.8% turnout. The Elections Commission reported that 5400 members of the Guyana Police Force voted, representing 80.6%. For the Guyana Defence Force, the turn out was […]