By News Source Guyana on September 26, 2019
Crime, News
A young officer of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit who attempted to extort money from an outgoing passenger will be fired, according to senior sources at the drug enforcement agency. The man was questioned after an outgoing passenger claimed that he attempted to extort money from her by claiming that marijuana had been found in […]
By News Source Guyana on September 26, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
Following President David Granger’s statement today that the 2nd March 2020 will be the national elections, whether the PPP returns to Parliament or not, the Opposition Leader has indicated that his party is disappointed with the March elections date, but will have to work with it. Mr. Jagdeo who last week said he prefers a […]
By News Source Guyana on September 26, 2019
News, Politics
Republic Financial Holdings Limited, which is the parent company of Republic Bank, has expressed disappointment over the move by the Central Bank of Guyana not to grant approval for Republic Bank’s takeover of the Scotiabank operations in Guyana. In a statement, the President and CEO of Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL), Nigel Baptiste, said, while […]
By News Source Guyana on September 26, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
President David Granger this afternoon confirmed that the 2nd March 2020 is the definitive date for elections. In his address to the nation last evening, the President said that the March 2, 2020 election date is the earliest date for the elections, but he confirmed this afternoon that the date is definitive. “The choice of […]
By News Source Guyana on September 26, 2019
News, Politics
With Guyana preparing to become a player in the oil and gas sector, more international airlines continue to eye Guyana as a new destination. Guyana and Qatar have signed an agreement that will Qatar Airways beginning passenger and cargo flights to Guyana. The agreement was signed in Qatar between the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority and […]
By News Source Guyana on September 26, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
The Opposition People’s Progressive Party is not convinced that the President is serious about a March 2, 2020 elections date and the party is of the view that the call by the President for a return to Parliament to seek an extension is an attempt to blackmail the Opposition. “The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) remains […]
By News Source Guyana on September 25, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
President David Granger this evening announced that Monday 2nd March, 2020 would be the earliest date for national elections. The President’s announcement came in an address to the nation. “I am pleased to announce that, after discussions with Chairman of the Elections Commission and with my Cabinet, the earliest possible date for the holding of […]
By News Source Guyana on September 25, 2019
News
The 23rd biennial delegates conference of the Guyana Public Service Union opened this morning with a call from President David Granger for the union to become more active in the education of its members. The President told the delegates gathered at the Baridi Benab at State House that today’s labour market is becoming increasingly competitive […]
By News Source Guyana on September 25, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
When President David Granger addresses the nation this evening, he hopes to announce a date for upcoming elections. Speaking to members of the media this morning, the President said he has accepted the timeline put forward by the Chairman of the Elections Commission, but he has asked for additional details with regard to GECOM’s readiness. […]
By News Source Guyana on September 24, 2019
News, Politics
The Central Bank of Guyana has denied Republic Bank’s planned takeover of the operations of Scotiabank in Guyana. The two banks have been informed of the Central Bank’s decision, according to Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Gobin Ganga. Dr. Ganga told News Source this evening that a complete evaluation of the takeover plan was […]