By News Source Guyana on May 7, 2019
Crime, News
Passengers who have been facing difficulty in accessing their reimbursements from Fly Jamaica Airways could contact the Competition and Consumers Affairs Commission. Last week, officials of Fly Jamaica met with representatives of the Consumers Affairs Commission and an undertaking was given by the airline that refunds for passengers will be processed by the 1st July […]
By News Source Guyana on May 6, 2019
Crime, News
Police in Barbados are investigating the shooting death of a Guyanese man in the island. Dead is 46-year-old Eton Lyken who lived in the parish of St Michael. Lyken lived in Barbados for a number of years and owned and operated a number of businesses including a popular bakery and variety store. The shooting incident […]
By News Source Guyana on May 3, 2019
Crime, News
Two men, who are accused of turning a birthday celebration into a crime scene by robbing the party goers, were dragged before a City Magistrate this morning to face robbery charges. 23-year-old, Michael York and 34-year-old, Rex Blanche, denied the robbery allegations as they stood before Magistrate Leron Daly. In total, the two men were […]
By News Source Guyana on May 3, 2019
News, Politics
A rift may be building up in the Alliance For Change over who should be President David Granger’s running mate for the next elections. While the AFC Leader, Raphael Trotman, has repeatedly said he is supportive of Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo staying the course as the Prime Ministerial Candidate, the Chairman fo the AFC, Khemraj […]
By News Source Guyana on May 3, 2019
News, Politics
The Georgetown City Council and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), have inked a Memorandum of Understanding that will see the two bodies working closer together in the interest of the City of Georgetown. The MoU was signed this morning by Georgetown Mayor Ubraj Narine and President of the GCCI, Nicolas Boyer. Under […]
By News Source Guyana on May 3, 2019
Crime, News
A 19-year-old Agricola resident, who is currently serving a one year jail sentence for escaping from lawful custody, was today slapped with four new charges. The man, Melvor Jeffery, was today charged for possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition and discharging a loaded firearm at Police officers. He appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly this […]
By News Source Guyana on May 3, 2019
News, Politics
The Director of the Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe, today said he would welcome any investigation into the hiring practices of the department. His statement is against the backdrop of the Department coming under criticism from the Opposition for its hiring of the VideoMega Production company for the production of three Public Service Announcements. […]
By News Source Guyana on May 3, 2019
News
With permission granted by the local agencies, the ExxonMobil company has announced that it has funded the Liza Phase 2 development offshore Guyana. According to the company, Liza Phase 2 will produce up to 220,000 barrels of oil per day and further capitalize on the significant development potential of the Stabroek Block. ExxonMobil has indicated […]
By News Source Guyana on May 2, 2019
Crime, News, Politics
General Secretary of the PPP and Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, today declared that late PPP Minister of Home Affairs, Ronald Gajraj was a patriot and an effective Minister. It was under Jagdeo’s Presidency that Gajraj came under the microscope for allegedly spearheading a phantom death squad that is believed to have been responsible for the […]
By News Source Guyana on May 2, 2019
News, Politics
President David Granger today explained that Former Minister of State, Joe Harmon’s new role as Director General of the Ministry of the Presidency, will see him assisting with the management of the Ministry. Mr. Harmon was one of four government ministers who recently resigned following the Court rulings that it is illegal for someone who […]