By News Source Guyana on April 25, 2019
News, Politics
The Caribbean Court of Justice has dismissed the application by former Member of Parliament Charrandass Persaud to block Friday’s sitting of the National Assembly of Guyana. The Application was filed earlier today with his Attorney, Sanjeev Datadin, asking the Court to block the parliamentary sitting until the outcome of the appeals before the CCJ on […]
By News Source Guyana on April 25, 2019
News, Politics
General Secretary of the PPP, Bharrat Jagdeo today said that his party will not be naming any new Members of Parliament to replace its dual citizenship MPs at this time. Three of the party’s Members of Parliament have tendered their resignations because they hold dual citizenship and it is against the law for someone to […]
By News Source Guyana on April 24, 2019
Crime, News
Less than two weeks after a High Court Judge ruled that there was enough evidence to extradite an American fugitive to the US, the extradition has taken place. US Wanted man, Troy Anthony Thomas, was extradited to the US today. He was arrested just over a year ago after hiding out here for a number […]
By News Source Guyana on April 24, 2019
News
Attorney for former Member of Parliament Charrandass Persaud has raised objection to the National Assembly of Guyana meeting this Friday. During a briefing before the CCJ, Attorney Sanjeev Datadin raised the issue and explained that important pieces of legislation are to be presented during the Friday sitting. He said based on the case before the […]
By News Source Guyana on April 23, 2019
News, Politics
The International Air Transportation Association in a terse statement this evening, has roasted the Cheddi Jagan International Airport over the inconvenience being suffered by passengers because of the manual payment of airport fees during departures and arrivals. In its statement, the international body issued a call for immediate dialogue with the management of Cheddi Jagan […]
By News Source Guyana on April 23, 2019
News, Politics
The Government Ministers who earlier this month announced their resignations because of their dual citizenship will officially be giving up their portfolios and seats in parliament this week. President David Granger chaired today’s Cabinet meeting and News Source understands that he will make an announcement before Friday’s Parliamentary sitting. Although the Government announced the resignation […]
By News Source Guyana on April 23, 2019
News, Opinions, Politics
A pedestrian has become the latest road accident victim in Guyana. The Guyana Police Force reported today that at around 10:45 this morning, 30-year-old Stanley Bronne, reportedly walked onto the main roadway at #11 village from behind a parked vehicle and was struck down by a motor car. Reports state that the man was struck […]
By News Source Guyana on April 18, 2019
News, Politics
After complaining that the International Court of Justice did not have jurisdiction to hear the border case filed by Guyana, the Government of Venezuela continues to not recognise the Court. In a statement today, the Foreign Affairs Ministry announced that it has asked the Court to move ahead with oral hearings at the earliest possible […]
By News Source Guyana on April 18, 2019
News
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure is advising the general public to take all necessary precautions during the spring tides which began yesterday and will run until April 22. In a statement, the Ministry said the predicted tide indicates above normal levels for the impending period. The Sea and River Defence Department believes a number of […]
By News Source Guyana on April 17, 2019
Crime, News
Proceedings in the Fort Wellington Magistrates’ Court came to halt today when the woman accused of murdering her own mother, collapsed in the Courthouse. 42-year-old Camilia Jameer appeared dazed as she appeared before the Magistrate and was charged with the murder of her 69-year-old mother, Rookmin Jameer. Just after the charge was read, the accused […]