By News Source Guyana on December 19, 2018
News, Politics
Ahead of Friday’s no confidence motion and vote, The APNU+AFC Coalition Government is reasserting that it is united, strong and stable. In a statement last evening, the Government said that at yesterday’s cabinet meeting, members re-affirmed their patriotic commitment to Guyana as they strengthened their resolve to realise the good life for all. The Government […]
By News Source Guyana on December 18, 2018
Crime, Letters
The Department of Labour has launched a full-scale investigation into the fishing tragedy at sea that claimed the life of a fisherman attached to the Prittipaul Singh Investments company. Today, investigators from the Department visited the fishing vessel which is docked at the company’s wharf. They were able to tour and get a first hand […]
By News Source Guyana on December 17, 2018
News, Politics
The Government called on the Opposition to “bring on” the no confidence motion. Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, today said that is exactly what his party will be doing this Friday when the motion comes up for debate and a vote. Although the Opposition is in the minority by one seat, Mr. Jagdeo said that it […]
By News Source Guyana on December 17, 2018
Crime, News
The Guyana Police has been stepping up its fight against crime with increased Police presence in several communities. The Police Force is seeing some successes. A 38-year-old, taxi driver, who was identified as Ben Cumberbatch was busted with over 12 pounds of marijuana stashed in the spare wheel of his car last Thursday. He made his […]
By News Source Guyana on December 17, 2018
News, Politics
The Lands and Surveys Commission, which is responsible for the leasing of state lands, has been facing several hurdles with persons being granted leases and not starting the projects that they acquired the lands to complete. Commissioner at the Lands and Survey Commission, Trevor Benn said it is a practice that is becoming far too […]
By News Source Guyana on December 16, 2018
News, Politics
The People’s Progressive Party has expressed “deep shock” at the sudden passing of former Home Affairs Minister, Ronald Gajraj, who died on Saturday after collapsing with a suspected heart attack. Gajraj served as Home Affairs Minister under the PPP from 1999 – 2005. He was later appointed High Commissioner to India and served in that […]
By News Source Guyana on December 16, 2018
News, News Source Videos
The body of a fisherman who was thrown overboard, while working on a fishing vessel out in the Atlantic Ocean, is still to be recovered and it might never be recovered. Surveillance video from the Prittipaul Singh Investments fishing boat showed the fisherman losing control and being pitched overboard after sliding and being hit by […]
By News Source Guyana on December 16, 2018
News
A 27-year-old delivery truck driver has found himself facing questioning following the death of a 15-month-old toddler. According to a Police report, the truck was in the Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo community early on Saturday morning being used to sell cooking gas and kerosene. The driver had stopped at the home of the toddler’s grandparents […]
By News Source Guyana on December 14, 2018
Crime, News
Police Commissioner Leslie James today said the Guyana Police Force intends to further crack down on the lawlessness on the country’s roadways. Guyana has recorded over 110 deaths on the roads so far for this year. Speaking at the Police Force’s Annual Award Ceremony this morning, Commissioner James said there has been a spike in […]
By News Source Guyana on December 14, 2018
Crime, News
A West Ruimveldt woman, who got fed up of her reputed husband’s “child mother” visiting their home has found herself facing an attempted murder charge, after stabbing the man. 39-year-old, Kendra Grant, was granted bail in the sum of $150,000 bail after appearing before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore to face the attempted murder charge. Court […]