By News Source Guyana on December 22, 2018
News, Politics
The stage is almost set for Guyanese to head back to the polls for general elections in three months time following the passage of the no confidence motion against the Government. The Opposition, People’s Progress Party, managed to win over the support of Government MP and AFC Member, Charandaas Persaud. Persaud’s “yes vote” to the motion […]
By News Source Guyana on December 21, 2018
Crime, News
Three months after the murder of a Linden man at the Kitty seawall, the Police Force today issued a wanted bulletin for the two men, who they believe are responsible for the murder. The Police is asking anyone who may know the whereabouts of 41-year-old Chiowa Gray and 32-year-old Kenrick Ronley Yannick Bourne, to contact […]
By News Source Guyana on December 21, 2018
News, Politics
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo stood to defend his motion on “no-confidence” in the Government by describing the coalition administration as “incompetent and corrupt”. In outlining his case for the motion, Mr. Jagdeo said the Government has been a total failure and has not been keeping its promises to the Guyanese people who voted them into […]
By News Source Guyana on December 21, 2018
News
A night out with a group of friends turned tragic for a young Stewartville mother of one, who died early this morning when the car she was driving veered off the road and into a swamp. Dead is 26-year-old Nkasi McKend. Two other occupants of the car received a number of injuries. According to a […]
By News Source Guyana on December 21, 2018
Crime, News
Police investigators are probing the murder of 34-year-old Agricola resident, Kacey Dasilva and the attempted murder of his friend, Seon Bobb. Both men were shot yesterday morning in the same Agricola community. They were rushed to the Diamond Hospital, where DaSilva was pronounced dead and Bobb was admitted in a serious condition. In a statement, […]
By News Source Guyana on December 20, 2018
Crime, News
A 21-year-old man was remanded to jail today after being charged with the robbery of an undercover Police officer. The incident reportedly took place on the 15th December at the Aces Nightclub. The policeman was relieved of his service weapon and other items, while being held up at gunpoint. In Court today, the accused, Keaton […]
By News Source Guyana on December 20, 2018
Crime, News
The Public Security Ministry today announced that it will be relaxing the 2am for bars and nightspots to close their doors, however, the noise nuisance laws will still be enforced. The decision follows several requests from the business community and Guyanese who are home for the holidays. In a statement, the Ministry noted that in […]
By News Source Guyana on December 19, 2018
News, Politics
The adolescent pregnancy rate in Guyana is highest in the hinterland region, according to a recent survey that examined adolescent pregnancies in 2015 and 2016. In both years, the figures pointed to the hinterland communities as having the highest number of cases. Dr. Morris Edwards of the Ministry of Public Health revealed the findings this […]
By News Source Guyana on December 19, 2018
News
The Guyana Police Force today named Detective Sergeant Rodwell Sarrabo as its Best Cop for 2018 The Detective, who is attached to the CID Headquarters, was credited for his outstanding work in leading and assisting in solving several major murder cases and other investigations. In accepting his award at the Police Force’s Annual Award Ceremony, […]
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 […]