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The Joint Opposition parties staged a loud protest at the Watooka Guest House in Linden today as Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo, was hosting a Government outreach. The protesters are demanding a full and thorough investigation into the MV Barima tragedy and the resignations of the two subject Ministers. The Opposition parties said the Government is […]
The Captain, Crew member and the Goods Superintendent who are facing 72 murder charges in relation to the deaths in the MV Barima ferry tragedy were further remanded today when they appeared virtually before the Charity Magistrates’ Court in Essequibo. According to one of the Attorneys, Eden Corbin, the Prosecution made partial disclosures with evidence […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a warning to members of the public about a traffic ticket scam that is currently circulating, involving fake text messages purporting to be official traffic fine notices issued by the GPF. Scores of persons have complained about receiving the fake messages via text messages to their phones and […]
President Irfaan Ali has commenced public consultations on model villages across the country. It is an initiative that seeks to create better communities with enhanced roads, drainage, irrigation systems and green spaces and ensure social and economic development for residents. The consultations which kicked off at the Leonora primary school in Region 3 this morning […]
The business of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was suspended today after members of the APNU, Ganesh Mahipaul and Juretha Fernandes, walked out of the Committee meeting in protest of the presence of the Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill. Mr. Edghill sits on the Committee as a Government representative. News Source understands that the […]
The Terms of Reference (TOR) to guide the Commission of Inquiry into the deadly MV Barima tragedy has been released in the official gazette. The move comes days the five-member Commission was sworn in to investigate the ferry tragedy. Among other things, the Commission is mandated to conduct a through, independent, impartial and comprehensive public […]
Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul, has criticized the government’s move to go out to tender to salvage the MV-Barima, saying that the move is unacceptable and lacks urgency. The government has invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) from marine salvage contractors for the salvage of the MV Barima. The advertisement requires submissions to be made […]
The Government of Guyana has decided to salvage the sunken MV Barima ferry and has open a tender process through the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD). The MV Barima sank two weeks ago off the coast of Essequibo claiming the lives of more than 70 people, with at least 30 others still to be recovered. A […]
President Irfaan Ali has announced the establishment of a Safety and Compliance Audit team following the horrific sinking of the MV Barima ferry last week. In a release this afternoon, the President said the establishment of the team forms part of his Government’s continuing response measures to strengthen maritime safety and prevent future tragedies. The […]
The Guyana Fire Service is probing a fire that ripped through three houses at Lamaha Street in Newtown, Kitty on Thursday night, claiming the life of 65-year-old Vernon James Duncan, who was recovering from a stroke. The Guyana Fire Service said it responded to a report of a fire at Lot 89 Lamaha Street, Newtown, […]
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