By News Source Guyana on June 1, 2021
News, Politics
The month of May which was the deadliest month for the COVID-19 pandemic in Guyana ended with 92 recorded COVID-19 related deaths. News Source understands that other deaths that occurred during the month are still being probed for the possibility of them being COVID-19 related. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said it is important now […]
By News Source Guyana on June 1, 2021
News, Politics
Days after the Guyana Water Incorporated announced its plan to dismiss more than 300 workers across the company, it started the process on Monday with the dismissal of 76 workers. Another group of workers was sent packing today. At many of the locations, workers broke down in tears after receiving their dismissal letters. Some said […]
By News Source Guyana on June 1, 2021
News
The PPP government nominated Commissioners on the Guyana Elections Commission have tabled a motion at the Commission seeking the immediate dismissal of Keith Lowenfield as Chief Elections Officer. Lowenfield is currently before the Courts facing charges of forgery and misconduct in public office related to allegations of fraud at the 2020 elections. In the motion […]
By News Source Guyana on June 1, 2021
News, Politics
Opposition Leader Joe Harmon has blasted President Irfaan Ali following revelations by the Chairman of the Police Service Commission that the President attempted to influence the Commission’s choices for promotions in the Police Force. Mr. Harmon said he believes the President should leave office over his alleged interference in the work of a Constitutional Commission. […]
By News Source Guyana on June 1, 2021
News
One person is now dead and another two have sustained injuries following an incident in a mining pit at Sandhill Backdam, Cuyuni River, Region 7. Dead is miner Olrick Matthews of Port Kaituma, Northwest District, while Edwin Garraway of Diamond Housing Scheme and Bryan Richard of Pomeroon River sustained injuries. The three men were employed […]
By News Source Guyana on May 31, 2021
News, Politics
Amid persistent heavy rainfalls across the country, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is urging residents along the Cuyuni and Mazaruni Rivers, in Region 7 to immediately move to higher ground due to current and anticipated rainfall and mudslides. Since the start of the rainy several weeks ago, Region 7 has been among the regions most […]
By News Source Guyana on May 31, 2021
Crime, News
The Director of Public Prosecutions will be moving to have Marcus Bisram committed to stand trial for murder now that the Court of Appeal has thrown out a ruling by the High Court that had dismissed an earlier committal. In a unanimous decision, the Court of Appeal dismissed the earlier ruling by Justice Simone Ramlall […]
By News Source Guyana on May 31, 2021
News, Politics
While not directly addressing the concerns and accusations made by Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired Assistant Police Commissioner, Paul Slowe, President Irfaan Ali today rejected the accusations that he tried to influence the work of the Commission as “convenient” and “opportunistic”. During a press conference on Monday, Mr. Slowe alleged that the President […]
By News Source Guyana on May 31, 2021
News, Politics
Retired Assistant Police Commissioner and Chairman of the Police Service Commission Paul Slowe on Monday broke his silence on the ongoing issue relating to the fraud charges against him. During a press conference with his Attorney, Selwyn Pieters, Slowe detailed the events which he said led to the allegations and subsequent charge against him. He […]
By News Source Guyana on May 31, 2021
News
The media fraternity in Guyana was thrown into mourning this morning as the Ministry of Health confirmed the death of popular broadcaster and former journalist Mondale Smith. He passed away in the Intensive Care Unit of the COVID Hospital at Lilliendaal after being admitted there last week. Fighting back tears, President of the Guyana Press […]