Linden motorcyclist dies in David Rose Ave. crash

A young motorcyclist lost his life in Linden on Tuesday afternoon when he was knocked off his motorcycle by a speeding motorcar on Sir David Rose Avenue, Mackenzie close to the Five Corner junction. 31-year-old Florenda Benjamin was rushed to the Mackenzie Hospital where doctors pronounced him dead. The driver and passengers of the motorcar  […]

Nandlall wants DPP to drop charges against Ashni Singh and Winston Brassington or face High Court action

The Attorney representing former Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh and former Head of NICIL Winston Brassington, has written to the Director of Public Prosecutions, requesting that she reviews and discontinues the charges that were recently filed against the two former government officials. Attorney Anil Nandlall, who is also the former Attorney General, has given the […]

American Airlines to meet GCAA officials as it prepares to enter Guyana market

Well-known United States carrier, American Airlines has started to accept bookings online for its Guyana service.  The airline is hoping to start that service in December. Last Friday, the airline officially indicated its interest to enter the Guyana market to the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority and seeking information on the application process. Today, the Head […]

Expired drugs being destroyed and not distributed in Region Seven – assures RHO

Concerns over the distribution of expired drugs to Hinterland residents were raised on Monday by Opposition Parliamentarian, Juan Edghill when officials of Region #7 appeared before the Public Accounts Committee. Regional Health Officer (RHO) for Region Seven, Dr. Edward Segala was fast to reassure the concerned MP and citizens that expired drugs are not dispersed to residents […]

Guyana moves to advance use of electronic payments

The government has finalized its vision and implementation plan for advancing the use of electronic payments and reducing instances for cash payments and burdensome paperwork in financial transactions. Finance Minister Winston Jordan will take the National Payment System Strategy (NPS) to the National Assembly at its next sitting, paving the way for its implementation. The […]

CANU in large marijuana bust on Sheriff Street

Early this morning, members of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit found close to one hundred and sixty pounds of compressed marijuana bundled up in large plastic wrapped packages in a car on Sheriff Street in Georgetown. News Source understands that the car, bearing license plate number PKK-1609, came from New Amsterdam, Berbice, with the large […]