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The 23rd biennial delegates conference of the Guyana Public Service Union opened this morning with a call from President David Granger for the union to become more active in the education of its members. The President told the delegates gathered at the Baridi Benab at State House that today’s labour market is becoming increasingly competitive […]
When President David Granger addresses the nation this evening, he hopes to announce a date for upcoming elections. Speaking to members of the media this morning, the President said he has accepted the timeline put forward by the Chairman of the Elections Commission, but he has asked for additional details with regard to GECOM’s readiness. […]
The Central Bank of Guyana has denied Republic Bank’s planned takeover of the operations of Scotiabank in Guyana. The two banks have been informed of the Central Bank’s decision, according to Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Gobin Ganga. Dr. Ganga told News Source this evening that a complete evaluation of the takeover plan was […]
As the Guyana Elections Commission prepares for general and regional elections in the new year, the Commission will begin the claims and objections period from the 1st October. It will likely run over into the month of November. Commissioner Robeson Benn wanted a shorter period for claims and objections. The decision was taken at today’s […]
The International Court of Justice has informed the Guyana Government that it will hear oral arguments on its jurisdiction in the border row case against Venezuela. Oral arguments will take place in The Hague from the 23rd to the 27th March next year. Guyana moved to the Court for a final settlement on the border […]
Three days after his deportation from the United States, convicted narco trafficker, Shaheed Roger Khan, was released from Police custody this afternoon on $200,000 station bail. Khan’s Attorney, Glen Hanoman, said he will have to report to the Police every week as the Police continue murder investigations against him. Through his Attorney, Roger Khan has […]
As GTT repositions itself to do more in the local telecommunications sector, a big part of that effort will focus on customer relations and improved services. At a press conference this morning, the Chief Executive Officer of GTT, Justin Nedd, said the company remains in a good financial position although it continues to see a […]
A 35-year-old Waramadong miner was today remanded to prison today after he was charged with the murder of his brother-in-law. The accused, Anthony Edwards, was not required to enter a plea to the indictable murder charge. He appeared before the Chief Magistrate and the charge was read to him. The Prosecutor told the Court that […]
The Commonwealth group of countries has joined the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union in calling on President David Granger to set a date for elections now that the Elections Commission has indicated that it will be ready by the end of February 2020. In an early morning statement, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, […]
The remains of two persons were found this morning as Fire investigators and the Police went through the debris of an early morning fire that gutted a Chinese supermarket and several other businesses at New Road, Vreed-en-hoop. The identities of the two persons who perished in the fire have not been ascertained, but they are […]
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