Kwakwani lands being regularised; Over 500 persons to benefit

(MOTP)  As the Government of Guyana continues with its drive to ensure that sustainable, family oriented communities are created across Guyana, the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC) has begun working with the sixth community this year to regularise land usage. GLSC Commissioner, Trevor Benn, along with a team from the Commission visited Kwakwani, Upper […]

Speeding suspected as main cause of deadly Vreed-en-hoop crash

Three youths were killed in another tragic road accident on Sunday. This time, on the West Coast of Demerara. In a statement last evening, the Guyana Police Force said 24-year old, Deodat Mohan was the driver of motor car, PPP 4014, and as he drove along the Vreed-en-hoop public road, he lost control of the […]

GECOM Chairman decision “entirely within the Constitution and it is not undemocratic” -Pres. David Granger.

Faced with criticism from some quarters over his decision to move ahead with the appointment of a Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission, after rejecting the Opposition Leader’s nominees, President David Granger is making it clear that his actions are entirely within the Constitution. Speaking to News Source on Saturday in the town of Lethem, […]

Thousands turn out at GTT’s Breast Cancer Awareness walk and run

Over 5000 persons braved the early Saturday morning sun to raise awareness on breast cancer as part of GTT’s inaugural 5k/10k “Pinktober” run and walk. October is celebrated as Breast Cancer Awareness month globally. Saturday’s event was the largest breast cancer awareness walk to have ever taken place in Guyana. Many cancer survivors as well […]

Bar Association threatens move to the Court if President doesn’t offer reasons for rejecting Jagdeo’s GECOM nominees

While not questioning the legality or constitutionality of the President’s decision to unilaterally appoint a Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission after rejecting the three list of Opposition nominees, The Guyana Bar Association believes the President should now give full reasons for his rejection of the eighteen nominees that were submitted by Opposition Leader, Bharrat […]

Protests and vigils to form part of PPP’s non-cooperation

The People’s Progressive Party intends to carry out peaceful protests and vigils as part of its non-cooperation with the Government of Guyana. The PPP announced on Friday evening that it has been meeting with its regional representatives and is moving ahead with its non-cooperation with the government. The PPP maintains that the appointment of retired […]

AFC stands firm in support of President’s GECOM decision

The Alliance For Change, which is one of the main partners in the coalition Government, has expressed its full support of the President’s decision to move ahead with the appointment of a Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission. The AFC held a special executive meeting on Friday and noted the decision made by the President […]

$1 Million Bail each for former Head of GRDB and former General Manager in new fraud charges

Already facing five charges in a massive multimillion-dollar fraud at the Guyana Rice Development Board, former GRDB Head Ricky Ramraj and former General Manager, Jagnarine Singh were Friday slapped with 34 additional charges. The allegations address instances of alleged fraud committed at the GRDB Cowan Street Office during the years 2011 and 2012 and involve the Board […]