By News Source Guyana on October 29, 2018
Crime, News
A man, who has many times found himself under the microscope of local law enforcement, is in custody for the beating of a disabled man outside the Palm Court night club this past weekend. Police Commander for A’ Division, Asst. Commissioner Marlon Chapman, told News Source this afternoon that Imran Khan turned himself over to […]
By News Source Guyana on October 29, 2018
News, Politics
One week after President David Granger traveled to Trinidad and Tobago for a “private visit” that included a medical check-up with his doctor, according to sources, the Ministry of the Presidency has announced that the President and his wife are now heading to Cuba for the next two weeks. In a three-line statement, the Ministry […]
By News Source Guyana on October 29, 2018
News, Politics
The Guyana Elections Commission has indicated that its preparations for Local Government Elections are well in advance and the Commission will deliver an efficient election. There are 80 local government areas in Guyana. For Local Government Elections Day, November 12, there will be 1674 polling stations. Some of the polling stations will be stationed at […]
By News Source Guyana on October 29, 2018
News, Politics
Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry looking into the operations and management of the Georgetown City Council, Justice Cecil Kennard, has said that he has no apology to make over telling the Georgetown City Mayor to “shut up and listen” during her testimony before the Commission on Friday. “I have no apology for making that […]
By News Source Guyana on October 29, 2018
News, Politics
Town Clerk, Royston King turned up at the Commission of Inquiry this morning but is still to take a the stand after his Attorney objected to the legality and the validity of the Commission of Inquiry into the operations and management of the Georgetown City Council. Over the past few weeks, a number of serious […]
By News Source Guyana on October 29, 2018
News
A 28-year-old motorcyclist died on Sunday after losing control of his motorcycle and slamming into a pedestrian before hitting a utility pole. Motorcyclist Naitram Sankar of Argricola, East Bank Demerara, was part of a group of motorcyclists riding along the Queenstown Public Road in Essequibo yesterday afternoon, when tragedy struck. A Police report explained that […]
By News Source Guyana on October 28, 2018
Caribbean & International, News
Guyana’s rich culture was showcased to the people of Jamaica last Sunday at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona during a culture fest organized by one of the halls of residence. This marked the first time Guyana that Guyana participated in the event called “Culturama” through the Guyanese Student Association in Jamaica (GUYSAJ). […]
By News Source Guyana on October 28, 2018
Crime, News
A bandit, who has several matters before the Courts, was shot dead yesterday by Police during an armed confrontation at his home, hours after he robbed a husband and wife at their East Bank Essequibo home. According to a Police statement, the dead bandit has been identified as 19-year-old, Noel “Kevin” Kissoon. He reportedly held […]
By News Source Guyana on October 27, 2018
News, Politics
The Commission of Inquiry into the management and operations of the Georgetown City Council became tense on Friday afternoon as Commission Chairman, retired Justice Cecil Kennard warned the Mayor about her “rude” attitude and told her to “shut up” and listen to the questions. At the time of the exchange, the Mayor was being grilled […]
By News Source Guyana on October 26, 2018
Crime, News
At the Sparendaam Magistrates’ Court this morning, four Men were charged and remanded to jail for the murder of 30-year-old, Christopher Swamy. Swamy is the Mon Repos Handyman who was shot dead earlier this week while in the company of his wife and other family members. The four men who were charged for the murder […]