By News Source Guyana on April 3, 2017
Crime, News
A prominent Gold Dealer was today placed on $3 million bail after he was charged with obtaining under false pretense, the sum of $956 Million from the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI). 34-Year-Old Sadik Rasul,the owner of SSS Mineral Gold Company, pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read against him […]
By News Source Guyana on April 3, 2017
News, Politics
The Guyana Government on Monday offered clarification on reports that some 150 Haitians arrived in Guyana last week, possibly seeking refuge. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Winston Felix said the Haitian Nationals are citizens of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) should not be referred to as refugees. “They came with all the required documents and they […]
By News Source Guyana on April 3, 2017
News
President David Granger on Monday charged Guyana’s Foreign Service to use its exemplary diplomacy to advance the country’s national interest abroad as he opened the Heads of Mission Conference here in Georgetown. President Granger reminded the Heads of Missions and their delegations that Guyana’s main defence against threats to its territorial integrity and sovereignty, is […]
By News Source Guyana on April 3, 2017
Sports
The West Indies Cricket Board’s (WICB) Selection Panel has announced the 13-man squad for the first and second matches of the One-Day International Series against Pakistan at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, which sees leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo as the lone local in the squad. Bishoo, was a part of the squad that lost 0-3 to England […]
By News Source Guyana on April 3, 2017
News, Politics
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is calling on the government to immediately revoke the parking meter contract between the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown and Smart City Solutions (SCS). The business group publicly articulated it position in a statement issued to the media earlier today. This position was adopted after […]
By News Source Guyana on March 31, 2017
Crime, News
The man who shot to social media fame after he used a sledge hammer to break a clamp from his car during the parking meter protest, found himself before the courts facing fraud charges. 37-year-old businessman, Mikhail Rodrigues appeared before the Chief Magistrate charged with fraudulently converting money owed for the purchase of a canter […]
By News Source Guyana on March 31, 2017
News, Politics
A three-member Presidential Commission of Inquiry was Friday morning sworn in by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan to probe the discovery of an unnamed private maritime vessel in Guyana’s sea space. Brigadier (retired) Bruce Lovel took his Oath as Chairman in the Chief Magistrate’s Courtroom along with members, Assistant Commission of Police (retired) Winston Cosbert and […]
By News Source Guyana on March 31, 2017
News, Politics
Newly elected Mayors and Deputy Mayors of the nine municipalities across Guyana were yesterday sworn in by President David Granger, who reminded them to demonstrate the values of representativeness, inclusiveness and effectiveness in the execution of their duties. “I also urge the leaders of these municipalities to emphasise the principles of representativeness, inclusiveness and effectiveness, […]
By News Source Guyana on March 30, 2017
Crime, News
Two of the men who were charged with the August 2015 execution-styled murder of Laing Avenue resident, Orin David aka Malik, walked out of the Courtroom as free men today after City Magistrate, Dylon Bess, ruled that a sufficient case had not been made out against the two. The two, Samuel McIntyre and Regus Lamazon, […]
By News Source Guyana on March 30, 2017
News
A new hamburger franchise has officially opened the doors to its 1950s diner-style restaurant in Georgetown, giving fast food lovers new menu options. The ceremonial ribbon cutting of the Hadfield Street location, took place on Thursday morning, signaling the start of the grand opening specials which include free refills on each purchase. The new restaurant is located […]