By News Source Guyana on September 3, 2023
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the United States Department of Homeland Security has successfully audited the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). In a statement, the Cheddi Jagan Airport indicated that the audit was conducted from July 31 to August 4 and was aimed at evaluating the security measures implemented at the airport, as well […]
By News Source Guyana on August 31, 2023
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With Guyana’s next General and Regional Elections just two years away, the US is urging the country to take the necessary steps to strengthen its electoral system and build on existing infrastructure to ensure that the country’s electoral process remains free and fair. Outgoing US Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch during her final press conference with the […]
By News Source Guyana on August 29, 2023
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Describing Guyana’s rainforest as one of the best in the world that can be leveraged, former British Prime Minister, Sir Tony Blair, today said he believes that there must be balance between development and the protection of the country’s environment, even as he hailed Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS). The former British Prime Minister […]
By News Source Guyana on August 29, 2023
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British politician David Lammy today inaugurated the Sophia Point Research Centre in Guyana. Mr. Lammy, who is a Member of Parliament in the British House of Commons, and was born to Guyanese parents, said the Research Centre forms part of his efforts to give back to the country of his parents. The Sophia Point Research […]
By News Source Guyana on August 29, 2023
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Outgoing US Ambassador to Guyana Sarah- Ann Lynch has indicated the US stands ready to broker talks between the Government and the main parliamentary opposition – A Partnership For National Unity + Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC). The two sides remain at loggerheads over major constitutional and development issues from the appointments of a Chancellor and […]
By News Source Guyana on August 25, 2023
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Opposition Member of Parliament, Amanza Walton-Desir was among the persons who attended this morning’s apology for slavery by the descendants of a British slave plantation owner. In an interview with News Source, the Member of Parliament said the apology issued by the descendants of John Gladstone, is an important part of the healing process. She […]
By News Source Guyana on August 25, 2023
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-by Svetlana Marshall- The descendants of a former British slavery plantation owner have traveled to Guyana, offering an apology for slavery and indentureship. Charles Gladstone , who is a descendant of slave plantation owner John Gladstone, apologized to the people of Guyana for the enslavement of their African ancestors, who for centuries, endured harsh and […]
By News Source Guyana on August 20, 2023
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Regional carrier, Caribbean Airlines was forced to cancel over two dozen flights on Sunday across its destinations, as many of the airlines’ pilots did not report for duty. While the airline has officially described the reason behind the cancellations as “cockpit crew constraints”, it is suspected that the pilots have quietly started a protest action […]
By News Source Guyana on August 18, 2023
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The death toll from the Dengue Fever in Guyana has climbed to 11, with the Ministry of Health confirming the recent deaths. In a statement, the Ministry of Health said it has recorded a total of 2,169 confirmed cases of dengue fever, with 239 patients hospitalized and 11 dengue related deaths so far for 2023. […]
By News Source Guyana on August 3, 2023
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The Government has announced that it has taken a decision to stop all mining activities temporarily in the Chinese Landing area in response to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights’ precautionary measures that were issued to Guyana on the 21st July. The Ministry of Governance said the decision will allow for a more conducive environment […]