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By Svetlana Marshall A massive fire in James Street, Albouystown ripped through four buildings this afternoon, reducing them to rubble, while damaging several other buildings despite the best efforts of the Guyana Fire Service. The devastating fire, which almost flattened half of a block on James Street between Albouys Street and Hill Street, erupted just […]
President Irfaan Ali has hailed the Joint Services for their posture before, during and after the just concluded General and Regional Elections. Addressing Senior Officers of the Joint Services at a post-elections security review this afternoon, the President said Ranks must be honoured for ensuring that there were no disruptions or threats during the election […]
A depleted APNU will be heading into the next Parliament with a mixture of old and new faces to take up the 12 seats that the party won at the September 1 elections. Leader of the PNCR and the APNU, Aubrey Norton, has already indicated to the PNC’s Executive that he will not be among […]
Leader of the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), Amanza Walton-Desir, has written to the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission, retired Justice Claudette Singh, seeking information on the registration and participation of Commonwealth citizens in the just concluded elections in Guyana. The Constitution of Guyana provides for a Commonwealth citizen to be able to vote in […]
The Georgetown Public Hospital today confirmed that it has called in the Police and an active investigation is underway into a video recording that was leaked from the institution with a patient in a vulnerable state. The video recording captured social media personality and local singer Lolita “Lola Doll” Callendar in the emergency room at […]
A section of Dennis Street close to Middleton Street in Georgetown has been closed to all traffic to facilitate emergency assessment and repair works after part of the roadway collapsed under pressure from a cement truck. The road collapse took place on Wednesday morning, and resulted in the truck being stuck in the hole for […]
The Ministry of Health today joined the global community in observing World Suicide Prevention Day under the theme: “Changing the Narrative on Suicide.” In a statement, the Ministry said Guyana has made significant strides in its fight to prevent suicide. According to the Health Ministry, through bold legislative reforms, inclusive governance, and community-centered mental health […]
A 19-year-old Wash bay owner from the West Coast of Demerara is in Police custody after 177.6 pounds of marijuana was discovered in a car at his wash bay. The youth was arrested by the Police in Regional Division 3 during an operation earlier today. However, following questions by News Source, the Police Public Relations […]
A legal battle is looming over the decision by the owner of Mae’s Private School, David Sugrim, to construct prefab buildings on the community ground in Subyanville to house students who were displaced last March after a devastating fire destroyed the school’s building. In wake of the fire, the Georgetown Mayor and City Council […]
Former APNU+AFC Members of Parliament, Tabitha Sarabo-Halley, Dawn Hastings-Williams, and Natasha Singh will be among the candidates for the WIN party heading into the National Assembly when the new Parliament convenes. The three were among several former APNU members who walked away from the party in the lead up to the elections. The APNU lost […]
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