By News Source Guyana on January 25, 2017
News
Persons looking to build their new homes may no longer be able to access full loans at Scotia Bank to get the construction underway as the bank moves to re-evaluate its home building loan product. In a statement to News Source following an information request, the bank said it has recently reviewed its mortgage product […]
By News Source Guyana on January 25, 2017
News, Politics
When delegates and members of the Alliance For Change meet this coming Saturday at the Vreed-en-Hoop Primary School for their Congress, three of the party senior members will face off for the top position of Party Leader. It will mark the first time that there will not be a lone nominee for the post. The […]
By News Source Guyana on January 25, 2017
News, Politics
The Guyana Teachers Union and Smart City Solutions are continuing their discussions over the placement of parking meters and parking spaces in front of city schools. Contacted on Wednesday, Public Relations Officer for Smart City Solutions, Kit Nascimento, explained that the discussions are ongoing and proposals are being looked at. He said no agreement has […]
By News Source Guyana on January 25, 2017
News, Politics
The Georgetown City Council on Monday voted to begin moves to the Courts in an effort to get property owners to pay their taxes. The City Council has failed through several efforts to get the property owners to update their tax payments. The municipality is owed well over $2 billion in taxes by businesses and […]
By News Source Guyana on January 25, 2017
News, Politics
More than a week after the President requested that the Opposition sends a representative to meet with the Attorney General on the issue of choosing the next GECOM chairman and the interpretation of the qualifications, the meeting is still to take place. The Opposition Leader had indicated that Member of Parliament and former Attorney General, […]
By News Source Guyana on January 24, 2017
News
(GINA) A roundabout will be constructed at the Kitty Sea Wall where the sinkholes occurred to create a smoother flow of traffic. Coordinator, Works Services Group, Ministry of Public Infrastructure Geoffrey Vaughn told the Government Information Agency (GINA) that this will enable drivers to travel to their desired designation with ease and reduce the […]
By News Source Guyana on January 24, 2017
Crime, News
Police investigators are seeking the public’s help in locating a former murder accused, who they are convinced is the person who fired shots inside the Privilege nightclub two weeks ago, injuring two persons. Deputy Commander for A’ Division, Senior Superintendent Calvin Brutus, on Tuesday told News Source that investigators now have additional evidence that clearly […]
By News Source Guyana on January 24, 2017
News
On the same day that a Guyanese man was back in court to face drug trafficking charges for his attempt to send cocaine in a package to Canada, a Guyanese woman was busted at the Cheddi Jagan Airport as she attempted to take cocaine herself to Canada. The woman, whose name has not been released, […]
By News Source Guyana on January 23, 2017
News, Politics
Banks DIH Limited has filed a multi billion dollar lawsuit against the Guyana Revenue Authority for what it considers an overpayment in taxes to the GRA. Last year, the GRA settled a $5.3 Billion lawsuit that it had filed against Demerara Distillers Limited for taxes owed. The agreed settlement was far less than the money […]
By News Source Guyana on January 23, 2017
Crime, News
Fire Service investigators are probing two fires that occurred overnight in two separate village on the East Bank of Demerara. A seven-month old baby died in the fire at Kaneville Grove while a 59-year-old man lost his life in the fire at Diamond. At least 10 persons were able to escape the fire that ravaged […]